De Puerto Rico pa’l Super Bowl By Anytza Delgado During Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, ERS+ salutes our Afro-Latina brother’s and sister’s voices and shared culture. When the NFL announced that Bad Bunny would headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show some corners of the internet predictably lost their minds. Below are…
Actor Kamal Bolden portrays ‘Slim’ in Hang Time Mo Wilks welcomed actor Kamal Bolden to Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his role as Slim in the theatrical production “Hang Time,” which explores intergenerational relationships between Black men. It is set to run at the Emerson Paramount Theater in Boston. Kamal shared his journey from Peoria, Illinois…
We had a wonderful weekend, this past Saturday and Sunday, covering the Cambrdige Carnival International last weekend. @cambridgecarnival . From Saturday’s Panorama to Sunday’s Main Parade event, everything was on point. The joy and pride were on amazing display. Props to @cambridgemass , @cambridgecarnival committee, the different trucks, djs, vendors with delicious cuisine, and attendees. Follow us on instagram and facebook,…
In 1978, the then young boys formed the singing group New Edition. Never in their wildest dreams could they have envisioned four decades later they would be one of the most successful recording groups, but they would return literally to the streets they once walked and played on with a day in their honor and…
Mo Wilks sat down with a remarkable joyfilled individual, Charles Haynes. He is a renoun percussionist, bandleader, producer and visionary. Charles plans to bring his seven piece ensemble, The Tabernacle to CROMA Space in Boston September 11th. CROMA Space Boston is literally on the other side of the Common Pubic Garden from our 88.9FM studios….
Local Boston area multi media artist and Berklee professor Cliff Notez stopped by Studio 8-8-9 to discuss his recent work and inform the WERS audience about his upcoming production Live Under The Dome at Museum of Science Boston. Cliff shares his journey as an artist, by the way he is an award-winning, multi–digital media artist,…
MC LYTE sits down with Studio 8-8-9 Hip Hop pioneering icon MC LYTE @TheLyteasarock stopped by Studio 8-8-9 for an interview with D. Danubian host of 88.9FM WERS’ The Secret Spot @WERS889 prior to her performance at City Winery Boston @CityWineryBoston August 6, 2025.
written by Mo Wilks videography plus editing by JB We’re in BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to acknowledge the specific mental health needs of these communities, which are often overlooked. My guest is author a practitioner Charmain Jackman, PHD. She is a Harvard trained psychologist with over 20+ years of service…
Big Ups to Queen of Soca @alisonhinds for sharing a few minutes to interview with ERS+ @ersplus88.9 inside Studio 8-8-9 before she took the stage at @bostonjerkfest . The festival, now in it’s 12th season, happens July 11 and 12 at the Harvard Athletic Complex, 145 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02134 #rollitgal #queenofsoca #alisonhinds #AlisonHinds❤️ #faluma23m
ERS+ Urban Coordinator James Barnes sat down with the Educator League’s founder and CEO, Eric Tabb. Eric Tabb is a spearhead in Boston’s Roxbury community. He’s the school leader at Boston Prep Charter School, and the founder and CEO of The Educator League. To learn more about the Educator’s League click here: https://educatorleague.com/ You can…
We want to thank you for supporting WERS and shows such as The Secret Spot by giving you a chance to see jazz icon, Herbie Hancock, live!
Make a donation to The Secret Spot, in any amount – right now through next Friday, October 24, 2025 – and you’ll be entered to win a pair of tickets to see the legendary Herbie Hancock at the Bock Center Wang Theatre on October 29th!
You’ll be supporting your favorite music on 88-9… and giving yourself a chance to see Herbie Hancock live.
There’s no purchase necessary and Contest Rules apply. You can send your contact information (name, address, and phone number) to membership@wers.org to enter without making a donation.
To enter, head to WERS. org/donate.