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ERS+: Boston’s Black Experience
ERS+ is a deep dive into R&B and Hip Hop that includes the legendary voices of soul alongside new and pioneering mc’s. Funky fresh beats combine with thought provoking lyrics that pierce through the issues that impact cities across our nation. Featuring established acts and indie artists on the rise, every day all day ERS+ threads together the most powerful and outspoken members of the urban music community, presenting a Black Experience that’s as danceable as it is insightful. Powered by 88.9 FM, ERS+ is a whole unique vibe that hits different.
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ERS+ sat down with CATHEDRALS’ Dan Algrant and Don Wright
Historic documentarians Dan Algrant and Boston’s Don Wright sat down with Mo Wilks inside of Studio 8-8-9 to discuss their upcoming re-release of CATHEDRALS, which they made on Super 8 Film back in 1976. The documentary follows the co-creator’s reunion after almost 50 years and catches up to one of the films main subjects Kevin…
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Enter To Win Tix To See Herbie Hancock October 29!
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 Saturday, October 25, 2025 – and you’ll be entered to win a pair of tickets to see the legendary Herbie…
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De Puerto Rico pa’l Super Bowl – From Puerto Rico to the Super Bowl
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…
ERS+ celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop!
‘The Message’ turns 40!
88-9 The Secret Spot host D Danubian sat down for a historic musical interview with Grammy Award winner Grandmaster Melle Mel. He was in Boston to recognize and commemorate the 40th anniversary of his iconic Hip Hop classic, ‘The Message!’
Click the play icon below to listen to the discussion and reminisce with a Hip Hop icon. Share it with your friends and family! Happy birthday to ‘The Message!’ Happy Anniversary to Hip Hop, And it don’t stop! Click ERS+ to experience us now! Listen live from your computer or smartdevice at WERSPlus.org or 88.9FM HD2. Find out how it hits different!
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