For WEMU, it was déjà vu.
The readers of Current magazine recently voted "Eastern
Michigan University's public radio station, WEMU 89.1 FM "Best
Radio Station." It is the second consecutive year WEMU
has won the honor.
"It's very gratifying to realize that we remain at the
forefront in radio, in people's minds in Washtenaw County," said
WEMU General Manager Art Timko. "You always hope you haven't
lost anything."
Current, which calls itself "Washtenaw County's Entertainment
Source," asked readers to select the best in the categories
of arts, entertainment and recreation; dining and drinking;
shopping and services; and looks and wellness.
As was the case last year, WEMU's Sunday Best Show, hosted
by Dr. Arwulf Arwulf, again tied Martin Bandyke's
show on WQKL 107.1 FM for "Best Radio Show" honors. The
Sunday Best Show goes deep into the history of jazz, particularly
78-rpm recordings, including those recorded by Fats Waller,
Louis Armstrong and Lester Young, Timko said.
WEMU is a National Public Radio affiliate with a format
of local news, jazz blues and roots music in addition to
network news, information, talk and cultural programming.
The station, which currently reaches approximately 369,00
listeners, broadcasts to an eight-county area that includes
all or part of Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Jackson,
Lenawee, Monroe and Lucas (Ohio).
