Urban Alternative 95.9 WOVU-FM Cleveland is preparing to make history this August as it teams up with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a series of live broadcasts produced directly from the museum’s on-site recording studio. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for the city’s first Urban Alternative station.
Select episodes of WOVU’s flagship shows, including The DJ Kristyles Show, The Majestic Mix with DJ Black Unicorn, DJ Rockville, and The DJ Lily Jade Show, will originate from the Rock Hall. Offering listeners a fusion of Cleveland’s rich music heritage with the station’s genre-crossing Urban Alternative sound.
“This partnership with the Rock Hall is a defining moment for both WOVU and Cleveland,” said Darvio Morrow, CEO of the FCB Radio Network and WOVU’s Operations Manager. “The Rock Hall represents the roots of modern music, and our DJs reflect the future. Broadcasting from that space connects both worlds.”
The move also honors Cleveland’s historic role in modern music, including the legacy of Alan Freed, who popularized the term “rock and roll” while working in the city.
WOVU adopted the Urban Alternative format in March 2025. The station blends alternative hip-hop, neo-soul, Afrobeats, R&B, and inspirational tracks.
The first broadcast from the Rock Hall is scheduled for August, with additional episodes planned throughout the season.
WOVU content is available on 95.9 FM in Cleveland, as well as via iHeartRadio, Audacy, and the station’s social channels, where behind-the-scenes clips will complement the live programming.
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