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Volunteers provide almost seventy hours of programming a week on KAXE! Our community members who are passionate about music and love sharing it with us. Join us as we celebrate the people behind the mics in Beyond the Voice.

Beyond the Voice: Janet Florine

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On The River and former Blue Monday volunteer host Janet Florine.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from longtime On the River DJ and former Blue Monday host, Janet Florine.

Which shows do you DJ?

On the River

When did you start volunteering at the station?

1979

How did you first hear about KAXE?

Friends

Your favorite recent album or artist?

So many to choose from. I like the new David Byrne, the Barr Brothers and the Wood Brothers, Lucinda Williams...there is just so much new music happening and I love that. It is the reason I keep coming back to program On the River.

Who got you into music?

Friends

Most memorable concert or festival?

Too many to choose from!

Tell us about your favorite KAXE memory.

Programming at the old studio at the college and all the good people I've met through KAXE. The small concerts they used to sponsor in the studio, on the lawns of the college (ICC) and the tent outside the studio. Great memories.

Favorite fellow on-air DJ at KAXE?

DJ the DJ and Susan Lick

What hobbies do you have outside of DJing?

Mixed media art, textile art, outdoor walks, yoga, reading....

What's a musical ick for you?

N/A

Prince or Dylan?

Dylan

KAXE is turning 50 in 2026! Why should KAXE exist for another 50 years?

Because of the community outreach, and the music and news it brings to the area.


Janet Florine's 50 (or 66) Songs

In honor of KAXE turning 50, we asked our volunteers to send us a playlist of 50 songs that help tell their musical story. Janet went above and beyond giving us a full 66-song playlist to enjoy.

Find Janet Florine's songs here to play on your preferred streaming platform.

Dan was born on the south side of Chicago and remembers dancing to Booker T and the MG's as his 1st musical memory. What followed has been a lifelong adventure of hearing new music and being exposed to the people and communities that produced the artists. Forwards in all directions!
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