WKMS

WKMS 91.3 FM is the public radio station of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, providing NPR news, classical music, jazz, alternative, and bluegrass to western Kentucky and neighboring Tennessee. Broadcasting jazz in its many expressions for Wkms area listeners who appreciate the art form's sophistication, improvisation, and deep musical heritage, the station serves the local jazz community with programming that spans the full scope of America's original art form. The playlist at WKMS covers jazz from its earliest roots through bebop, hard bop, cool jazz, fusion, and contemporary jazz expressions. The station programs for jazz lovers who want both the familiar classics and the discovery of newer artists who carry the tradition forward with fresh creativity. Whether listeners prefer the swing era's big band sound, the intimate cool of the 1950s, or modern jazz's adventurous exploration, WKMS offers programming that rewards attentive listening. WKMS streams free online 24/7, bringing world-class jazz programming to listeners in Wkms and beyond. For jazz enthusiasts who want a station that takes the music seriously — programming it with knowledge, passion, and a genuine love for jazz's infinite variety — WKMS is Wkms's home for America's most sophisticated musical art form.