ST. PETERSBURG — WBPU 96.3 FM, St. Petersburg’s black community radio station also known as “Black Power 96,” is giving away tickets to this Sunday’s Isley Brothers concert at The Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Petersburg.
“Black Power 96 plays the best black music from throughout the world and across the decades. We’re excited that these tickets can be claimed by our listeners so that more people from our community can enjoy these classic R&B artists”, said Black Power 96 station manager, Diakiesse Lungisani.
The new radio station continues to expand, with music and trending topic shows hosted by local residents. Music historians and news analysts from around the world can be heard on this local community station, taking calls from St. Pete listeners and sharing perspectives across borders.
“Black Power 96 aims to provide all manner of benefit to our community, from concert tickets and other prizes for listeners, to free professional broadcast training, student internships, community service volunteer opportunities and sponsorship benefits for our local community businesses”, declares Lungisani.
To win free tickets to the Aug. 6 Isley Brothers show at The Mahaffey, stay tuned to 96.3 FM and listen for the live show hosts to invite listeners to call in and win. For more information, call 727-914-3614, or visit the Black Power 96 studios at 1245 18th Ave. S.