WHOV 88.1 - Hampton's Jazz

WHOV 88.1 is the sound of Hampton University's jazz tradition. It's not background music - it demands attention. The programming is serious about the canon: you'll hear Coltrane's quartet side by side with Kamasi Washington, all chosen with a clear curatorial voice. Late-night slots dig into modal jazz and hard bop - think Art Blakey's messengers, not easy listening. The station feels like a college radio project that grew up, kept its soul, and never sold out. It works best when you actually listen, not when it's playing in another room. For listeners tired of algorithmic jazz playlists, this…