Host: Hans
Musik Melodies every Sunday from 12 – 1 PM is a longtime show at FM 985, going back many years, entertaining mainly German-speaking listeners from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with traditional folklore music, upbeat light pop music, and more. Also, our motto is “ You don’t need to speak German; it’s the music that brings us together. “
Germans traditionally have their Sunday dinner at midday, around 12 PM, and enjoy their favorite music as well. This makes Musik Melodies a prime-time show.
My personal involvement with FM 985 began in 2010, and it has become a very enjoyable hobby of mine. The feedback over the years from our loyal listeners has been very positive and heartwarming. It’s the motor that lets you produce the next Sunday show.
Hosts: Ivan & Antonio
One of the oldest programs on 98.5 CKWR with a geographically dispersed listenership throughout the world connecting us via the internet. We inform our listeners about any local community news as well as news and information from our homeland Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
The Croatian Radio program is one of the oldest programs on 98.5 CKWR.
Beginning in late 1973-1974, producers Ivan and Kathy Radisic have managed to ensure the Croatian program was always on. During the past several years we have established a geographically dispersed listener-ship throughout the world connecting us via the internet. Throughout the two hour program, we inform our listeners about any local community news as well as news and information from our homeland Croatia and Bosnia & Hercegovina.
We also assist many less fortunate individuals that are in need of help for various reasons through the Croatian program and its listener-ship. With all my co-hosts and listeners, I am proud to offer my services and dedication to share our Croatian culture with the community and the world.
Finally, we would like to thank our listeners located all over the world who continually support us through acts and words of encouragement.
Ivan Radisic – Producer
Email: croradiokw@gmail.com
Host: Yasin Mohamed
Sauti za Africa features afrorock and afrobeat music originating from Africa and the beautiful islands surrounding it. Music genres include Bongoflava, Sebian, Soukous and Ndombolo.
Yasin Mohamed was born and raised in Tanzania among the indigenous people. Although he is an Indian by race, he always maintains “My mother is African”. Yasin speaks fluent Kiswahili and several other languages.
Dillon Punjabi is a program for all Punjabi speakers abroad from their motherland. This is an opportunity to feel close to the roots of your native land. This interactive program will discuss events and issues in the community that are important to the Punjabi community, taking your live calls for topical discussion.
Host Vishal Saxena arrived in Canada in 2002, graduated from the University of Waterloo, worked for Blackberry and Apple and now leads a team of 37 real estate brokers. He has a lot of experience to share from the perspective of an immigrant, student, Canadian citizen and local resident.
Host: Irek Milczarczyk
“The Polish late Night Show” or “Radio o Późnej Porze” presents good music and delivers commentary on current events in Poland and Canada, religious topics, musical events, local Polish community and historical analysis. Regular contributors, Jan Kobylecki from Poland and Dorota Jorz comment on religious and cultural topics. This program has been presented since 1988.
Host Irek Milczarczyk immigrated to Canada in 1988 and has since lived in Kitchener-Waterloo with his wife and four sons
The program’s website has an archive of past broadcasts at www.radioopoznejporze.com.
Host: Henning Grumme and Fred Trautrim
A great way to start your weekend listening to a smorgasbord of “Light Classics” from around Continental Europe and right here at home…featuring the likes of Andre Rieu, Arthur Fiedler, Erich Kunzel, James Last and many Canadian Artists!
A great way to start your weekend listening to a smorgasbord of “Light Classics” from around Continental Europe and right here at home…featuring the likes of Andre Rideu, Arthur Fiedler, Erich Kunzel, James Last and many Canadian artists! Henning will keep you informed of what the weather both here and in Continental Europe is doing! Listen to the “joke du jour”, and Club news and activities for the German Speaking Clubs in Waterloo Region, while enjoying a smattering of “chit-chat”, often with special guests.
Enjoy your first coffee with Henning and Fred every Saturday … see you on the radio!
Host: Tony Brito
Sons de Portugal plays contemporary and traditional Portuguese music.
Hosts: Tony Brito and Sofia Brito.
Sons de Portugal is proudly sponsored by LiUNA Local 183. Feel the Power!
Host: Mario Congi
Radio Italia – the best of Italian music and corner dedicated to poetry and sports / Radio Italia la bellissima musica Italiana e angolo riservato alla poesia e lo sport.
Host: Daniel Villada y Soso
DaBeat Latino is dedicated to sharing significant and heartfelt Latin music from across all genres. The focus is on quality and connection — if it’s good, we play it. The show highlights the richness and diversity of Latin music, bringing both established and emerging sounds to our listeners.
Host: Selina Liu
Upbeat, popular music of China.
