WUNC Music Adds First On-Air Host
• WUNC Music, the Triple A Music Discovery streaming radio station produced by NPR News-Talk WUNC-FM/Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, is adding its first on-air host — Cindy Howes, formerly the morning host of WYEP-FM/Pittsburgh and current host of Folk Alley and the Basic Folk podcast, debuted on Monday as on-air host from noon-6pm Mondays through Saturdays.
In her new position, Howes will guide WUNC Music listeners through the locally curated Music Discovery format with insights into the songs, artists, local music, music scene, arts and cultural events in the Triangle area.
Brian Burns, Music Librarian of WUNC Music, stated, “We’re so excited to have Cindy on board at WUNC Music. She has a fantastic presence and will take the station to a whole new level.” Howes remarked, “Having so much respect for the music coming out of The Triangle, I’m thrilled to join the team at WUNC. A region historically rich in music that continues to produce important artists deserves an awesome public radio music station! I can’t wait to get in there and play music from our neighbors, while discovering some new records and sharing your favorite artists every afternoon.”
Bonus Fun Fact: WUNC Music is consulted by the famous Mike Henry of Paragon Media Strategies.
