DeBraun Thomas
Music HostDeBraun Thomas fell in love with radio at a young age but only had interest in working in radio after learning Funk musician Sly Stone got his start in radio. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Thomas moved to Lexington in 2009 to attend the University of Kentucky and pursue a career in radio. Thomas joined WRFL in 2009 and through the UK school of Journalism, Thomas had 2 features air on WUKY. In October of 2012, Thomas began interning at WUKY and produced the Unghosting of Medgar Evers. In August of 2013 Thomas became a staff member at WUKY and since that time, Thomas regularly produces the weekly segment Local Music Mondays which highlights local musicians in Lexington. Thomas hosts the Crunkadelic Funk Show which airs Saturday nights at 9pm and also produced a documentary on the 50th anniversary of the March on Frankfort. In addition to producing and hosting a radio show, Thomas also explores his other passion as a musician in Lexington.
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Lo Moon (Water), Ben Okafor & The Liberators (Beware Of The Snake), Camera Obscura (Big Love), X Ambassadors (No Strings), J Mascis (Right Behind You), Rett Madison (Flea Market), & Paramore (Burning Down The House)!
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The 66th Grammy Awards were presented last night in Los Angeles! Did any of your favorites win? The full list of winners is below!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Red Clay Strays (Wondering Why), Chestnut Grove (Da Freakness), Tyler Ramsey (These Ghosts), Khurangbin (A Love International), Paula Cole (The Replacements & Dinosaur Jr), Mumford & Sons Featuring Pharrell Williams (Good People), & Norah Jones (Running)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Steel Wheels (Hero), Middle Kids (Dramamine), Big Head Todd & The Monsters (Her Way Out), The Wandering Hearts (River To Cry), Real Estate (Water Underground), Aaron Lee Tasjan (Horror Of It All), & The Black Keys Featuring Beck (Beautiful People (Stay High))!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from ZZ Hill, Koko Taylor, Susan Tedeschi, Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Jimi Hendrix, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Dylan LeBlanc (Let It Rain), Luna (Satellite Of Love), Matt The Electrician (Human Echo), JJ Grey & Mofro (Wonderland), Matthew Logan Vasquez (Blue Eyes), Letters Of Acceptance (Foxhole Hideaway), & Black Pumas (Ice Cream (Pay Phone))!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show celebrated the life and musical legacy of Lucius Tawl "Tal" Ross, the original rhythm guitarist for Funkadelic who passed away on January 3rd 2023 at the age of 75.
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show took a look back at some favorites from 2023! Featured music from ALO, Peggy Gou & Lenny Kravitz, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Beyoncé Featuring Tems & Grace Jones, & more!
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This week's episode of The Crunkadelic Funk Show was our December 2023 tribute to Eddie Hazel!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new holiday music from My Morning Jacket (Feelin' Sorry), Norah Jones & Laufey (Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas), Lumineers (Deck The Halls), Bright Eyes Featuring John Prine (Christmas In Prison), War ((Yes It's) Christmas), & Chicago Featuring Dolly Parton (Wonderful Christmas Time)!