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's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show featured music from Grace Jones, Stephanie Mills, Jeffrey Osborne, Cheryl Lynn, Ernie Isley, Zapp, & more! -
This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Bug Club (Jealous Boy), Uwade (Call It A Draw), James McMurtry (The Black Dog & The Wandering Boy), Mt. Joy (Coyote), & Julien Baker & Torres (Bottom Of The Bottle)! -
This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a celebration of what would have been the 81st Birthday of Bernie Worrell! Featured music from his time with Parliament, Funkadelic, Talking Heads, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Craig Finn (Luke & Leanna), Little Feat (Midnight Flight), Mynd Reader (Simply Avanti), OK Go (Love), & Garbage (There's No Future In Optimism)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a celebration of what would have been the 75th Birthday of Eddie Hazel! Featured music from his time with Parliament, Funkadelic, & more!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from North Mississippi All Stars (Still Shakin'), The Swell Season (People We Used To Be), Wet Leg (Catch These Fists), Ghost Hounds (She Runs Hot), Bruce Springsteen (Rain In The River), & SG Goodman (Fire Sign)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Craig Finn (People Of Substance), Yuno (Blest), Lord Huron (Nothing That I Need), Neal Francis (What's Left Of Me), Japanese Breakfast (Picture Window), & Haim (Relationships)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from The Vindys (Electric), Billie Marten (Feeling), The Shootouts (Trampoline), The Cat Empire (Going To Live), The Freedom Affair (Get My Share), & My Morning Jacket (Half A Lifetime)!
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This week: Rock & Roots featured new music from Sons Of The East (Rescue Me), Ruthie Foster (Hold On (I'm Comin)), Van Morrison (Down To Joy), Bishop Briggs (Woman Is King), Tomar & The FC's (Ain't Worth It), & Willie Nelson Featuring Rodney Crowell (Oh What A Beautiful World)!
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This week's episode of the Crunkadelic Funk Show was a celebration of the life and legacy of the late great D'Wayne Wiggins! Featured music from his time with Tony! Toni! Toné! & more!
