La Esquina Latina (LEL) humbly began in 1974 with the sole purpose of bringing the Latino culture into the homes of WPKN listeners regardless of ethnicity or language spoken. Presented in English with the occasional Spanish, LEL focuses on the cultural significance of the lyrics, syncopated rhythms, and the melodic runs of the Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban song, including other Latino influences and Latin Jazz. Since 1974, Luis has been keeping musica Latina alive and strong. His mantra has always been, “Remember…it’s all about the music! It has always been about the music and not the person behind the microphone. This is so important! Projecting a social and time-honored cultural consciousness has always been at the very foundation of LEL mission.” From time to time, you will hear personal interviews with the likes of Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdez, Andy Gonzalez, Bobby Sanabria, Larry Harlow, William Mendoza, Poncho Sanchez, Son 7, Sol y Canto, Joe Gaines, Joe Bataan, Bobby Rodriguez de la Compania, Jose Mangual Jr., Jose Feliciano, Pedro Gonzales de La Charanga Moderna, Plena Libre, Orlando Ortiz de Karibe Mambo, Chris Washburne, Vinny and Ray, and many others, including prominent, and not so prominent community members with something significant to share. LEL has been a part of WPKN’s listening audience for decades and continues its time honored traditions. Luis states, “LEL has become a major part of my life since the summer of 1974 and it remains as such to this very day. In 1985, Edwin Muñiz came on board and has been a valued member of LEL ever since. And now, Luis has invited William Mendoza to be a part of LEL team bringing you “Evolucion del Ritmo,” a new segment featuring interviews and music of new talent to the Latin scene. William has been a professional musician, bandleader, composer, and historian of Latino culture and music for decades. He not only knows the history; he has lived it! Come, join La Esquina Latina family and celebrate our culture and music! Que Viva La Musica! Luis ♫

Hosted by Andrea Shellman, Sunday Soul is a program designed to help you unwind from the week behind and prepare for the week ahead. We play a combination of gospel, R&B, jazz, hip hop and poetry. Sunday Soul airs on WPKN 89.5 FM Bridgeport and WPKN.org every other Sunday, 7am - 9am Eastern Time. Join us live or listen later on this podcast.

Themed radio hours STRICTLY led by theme and approach, hosted by an array of WPKN DJs serving as your trusted guide.

Golden Hours with Gold Eris is a show curated with heart, and music discovery in mind. Tom Oliverio is local Bridgeport CT musician/singer songwriter Gold Eris, and he invites listeners to enjoy everything from fresh new indie rock, to dance/electronic, to psychedelic, to neo soul, to queer vintage rock music, and so much more. Never static, Golden Hours is always shifting, often having different genre themes for each show, highlighting songs that resurrect a specific mood. Tom enjoys elaborating on the songs themselves, dissecting their significance/brilliance, and tends to throw in a music theory comment or two, now and again. There are frequent on-air interviews and live performances from local original talent, with an emphasis on raising up the Fairfield county CT music scene, and beyond. Golden Hours is additionally on WPKN 89.5fm every Monday night, from 11pm – 2am. Tune in, discover, stay gold. 💛