Basic Information

WMFP Radio is an Internet-based radio station that streams music improvised music and programming on-demand. That means you can click on any show you would like to hear at any time and begin listening.

All programming is oriented toward in-the-moment music, and the basic principles of the Music for People organization.

Anyone can log on and listen to the shows as a guest user. In addition, members of Music for People may request a personal account, which allows you to upload shows and tracks as well as set and retain your own personal preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How does the WMFP Radio Work?
  2. I don't hear anything when I click on a track ...
  3. Can the downloaded music contain a virus?
  4. Why can't I go forward and backward within a track?
  5. I love a particular track ... where can I purchase it?
  6. I'd like to find out more about this approach to music improvisation ...
How does the Radio Station Work?
You can listen using either the WMFP Broadcast or the WMFP Shows buttons on the left.

When you click on WMFP Broadcast, you will get a login screen. If you do not have an account, click on the "Login as anonymous (guest)".

You will see the radio station interface, which lets you browse the tracks, available, sort by performers, albums, year of publication, and play random tracks. Browse around and try some of the chices -you can't break it!

When you click on a track, the audio will be "streamed" down to your browser. What happens then idepends on how your browser is set up ... typically a program will run that reads the audio stream and begins playing it.

I don't hear anything when I click on a track ...
Simple stuff: are your speakers turned on? Are the volume on your speakers and in your software turned up?

You should see an application start up or possibly some player load into your browser window. On a PC, the application could be Windows Media Player or WinAmp.

Can the downloaded music contain a virus?
No. We know of no virus that works over streamed audio.
Why can't I go forward and backward within a track?
The audio is streamed from our server to your audio player as you are listening. This is similar to an FM radio station streaming audio to your radio.