	Introducing the WFNK Radio Nutwork Get help with playing MP3's Make a request through email your browser must be running javascript to launch stations
	WFNK Radio will blow you away with it's depth and variety of funk, soul, and black rock. Nothing gets left unturned as we explore the past, present, and future of real R&B. We call it black magic.	launch WFNK Radio (33k+) or put this URL into your MP3 player: http://www.live365.com/play/65928
	Newzilla Radio acts as a discovery zone for the best new independent funk, soul and black rock from around the globe. Artist info and links are also included!	launch Newzilla Radio (33k+) or put this URL into your MP3 player: http://www.live365.com/play/98794
	P.Addict Radio gives your your P-Funk fix no matter if you're dabbling or downright addicted. Featuring rarities, solo projects, and non-hits, P.Addict Radio is truly uncut funk.	launch P.Addict Radio (33k+) or put this URL into your MP3 player: http://www.live365.com/play/179807

WFNK Radio Nutwork FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What technology does the WFNK Radio Nutwork use to stream it's audio and why?

We use MP3 technology to stream the audio because of it's high audio quality and low bandwidth requirements. The sound quality we are able achieve while streaming to modems as slow as 33k is the finest available. Also, players are free and readily available for all computer platforms.

Is this legal? I've heard all kinds of things about MP3's and I'm not comfortable with possibly ripping off my favorite artists.

The short answer is yes it's completely legal and helps promote artists, as well as adding to their publishing royalties. Streaming MP3's are not the same thing as the downloadable MP3 files that are causing controversy and lawsuits. When streamed there is no file downloaded to your computer to save and distribute so there is no way to 'rip-off' an artist or record company. We follow all the guidelines spelled out in the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act of 1998) and our streaming partner Live365 is fully licensed to stream copyrighted audio. WFNK.com wishes only to help artists, not rip them off.

What kind of set-up do I need to tune in?

Your browser must run Javascript, your computer must be set up to play audio, and you need an MP3 Player that can accept streams from the internet (most can). We've found that most computers over 200mhz can play streaming audio, and all the major platforms have several MP3 players available to them. Click here for more help from Live365.com.

Can I see what is playing? What about what is coming up?

You can view the currently playing song as well as the previous 2 in the browser "player" window that launches when tuning in. It is illegal to post a complete playlist for streaming radio stations because they claim it could encourage illegal copying, but more information on each channel's playlist is on the channel page.

Can I close the browser player window? How about tune in without it?

Yes on both. You can close it if you use an external MP3 player to tune in (as opposed to the inline browser player). After your MP3 player has tuned in the station you can close the window without stopping the stream but your MP3 player won't show you the names of the artists or songs, and if by chance the connection drops you will have to relaunch the window to reconnect. Plus it's polite to keep it open so Live365 can earn some ad revenue and you can see the rating and listener count of the station. You can tune in without the window by saving the channel in your MP3 Player's favorites (if it has that feature).

Do you take requests? How soon can I hope to hear my request?

We take requests through email and we work to add as many requests as possible to the mix.

Does WFNK.com make any money from the WFNK Radio Nutwork?

No, we receive no revenue whatsoever from our streaming audio channels. They are provided as a service to our readers and to the underappreciated/forgotten/independent funk artists around the world. The payoff for us is it makes the world a funkier place to live. Any advertising or ecommerce revenue from the player window goes to Live365 in return for providing the audio service. We hope you repay us by enjoying our site and telling a funky friend or two.

Do you need guest DJ's? I'd love to come and spin some records.

Yeah we would too! Internet Radio is still an odd beast and is sometimes more like word processing than DJ'ing. We have mixed in tons of vinyl on all our channels, but sadly we don't currently have the ability to mix live. You can, however, send your CD's, MP3's, and even mix tapes to us for consideration.

Finally, why do you refer to the WFNK Radio Nutwork as "the realization of a dream"?

Back around 1997 DJ Raz had the idea to meld his former occupation (radio), his passion (funk music), and his skill (computers) into a whole new paradigm in entertainment: narrowcasting. He called his idea Wefunk Radio and planned to rescue urban music from the blahs with a whole new thang that mixed classic funk and soul with new music that embodied the funk spirit. Plans were made to launch the internet radio station in late 1998, followed soonafter by a website covering the funk scene. The radio station was shelved for a variety of reasons, but the website has been a major success since it's launch in mid-1999. The WFNK Radio Nutwork finally realizes our original dream in many ways.