WJFD 97.3 FM 🇺🇸

WJFD 97.3 FM, broadcasting from New Bedford, Massachusetts, uniquely serves the South Coast region of Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the only full-time Portuguese-language radio station in the United States. The station broadcasts a mix of Portuguese and English, primarily Portuguese, and offers a format of music, news, and talk programming geared towards the Portuguese-American community. Its diverse music selection includes Fado, popular Portuguese music, Brazilian genres like Samba and Bossa Nova, and Cape Verdean music. WJFD provides local, national, and international news, focusing on relevance to the Portuguese-American community and Portugal, often in both Portuguese and English. Talk shows cover community issues, cultural programs exploring Portuguese history and traditions, and interviews with prominent figures. The station is deeply involved in the local Portuguese-American community, broadcasting live from events and sponsoring organizations. Religious programming, primarily Catholic services, also features prominently. WJFD 97.3 FM's signal covers the South Coast of Massachusetts, including New Bedford and Fall River, and parts of Rhode Island, targeting the Portuguese-American population. The station is independently owned and operated, playing a vital role in preserving and promoting Portuguese language and culture in the U.S. It serves as a community hub, offering relevant news, information, and entertainment.