What we’re about
This is a group for WHQR public radio listeners in the Cape Fear area. We'll get together at different spots around town to share our love for great radio, interesting and challenging ideas and news and excellent music. We'll plan Meetups for all kinds of HQR fans and meet at different venues, from bottle shops and bars to waterfront parks.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Lyrics and Verse Featuring SolTree ReignMC Erny Gallery at WHQR, Wilmington, NC
## WHQR and SpeakYaPeace NC Present: Lyrics and Verse Featuring SolTree Reign, a night of live music, poetry and art celebrating James Baldwin's Birthday, happening August 14 at 7pm in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR!
### RSVP to this event by emailing rsvp@whqr.org or by calling (910) 343-1640 ext. 203! ($10 suggested donation)
Founded by Brooklyn-born, poet and artist Carrie Assata, SpeakYaPeace NC is a movement where poetry, music, and truth-telling build community and spark change.
At the center of that movement is SolTree Reign—a 5-piece band blending R&B, soul, and spoken word into a vibe that’s part movement, part meditation.
SolTree Reign features:- Mahlaynee Cooper - Vocals + Spoken Word
- Royce Williams – Keys
- Mike Hanson – Master Conga playa / Original Last Poet
- Junious Fulton – Drums
- Robert Bellamy (ScaleHamHawk Da Poet) – Percussion + Spoken Word
Additionally Featuring:
“Prism” – visual art by Taisha Benjamin
Join SolTree Reign and Speak Ya Peace NC in bringing an unforgettable night of live music, poetry, and power to the MC Erny Gallery — honoring the legacy and brilliance of James Baldwin.
The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is located at 254 N. Front Street, 3rd floor.
