Jazz FM is a Skopje-based radio station broadcasting at 100.8 MHz, dedicated to airing jazz music and related styles, with the aim of creating and maintaining a broad community of listeners. Through a carefully curated program, Jazz FM Radio offers jazz lovers a unique musical experience that nurtures and celebrates authentic artistic expression, enriching the experience with information about the evolution of jazz, its styles, and its musicians.
The station is committed to high-quality musical programming and education from the local and regional jazz scene, ensuring that jazz remains a significant part of Macedonian cultural life. Jazz FM Radio’s programming is created based on the following standards:
Quality
Every selected content and playlist aired on the station must meet production quality standards, overseen by the editorial team.
Relevance
We are committed to educating listeners with accurate and verified information about the history, development, and styles of jazz, as well as the musicians. Through in-depth analysis, interviews, and specially selected playlists, we aim to increase appreciation and understanding of jazz.
Accessibility
We believe that jazz should be available to everyone. That’s why we provide an easily accessible platform for listeners to discover, enjoy, and explore the world of jazz, breaking down barriers and making the genre accessible to fans of all ages and backgrounds.
Community
We actively engage in building a wide network of jazz lovers. By supporting the local jazz scene, collaborating with musicians, and connecting with our listeners, we are building a community.
Support for the Local Scene and Youth
We support the highest level of artistic integrity in our programming. Our choices are guided by respect for the best jazz composers, their compositions, and performances. By presenting new talent, we focus attention on local performers, thus increasing interest among younger audiences.
Innovation
We strive to present new perspectives, experiment, and follow the development of the genre, ensuring a dynamic and relevant program that stimulates listeners' curiosity.
Vision
Jazz music has a profound impact on world culture. Jazz FM Radio's vision is for jazz to become an essential and accessible part of the cultural landscape of the Macedonian media scene. Through broadcasting, we aim to influence the growth and promotion of jazz musicians from the region, and in the future, offer a rich environment and favorable conditions for the development of regional jazz production.