Bluegrass Synergy

On air

SATURDAY · 10AM – 12PM · E

WMNF · 88.5 FM · FL

THE BEST OF NEWLY RELEASED MOSTLY BLUEGRASS MUSIC

About the show

Alida Duchene is a vibrant, deeply knowledgeable voice in the Florida bluegrass broadcasting scene, based out of Tampa. Born and raised in a highly musical family, Alida grew up surrounded by song—playing instruments and singing harmonies alongside her relatives from an early age. Her innate, lifelong connection to acoustic strings is deeply personal; she proudly attributes her love for the genre to her Irish and Scottish ancestors who migrated through the heart of Appalachia, planting the musical seeds that she champions today. Alida carved out a premier broadcasting reputation during a successful seven-year tenure as the co-host of The Saturday Bluegrass Show on Tampa's beloved community station, WMNF 88.5 FM. Channeling her extensive knowledge into her own specialized branding, she launched Bluegrass Synergy. Beyond her listener-first broadcasting style, Alida holds major professional authority within the national industry, serving as an official chart-reporting DJ for both the Bluegrass Today National Survey and the global Grassicana charts. On-Air Style & Sound Choice Selections for Your Ears: Guided by her signature on-air catchphrase—"For your ears and everything in between them!"—Alida curates her playlists to act as a complete, multi-dimensional auditory experience. The Fresh Edge: The core engine of the broadcast focuses squarely on a premium, hand-selected mix of brand-new, contemporary bluegrass tracking and recently released singles. Delightful Surprises: Alida rejects strict programming boxes. While traditional bluegrass anchors the show, she delights in pushing the borders into 'Grassicana, progressive acoustic styles, and roots melodies, promising to drop in unexpected, fabulous tracks just to surprise her listeners. Fierce Florida Advocate: Deeply embedded in the regional acoustic community, Alida frequently uses her platform to spotlight independent bands, share local festival updates, and champion the growing Florida bluegrass network.