KAZI (88.7 FM) is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio station in Austin, Texas, United States.
John Warfield, PhD (né John Lewis Warfield; 1938–2007), a University of Texas Professor of African-American studies, was the pioneering founder of KAZI-FM, a noncommercial radio station aimed at serving the African-American community in Austin.
His success came with the help of his wife, Jan (née Jeanette Aycox; 1941–2015), several board members, and a host of volunteers and supporters.
KAZI debuted on air August 29, 1982, 2 PM – forty-two years ago – broadcasting from a studio on Manor Road.
The station primarily features an urban contemporary radio format and also plays other styles of music such as R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel, Blues, Soul, Reggae, and Jazz.