WQBU-FM
Encyclopedia
WQBU-FM 92.7, or known on-air as La Que Buena 92.7, is a radio station licensed to Long Island, New York that plays Mexican regional music
. It is owned by Univision
's radio division.
Before WQBU aired Mexican music, it was WDRE-FM, and later WLIR-FM. Univision bought the station in 2004 and became a multi-cast for "Latino Mix" WHBI
105.9 FM based in Newark, New Jersey
.
On Memorial Day
2005, both stations became "La Kalle," a reggaeton
-formatted station. The station at 105.9 became WCAA and 92.7 became WZAA.
In late January 2007, Univision ended the simulcast and changed the call sign to WQBU.
In March 2007, the station announced that they would become the Spanish-language home of the New York Yankees
. Beto Villa is the play-by-play announcer.
In 2010, the station became the Spanish language home of the New York Mets
, with Juan Alicea and Max Perez Jimenez with the calls.
Music of Mexico
The music of Mexico is very diverse and features a wide range of different musical styles. It has been influenced by a variety of cultures, most notably indigenous Mexican and European, since the Late Middle Ages...
. It is owned by Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
's radio division.
Before WQBU aired Mexican music, it was WDRE-FM, and later WLIR-FM. Univision bought the station in 2004 and became a multi-cast for "Latino Mix" WHBI
WCAA
WXNY-FM is a radio station that broadcasts a Spanish language format. It is licensed to Univision Radio at 96.3 FM, and airs in the New York City metropolitan area.-History:...
105.9 FM based in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
.
On Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War...
2005, both stations became "La Kalle," a reggaeton
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
-formatted station. The station at 105.9 became WCAA and 92.7 became WZAA.
In late January 2007, Univision ended the simulcast and changed the call sign to WQBU.
In March 2007, the station announced that they would become the Spanish-language home of the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. Beto Villa is the play-by-play announcer.
In 2010, the station became the Spanish language home of the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
, with Juan Alicea and Max Perez Jimenez with the calls.