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The Kitchen Sink

After another grueling week of working for "the man," replenish your soul every Friday night from 11 to 1 with The Kitchen Sink. Join us while we search for that… MoreAfter another grueling week of working for "the man," replenish your soul every Friday night from 11 to 1 with The Kitchen Sink. Join us while we search for that perfect song, that perfect set, that perfect alignment of the cosmos that reminds you why you love music in the first place. Or you can just tune in and get the party started, this and every Friday night from 11 to 1. The Kitchen Sink, right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "London Girl" - The Pogues - Poguetry in Motion EP [Island: 1986]
2. "The Strongest Man in the World / Maydelle's Reel / Jenny's Chickens" - David Bromberg Band - Only Slightly Mad [Appleseed: 2013]
3. "Just Now" - The John Martyn Project - Volume One [BMG: 2025]
4. "Sorrow" - Peter, Paul and Mary - Peter, Paul and Mary [Warner Bros.: 1962]
5. "Lovestorypastlife" - Skylar Gudasz - COUNTRY [Perseid: 2024]
6. "Black Mountain Rag" - Chet Atkins - The Man and his Music [RCA: 2001]
7. "Three Roses" - America - America [Warner Bros.: 1971]
8. "This Little Light of Mine" - Bruce Springsteen with The Sessions Band - Live in Dublin [Columbia: 2007]
9. "I Wish (Bundle of Contradictions)" - Forro in the Dark - Bonfires of Sao Joao [Nublu: 2007]
   Notes: feat. David Byrne
10. "Deep Forbidden Lake" - Neil Young - Decade [Reprise: 1977]
11. "Morning Glory" - Chrissie Hynde - Bleecker Street: Greenwich Village in the 60's [Astor Place: 1999]
    Notes: Tim Buckley cover
12. "Come Tomorrow" - Townes Van Zandt - Delta Momma Blues [Poppy: 1971]
13. "A Taste of Honey" - Chet Atkins - The Man and his Music [RCA: 2001]
14. "All Men Are Liars" - Robert Ellis - Lowe Country: The Songs of Nick Lowe [Fiesta Red: 2012]
15. "Lost in the Supermarket" - Tokyo Bluegrass Honeys - Pretty Booka [VBenten: 2008]
    Notes: Clash cover
16. "Withered and Died" - Kate Rusby - Little Lights [Pure: 2001]
    Notes: Richard Thompson cover
17. "Listen to the Radio" - Billy Strings & Molly Tuttle - More Than a Whisper: Celebrating the Music of Nanci Griffith [Rounder: 2023]
18. "Winter Harvest" - Matt Flinner Trio - Winter Harvest [Compass: 2012]
19. "The World Turns All Around Her" - The Byrds - Turn Turn Turn [Columbia: 1965]
20. "Sadness as a Gift" - Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future [4AD: 2024]
21. "You're a Big Girl Now" - Bob Dylan - More Blood, More Tracks: The Bootleg Series. Vol. 14 [Columbia: 2018]
    Notes: Take 2
22. "Things Behind the Sun" - Luluc - Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake [Navigator: 2013]
23. "She's Leaving Home" - The Staves - Avocado Baby [self-released: 2024]
    Notes: Beatles cover
24. "Yesterday" - Chet Atkins - The Master and His Music [RCA: 2001]
    Notes: Beatles cover
25. "Commune" - Roy Harper - Flashes from the Archives of Oblivion [Harvest: 1974]
26. "Come in My Kitchen" - Crooked Still - Shaken By a Low Sound [Signature Sounds: 2006]
    Notes: Robert Johnson cover
27. "Death with Dignity" - Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell [Asthmatic Kitty: 2015]
28. "Blues for Vassar" - David Grisman Quintet - Live at Jazz Alley [Acoustic Disc: 2008]
29. "Jerry's Breakdown" - Chet Atkins - The Master and His Music [RCA: 2001]
30. "I Am the Light of this World" - Jorma Kaukonen with Tom Hobson - Quah [Grunt: 1974]
31. "Much Ado About Nothing" - Waxahatchee - single [Anti-: 2024]
32. "Someone Who Looks Like Me" - Mary McCaslin - Broken Promises [Rounder: 2012]
33. "And Now the Day is Done" - Ron Sexsmith - Time Being [V2: 2006]

Nothin' But the Blues

One of the longest running blues shows in 'TJU's history, featuring the best of Mississippi and Chicago, rural and urban, and acoustic and electric blues. Nothin' But The Blues, each… MoreOne of the longest running blues shows in 'TJU's history, featuring the best of Mississippi and Chicago, rural and urban, and acoustic and electric blues. Nothin' But The Blues, each Friday night from 9 to 11 right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "Christo Redentor" - Charlie Musselwhite - I Ain't Lyin' [Henrietta Records: 2015]
2. "Black Snake Moan" - Blind Lemon Jefferson - The Complete Classic Sides Remastered: Atlanta & Chicago 1926 [JSP: 2007]
3. "Black Snake Blues" - Victoria Spivey - The Collection: 1926-27 [Acrobat: 2015]
4. "Lazy Black Snake Blues" - Josh White - Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 [Document: 1994]
5. "Snake Woman Blues" - Blind Boy Fuller - Remastered 1935-1938 [JSP: 2004]
6. "I'm A Rattlesnakin' Daddy" - Corey Harris - Between Midninght And Day [Alligator: 1995]
7. "Snake Man" - The Doobie Brothers - Toulouse Street [Warner Bros.: 1987]
8. "Rattlesnake Blues" - Bob Brozman - Blues Reflex [Vivid: 2006]
9. "Black Snake Blues" - Clifton Chenier - Bon Ton Roulet [Arhoolie: 1991]
10. "Snake Song" - Charlie Musselwhite - Sanctuary [Real World: 2004]
11. "Stingin' Snake Blues" - Madelyn James - Memphis Blues: Complete Recorded Works 1927-1938 (V.A.) [Document: 1994]
12. "Hoo Doo Snake Doctor's Blues" - Johnny Shines - Standing At The Crossroads [Shout/Testament: 1995]
13. "Fattening Frogs For Snakes" - Bumble Bee Slim - Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 4: (1935) [Document: 1994]
14. "Fattening Frogs For Snakes" - Sonny Boy Williamson - The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson [MCA/Chess: 1993]
15. "Fattening Frogs For Snakes" - Carrie Edwards - Piano Blues, Vol. 5: 1929-1936 (V.A.) [Document: 1995]
16. "Fattening Frogs For Snakes" - Othman Wahabi - The Blues Whisperer [Saidari Records: 2021]
17. "Fattening Frogs For Snakes" - Andre Odom (Andrew Odom) - Nation Records 45 [Nation Records: 1966]
18. "Crawlin' King Snake" - John Lee Hooker - The Legendary Modern Recordings 1948-1954 [Virgin/Pointblank: 1994]
19. "Crawling King Snake" - Ellen McIlwaine - The Real Ellen McIllwaine [Ko'Tai: 1975]
20. "Crawling King Snake" - The Doors - L.A. Woman [Elektra: 1990]
21. "Crawling King Snake" - The Black Keys - Delta Kream [Nonesuch: 2021]
22. "Rattlesnake Shake" - Fleetwood Mac - Then Play On [Reprise: 1988]
23. "Tube Snake Boogie" - ZZ Top - El Loco [Warner Bros.: 1987]
24. "Black Snake" - Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears - Scandalous [Lost Highway: 2011]
25. "Snake Drive" - North Mississippi All-Stars - World Boogie Is Coming [Songs Of The South Records: 2013]
26. "Snake Drive" - R.L. Burnside - An Ass Pocket Of Whiskey [Fat Possum: 1996]
27. "Snake Eyes" - Dr. John - City Lights [Universal: 2021]
28. "No Mercy In This Land" - Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite - No Mercy In This Land [Anti: 2018]

Offbeat Roadhouse

Offbeat Roadhouse invites a different musical group from around North America into your home each Friday night for an hour long concert live from WTJU's performance space. There will be… MoreOffbeat Roadhouse invites a different musical group from around North America into your home each Friday night for an hour long concert live from WTJU's performance space. There will be Blues, Folk, Jazz, Roots, World and more. So gather round each Friday night from 8 til 9 for Offbeat Roadhouse, right here on WTJU Charlottesville, truly the sound choice in Central Virginia! Less

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1. "Ten Worlds, Doug Bethel Quartet at Offbeat Roadhouse (January 31, 2025)" - Ten Worlds, Doug Bethel Quartet - Offbeat Roadhouse (January 31, 2025) [Doug Bethel: 2025]

On With The Show

Every Friday evening from 6 to 8, James presents On With the Show. From musical theatre classics to the shows you may have missed, On With the Show is your… MoreEvery Friday evening from 6 to 8, James presents On With the Show. From musical theatre classics to the shows you may have missed, On With the Show is your ticket to the best of Broadway and beyond. Less

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1. "There's No Business Like Show Business (Reprise)" {Irving Berlin} - National Symphony Orchestra - Annie Get Your Gun (Complete Recording of the Lincoln Center Edition) [JAY Records: 1996]
2. "Ain't No Man" {The Avett Brothers} - John Gallagher Jr., Adrian Blake Enscoe, Stark Sands, Swept Away Original Broadway Cast - Ain't No Man (Single from Swept Away) [Joy Machine Records 2025: 2025]
3. "No Hard Feelings" {The Avett Brothers} - Adrian Blake Enscoe, Stark Sands, Swept Away Original Broadway Cast - No Hard Feelings (Single from Swept Away) [Joy Machine Records 2025: 2025]
4. "Satan Pulls the Strings" {The Avett Brothers} - John Gallagher Jr., Swept Away Original Broadway Cast - Satan Pulls the Strings (Single from Swept Away) [Joy Machine Records 2025: 2025]
5. "Wedding Song" {Anais Mitchell} - Dónal Finn, Grace Hodgett Young, Hadestown Original West End Cast - Hadestown: Live From London [Sing It Again Records: 2024]
6. "Livin' It Up on Top" {Anais Mitchell} - Gloria Onitiri, Melanie La Barrie, Dónal Finn, Hadestown Original West End Cast - Hadestown: Live From London [Sing It Again Records: 2024]
7. "Wait for Me ("Hey, The Big Artiste"...) [Intro]" {Anais Mitchell} - Melanie La Barrie, Dónal Finn - Hadestown: Live From London [Sing It Again Records: 2024]
8. "Wait for Me" {Anais Mitchell} - Melanie La Barrie, Dónal Finn, Bella Brown, Madeline Charlemagne, Allie Daniel, Hadestown Original West End Cast - Hadestown: Live From London [Sing It Again Records: 2024]
9. "If You Knew My Story" {Edie Brickell & Steve Martin} - Carmen Cusack, Bright Star Original Broadway Company - Bright Star (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2016]
   Notes: Lyrics by Edie Brickell
10. "Bright Star" {Edie Brickell & Steve Martin} - A.J. Shively, Bright Star Original Broadway Ensemble - Bright Star (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2016]
    Notes: Lyrics by Edie Brickell
11. "Asheville" {Edie Brickell & Steve Martin} - Hannah Elless, Bright Star Original Broadway Ensemble - Bright Star (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2016]
    Notes: Lyrics by Edie Brickell
12. "What Could Be Better" {Edie Brickell & Steve Martin} - Paul Alexander Nolan, Carmen Cusack, Bright Star Original Broadway Ensemble - Bright Star (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2016]
    Notes: Lyrics by Edie Brickell
13. "In The Bar / Heave Away" {David Hein & Irene Sankoff} - 'Come From Away' Company - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Concord Theatricals: 2017]
14. "Screech In" {David Hein & Irene Sankoff} - Joel Hatch, 'Come From Away' Company - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Concord Theatricals: 2017]
15. "38 Planes (Reprise) / Somewhere In The Middle Of Nowhere" {David Hein & Irene Sankoff} - Jenn Colella, 'Come From Away' Company - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Concord Theatricals: 2017]
16. "Screech Out" {David Hein & Irene Sankoff} - 'Come From Away' Band - Come From Away (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Concord Theatricals: 2017]
17. "On My Way" {Jeanine Tesori} - Sutton Foster, Violet Company - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2014]
    Notes: Lyrics by Bryan Crawley
18. "Lay Down Your Head" {Jeanine Tesori} - Sutton Foster - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2014]
    Notes: Lyrics by Bryan Crawley
19. "Bring Me to Light" {Jeanine Tesori} - Violet Company - Violet (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2014]
    Notes: Lyrics by Bryan Crawley
20. "Vows" {The Bengsons} - Abagail Bengson, Shaun Bengson - Hundred Days (Original Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2018]
21. "Marching in the Wrong Parade" {The Bengsons} - Abagail Bengson, Shaun Bengson, Jo Lampert - Hundred Days (Original Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2018]
22. "Bells" {The Bengsons} - Abagail Bengson, Shaun Bengson - Hundred Days (Original Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2018]
23. "What Else Can We Do?" {The Bengsons} - Abagail Bengson, Shaun Bengson - Hundred Days (Original Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2018]
24. "Breath and Your Bones" {The Kilbanes} - Kate Kilbane, Lila Blue, Dan Moses, Josh Pollock, Dan Harris - Weightless [2950792 Records DK: 2021]
25. "Awake" {The Kilbanes} - Kate Kilbane, Lila Blue, Dan Moses, Josh Pollock, Dan Harris - Weightless [2950792 Records DK: 2021]
26. "Weaving Song" {The Kilbanes} - Kate Kilbane, Lila Blue, Dan Moses, Josh Pollock, Dan Harris - Weightless [2950792 Records DK: 2021]
27. "Weightless" {The Kilbanes} - Kate Kilbane, Lila Blue, Dan Moses, Josh Pollock, Dan Harris - Weightless [2950792 Records DK: 2021]
28. "Falling Slowly" {Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova} - Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, Once Ensemble - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2012]
29. "If You Want Me" {Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova} - Cristin Milioti, Once Ensemble - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2012]
30. "When Your Mind's Made Up" {Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova} - Steve Kazee - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2012]
31. "Gold (A Cappella)" {Fergus O'Farrell} - Once Ensemble - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2012]

Sunset Road

Hear the full range of musical traditions in folk, bluegrass, new grass, celtic, old time, country, singer/songwriter, blues, and any other roots-based music from around the globe. Pete brings you… MoreHear the full range of musical traditions in folk, bluegrass, new grass, celtic, old time, country, singer/songwriter, blues, and any other roots-based music from around the globe. Pete brings you the old and the new, be it local, regional, national, or international. That's Sunset Road, heard Friday afternoon from 4-6. Less

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1. "Pete's Tune" - Extended Playboys - Extended Playboys [Beet ]
2. "Billy in the lowground" - The Onlies - The Onlies [Free Dirt ]
   Notes: I'll be doing a Free Dirt records showcase on Tuesday 2/5 from 10-noon
3. "Paddy On The Turnpike" - Polo Burguiere - Nubbin Ridge [Polo Burguiere ]
   Notes: French old time fiddler. Ryan Marley Grant will host an 'old-Time Abroad show on tues 2/4, 9-11pm
4. "Pretty Little Widow" - Ida Red Old Time Band - Ida Red [Yodel ay Hee ]
   Notes: Polo and his partner Nadine play in the half-french, half American old time band. Ryan Marley Grant will host an 'old-Time Abroad show on tues 2/4, 9-11pm
5. "Blind Steer In A Mudhole" - The Immigrant Band - The Immigrant Band [Yodel ay Hee ]
   Notes: Irish/ Italian/US old time band. Ryan Marley Grant will host an 'old-Time Abroad show on tues 2/4, 9-11pm
6. "The Rise of Dreama Caldwell" - Joe Troop - Borrowed Time [Free Dirt ]
   Notes: I'll be doing a Free Dirt records showcase on Tuesday 2/5 from 10-noon
7. "On Green Dolphin Street" - Tony Rice - Backwaters [Rounder ]
   Notes: Terry Carpenter hosts a Tony Rice special on Monday, 2/3, 2-4pm
8. "Mr. Guitar" - Chet Atkins; Tommy Emmanuel - The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World [Columbia ]
   Notes: Steve Dressel hosts a Certified Guitar Players show friday 2/7, 2-4pm
9. "Highlanders Farewell To Ireland /Willie MacKenzie's/The Burning House" - Buddy MacMaster · Mary Elizabeth MacMaster MacInnis - Cape Breton Tradition [Rounder ]
   Notes: Craig Dubose hosts a Music of Cape Breton show Tuesday 2/4, 2-4pm
10. "Traditional Medley: Money Musk Strathspey/The Stormont Lads Strathspey/The Sally Garden Reel/Colonel Mcbain Reel/Culfadda Reel" - Natalie MacMaster - Yours Truly [Rounder ]
    Notes: Craig Dubose hosts a Music of Cape Breton show Tuesday 2/4, 2-4pm
11. "Ricky’s White Face/The Boys from Bolinas" - Liz Carroll & John Doyle - Double Play [Compass ]
    Notes: Colin Ramirez hosts a Duos and Trios of Irish Trad show thurs 2/6 from 8-10am
12. "Tiempo Y Silencio" - Cesaria Evora - São Vicente [Windham Hill Records ]
    Notes: Tues 2/4, 8-10am Music of Lusaphone Africa with Steve Kindig, Cape Verdean Blues wed 2/5, noon-2pm, with Steve Harris
13. "Munana" - Bitori feat. Chando Craciosa - Legend of Funaná - the forbidden music of the Cape Verde islands [Analog Africa ]
    Notes: Tues 2/4, 8-10am Music of Lusaphone Africa with Steve Kindig, Cape Verdean Blues wed 2/5, noon-2pm, with Steve Harris
14. "Anavela Cocacola Mwana Mama" - Feliciano Gomes - Forgotten Guitars From Mozambique [SWP Records ]
    Notes: Tues 2/4, 8-10am Music of Lusaphone Africa with Steve Kindig,
15. "Gonna Be An Engineer" - Peggy Seeger - The Best of Broadside 1962–1988 [Smithsonian Folkways ]
    Notes: Peggy Seeger show, tues 2/4 10-noon, with Bruce Koplin
16. "I Wonder Where You Are Tonight" - Dolly Parton - The Grass Is Blue [Sugar Hill Records ]
    Notes: Country Divas show tues 2/4, noon-2pm, with Jessica & Rebecca
17. "Walkin' After Midnight" - Patsy Cline - At Her Best [Hollywood ]
    Notes: Country Divas show tues 2/4, noon-2pm, with Jessica & Rebecca
18. "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" - Mavis Staples - Have a little faith [Alligator ]
    Notes: Marvelous Mavis Staples show with Rebecca, Sun 2/9, 8-10am
19. "We Can Swing Together" - Alan Hull - Strangers In The Room • A Journey Through The British Folk Rock Scene (1967-1973) [Cherry Red Records ]
    Notes: British folk Rock Scene with Dusty Garwood, Wednesday 2/5, 8-10am
20. "River Man" - Nick Drake - The John Peel Session [Antar Records ]
    Notes: British folk Rock Scene with Dusty Garwood, Wednesday 2/5, 8-10am
21. "Human behaviour" - Bjork - Debut [One Little Indian ]
    Notes: John Doyle, DJ show fri 2/7, 4-6pm
22. "After Midnight" - J.J. Cale - Any Way The Wind Blows - The Anthology [Mercury ]
    Notes: J.J. Cale show, wed 2/5, 9-11pm, with Jay Hertel
23. "Vigilante Man" - Ry Cooder, David Lindley, & Joachim Cooder - The Family Tour, Vienna, 7/6/95 [Ry Cooder, David Lindley, & Joa ]
    Notes: Into the Purple Valley: Ry Cooder's rich Oevre, wed 2/5, 6-8pm, with DJ Cool Beans

Fantastic Expedition

Discover what treasures lie hidden in radio's vast expanse; a survey of new-ish tunes and dusty favorites across a musical spectrum that could charitably be described as "broad."

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1. "Southern Comfort" - Terry Allen - Salivation [Sugar Hill: 1999]
2. "Virginia" - Bob Egan - The Glorious Decline [Fontana North Distribution: 2006]
3. "Muleta" - Calexico - Hot Rail [Quarterstick: 2000]
4. "Open Roads" - Rose City Band - Sol Y Sombra [Thrill Jockey: NEW]
5. "Give What You Take" - Mojave 3 - Out Of Tune [4AD: 1998]
6. "O Caçador" - Lô Borges - Lô Borges [Odeon: 1972]
7. "When You Sleep" - Japancakes - Loveless [Darla: 2007]
   Notes: My Bloody Valentine cover
8. "The Lie And How We Told It" - Yo La Tengo - I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One [Matador: 1997]
9. "Something There Is About You" - Bob Dylan - Planet Waves [Columbia: 1974]
10. "Pride Of Cucamonga" - Grateful Dead - From The Mars Hotel [Grateful Dead: 1974]
11. "California State Line" - The Long Ryders - Psychedelic Country Soul [Cherry Red: 2019]
12. "Give Back The Keys To My Heart" - Sir Doug & The Texas Tornados - Texas Rock For Country Rollers [ABC: 1976]
13. "Off The Road" - Jack Adkins - American Sunset [Boink: 1984]
14. "Sweetness Is In You" - Jimmy Rabbitt And Renegade - The Texas Album [Saint Roch: 2015]
    Notes: Recorded in 1973
15. "Lay Lady Lay" - Pete Drake - Lay Lady Lay/For Pete's Sake [Stop: 1969]
    Notes: Dylan cover
16. "Hello Goodbye Hello" - Susan Alcorn - The Hired Hands: A Tribute to Bruce Langhorne [Scissor Tail: 2017]
    Notes: Bruce Langhorne cover. RIP Susan Alcorn
17. "Lonely Saturday" - Gene Clark - Two Sides To Every Story [RSO: 1977]
18. "Not The Marrying Kind" - The Triffids - Beautiful Waste And Other Songs [Domino: 2008]
19. "Not The Tremblin' Kind" - Laura Cantrell - Not The Tremblin' Kind [Diesel Only: 2000]
20. "Dallas" - Jimmie Dale Gilmore & The Flatlanders - All American Music [Charly: 1973]
21. "Beyond The Zero" - Prairiewolf - Desert Balm- A Compilation for MusiCares LA Relief Fund comp. [Island House: NEW]
22. "Anyway" - Jimmy Carter And Dallas County Green - Summer Brings The Sunshine [BOC: 1977]
    Notes: Reissued in 2016 by Numero Group
23. "I'm Small" - Galt MacDermot - Dude aka The Highway Life [Kilmarnock: 1973]
24. "Matrimony" - Whiskeytown - Faithless Street [MoodFood: 1995]
    Notes: Reissued in 1998 on Outpost
25. "Little People" - Kris & Jerry - A Sunny Day [B-J: 1966]
    Notes: NEW reissue on Frederiksberg
26. "Raindog" - David Liska - Cosmic American Music: Motel California comp. [Numero Group: 2024]

World Turning

Take a sound journey with your World Turning hosts each Friday afternoon from 12-2 and reflect on the creative contributions that people all over the planet are making through music.… MoreTake a sound journey with your World Turning hosts each Friday afternoon from 12-2 and reflect on the creative contributions that people all over the planet are making through music. Enjoy a world of diversity in voices and instruments--celebrate the fragile experiment that is humanity. Less

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1. "Nou pa moun" - Malavoi - Matebis [Aztec musique: 1992]
   Notes: Martinique
2. "Ljuljačka" - Beti Jurkovič - Kronologija, 20 Izvornih Snimaka [Croatia Records: 2012]
   Notes: Croatia
3. "Perfida" - Andre Toussaint - Bahamian Ballads - The Songs Of André Toussaint [Naxos: 2002]
   Notes: Haïti and the Bahamas
4. "Ti Garçon" - Ibo Combo - Haitian Jazz Twoubadou [PT Jegeg Records: 2020]
   Notes: Haïti
5. "Yahia Mu" - The Uhuru Dance Band - Ghana Special: Modern Highlife, Afro Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81 [Soundway Records Ltd: 2012]
   Notes: Ghana
6. "Mumude" - The Apagya Showband - Life Stories [Strut: 1977]
   Notes: Ghana
7. "Just The Two Of Us" - Sanullim - Sanullim Vol. 2 - Spread Silk On My Heart [Ecole de Gorae: 1978]
   Notes: South Korea
8. "Alagöz" - Rashid Behbudov - Negme Dolu Bir Ureyem [Raks Müzik: 2001]
   Notes: Azerbaijan
9. "Apo Mesa Pethamenos" - Danai - Attika Tragoudia. Maramena Ta Gioulia Ki I Violes [Urban Musical Archives: 2020]
   Notes: Greece
10. "Corazón de melon" - Los Panchos - Es Mexico [Tropical Sound: 2019]
    Notes: Mexico and Puerto Rico
11. "Algo Tonto" - Johnny Laboriel - El Juego De Simón [Musart-Balboa: 1970]
    Notes: Mexico
12. "Oye Mi Canción" - Los Santos - Los Santos [Musart-Balboa: 1998]
    Notes: Mexico
13. "Malizia" - Fred Bongusto - Fred Bongusto International [Peer Southern Productions: 1973]
    Notes: Italy
14. "I Want To Know - Pt. 2" - Adriano Celentano - Adrian [Universal Music Italia srL.: 2019]
    Notes: Italy
15. "Napule Canta E More" - Donatella Viggiano - Napoli Segreta [Early Sounds Recordings: 2018]
    Notes: Italy
16. "Juventud" - Tiza - Que Va A Ser De Ti [Planet Blue Records USA: 1972]
    Notes: Chile
17. "La Enamorada de un Amigo Mí­o" - Los Shain's - Anthology [Iempsa: 2015]
    Notes: Peru
18. "Tenlo Presente" - Isadora - Isadora [Tigueraso Records: 1976]
    Notes: Colombia
19. "El 4-5-6 - Remasterizado" - Los Brito, Orquesta Egrem - Los Brito (Remasterizado) [EGREM bajo Licencia Exclusiva a: 2018]
    Notes: Cuba
20. "Mi Swing Es Tropical" - Nickodemus, Quantic, Tempo, Candela All Stars - Mi Swing Es Tropical [Ritmo Tropical: 2004]
    Notes: United States of America, United Kingdom, Norway, and Puerto Rico
21. "Evil Ways" - Willie Bobo - Talkin' Verve [Verve: 1997]
    Notes: Puerto Rico and the United States of America
22. "Não Tem Nada Não" - Marcos Valle - Previsão Do Tempo [EMI: 1973]
    Notes: Brazil
23. "Virou Lágrimas" - Evinha - Eva [Universal Music Ltda.: 1974]
    Notes: Brazil
24. "Só Que Deram Zero Pro Bedeu (Bedeu)" - Claudya - Deixa Eu Dizer [Universal Music Ltda.: 1973]
    Notes: Brazil
25. "Gaia's Warning (ReBirth)" - Javier Santiago, Danielle Wertz - Gaia's Warning (ReBirth) [Hot Record Societe: 2020]
    Notes: United States of America
26. "Калі ты запытаеш (If You Ask)" - СОЮЗ (SOYUZ) - К​а​л​і ты з​а​п​ы​т​а​е​ш (If You Ask) / Teno​́​rio [Mr Bongo: 2024]
    Notes: Belarus
27. "Interlude / Simple Pleasures" - Jamie Isaac - Please, Remember Me [IDLER RECORDS: 2024]
    Notes: United Kingdom
28. "Misty Head / Sunny Street - Live In Amsterdam" - Oscar Jerome - Live In Amsterdam [Oscar Jerome: 2019]
    Notes: United Kingdom

The Jazz Messenger

The depth, diversity and often contrasting ideas of jazz and blues programming is reverently represented each Friday morning with an emphasis on hard bop, modern, soul jazz and scrapyard blues,… MoreThe depth, diversity and often contrasting ideas of jazz and blues programming is reverently represented each Friday morning with an emphasis on hard bop, modern, soul jazz and scrapyard blues, as well as a sampling of current releases and reissues. Brian invites you to take a full, deep breath and end your week on the downbeat with ninety minutes of hedonic tones, jazz classics, featured artists and organized chaos. That's The Jazz Messenger, heard each Friday morning from 10:30 'til noon right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "Hippy" {Silver} - Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers - Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers [Blue Note: 1955]
2. "Horascope" {Silver} - Eldad Tarmu - Silver On Aluminum [Queen Of Bohemia Productions: 2025]
3. "Lament For Booker" {Hubbard} - Freddie Hubbard - Hub-Tones [Blue Note: 1962]
4. "Jelly Roll" {Mingus} - Mingus Awareness Project Trio - Richmond [Slangsancturary Records: 2008]
5. "Orange" {M.A.P.} - Mingus Awareness Project Trio - Richmond [Slangsancturary Records: 2008]
6. "Bode Bode Alou Mandiaz" {Roots Of Haiti} - Roots Of Haiti With Dr. John - Voodoo Music [Tratore: 2019]
7. "Caroline, No" {Brian Wilson/Tony Asher} - Nick DeCaro And Orchestra - Happy Heart [A&M Records: 1969]
8. "Darkness/Earth In Search Of A Sun" {Hammer} - Jan Hammer - The First Seven Days [Columbia: 1975]
9. "Money Jungle" {Ellington} - Duke Ellington/Max Roach/Charles Mingus - Money Jungle [Blue Note: 1962]
10. "IV" {Wood} - Jasmine Wood - Piano Reverb [AD 93: 2024]
11. "REM Blues" {Mingus} - Adam Larrabee Trio - Plays Money Jungle [Slangsancturary Records: 2009]
12. "Seventh Heaven" {Jimmy Sanders} - Towner Galaher Organ Group - Brothers [Rhythm Royale Records: 2023/2025]
13. "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'" {Gregg Allman} - Allman Brothers Band - An Anthology (Duane Allman album) [Capricorn: 1968–1971/1972]
14. "Darkness/Earth In Search Of A Sun" {Hammer} - Jeff Beck/Jan Hammer Group - Live [Epic: 1977]
15. "Scatterbrain" {Beck} - Jeff Beck/Jan Hammer Group - Live [Epic: 1977]
16. "Sensitive Like Ladies" {D'earth} - Jack Kilby And The Front Line - Love Is A Song Anyone Can Sing [Jack Kilby Music: 2018]

Rhythm Rendezvous

Friday mornings beginning at 9:00, join Charles Peale for a program featuring jazz, pop, blues & soul blended together in a soundtrack cocktail spanning several generations. Rhythm Rendezvous!

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1. "Love Is Here To Stay" {George & Ira Gershwin} - Barney Kessel - Kessel Plays Standards [Avid: 1954]
2. "Moonglow" {Will Hudson, Eddie DeLange, Irving Mills} - Quincy Jones - I Dig Dances [EMI: 1960]
3. "Old Black Magic" {Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen} - Erroll Garner - Mambo Moves Garner [Mercury: 1954]
4. "Why (Am I Treated So Bad?)" {Robuck Staples} - the Sweet Inspirations - single [Atlantic: 1967]
5. "Swootie Patootie" {Scott} - Tony Scott - Tony Scott In Hi Fi [Avid: 1953]
6. "Laura" {Johnny Mercer & David Raskin} - Buddy Cole - The Most Recorded Songs [Warner: 1960]
7. "Begin The Begine" {Cole Porter} - Buddy Cole - The Most Requested Songs [Warner: 1960]
8. "Endlessly" {Clyde Otis & Brook Benton} - Brook Benton - Endlessly [ 1959]
9. "Samba De Orfeu" {L. Bonfa & A. Maria} - Bill Perkins - Bossa Nova With Strings Attached [Liberty: 1963]
10. "Fascination" {Manning /Marchetti} - Frank Chacksfield - Love Letters In The Sand [London: 1959]
11. "Please" {Ralph Rainger & Leo Robin} - Frank Chacksfield - Love Letters In The Sand [London: 1959]
12. "My Old Flame" {Arthur Johnson & Sam Coslow} - Barney Kessel - Kessel Plays Standards [Avid: 1954]
13. "I've Got A Crush On You" {George & Ira Gershwin} - Lee Wiley - Night In Manhattan [Columbia: 1955]
14. "You Turned The Tables On Me" {Louis Alter & Sidney D. Mitchell} - Quincy Jones - I Dig Dancers [EMI: 1961]
15. "Over The Rainbow" {Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg} - Buddy Cole - [Warner: 1960]
16. "Body And Soul" {Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sours, Frank Keyton} - Buddy Cole - [Warner: 1960]
17. "Baby" {Clyde Otis, Brook Benton & Murray Stein} - Brook Benton & Dinah Washington - A Rockin' Good Way [Mercury: 1960]
18. "You Go To My Head" {Haven Gillespie & J. Fred Coots} - Linda Ronstadt - For Sentimental Reasons [Asylum: 1986]
19. "Concrete Jungle" {B. Marley} - Monty Alexander - Music Of Bob Marley [TuffGong: 2006]

Classical Sunrise - Friday

Start the day right with WTJU! Every weekday morning from 7-9 Classical Sunrise eases you through your busy morning with friendly, knowledgeable hosts and special features you won't find anywhere else.

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1. "Trio Sonata for Two Transverse Flutes and Basso Continuo in E Flat Major QV. 2:17" {Johann Joachim QUANTZ} - Mary Oleskievicz, flt.; Stephanie Vial, clo.; David Schulenberg, hrpcd.; Jean-Francois Beaudin, flt. - Quantz: Flute Sonatas [Naxos ]
2. "String Quartet No. 6" {Franz SCHUBERT} - Kodaly Quartet - Schubert: Complete String Quartets Vol 5 [Naxos ]
3. "Sonata No. 1 in C for clarinet and piano" {Francois DEVIENNE} - Sabine Meyer, clar.; Oleg Maisenberg, pno. - French works for clarinet and piano [EMI Classics ]
4. "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466" {Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART} - Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Alexandre Radinovitch (cond.); Martha Argerich, pno. - Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 10, 19, and 20 [Teldec ]
5. "Concerto for violin, cello, and orchestra in D minor Camerata Budepest - Laszlo Kovacs / Judit Kis, cello, Andras Kiss, vln." {Gaetano DONIZETTI} - Camerata Budepest, Laszlo Kovacs (cond.); Judit Kiss-Domonkos, cello; Andras Kiss, vln. - Donizetti: Instrumental Concerti [Naxos ]
6. "Trio In F major, Op. 62" {Anton DIABELLI} - Triada Guitar Trio - Triada Guitar Trio [Triada ]

Classical Prelude - Friday

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Cruisin' the Decades - 100 Years of Music

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Good Life/The Hacienda Show

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