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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. "Movie Star [Live in Madrid]" - Cracker - Alternative History: A Cracker Retrospective [Cooking Vinyl: 2024]
2. "Lemon" - The Callous Daoboys - I Don't Want to See You in Heaven [MRNK Heavy: 2025]
3. "Political World" - Bob Dylan - Oh Mercy [Columbia: 1989]
4. "Your Heart's A Tin Box" - Kassi Valazza - From Newman Street [Fluff and Gravy: 2025]
5. "Burning Moonlight" - Marianne Faithfull - Burning Moonlight EP [Decca: 2025]
   Notes: Posthumous release
6. "Down in the Willow Garden" - WDR Big Band - bluegrass [MCG Jazz: 2025]
7. "Crystal" - Adult Mom - Natural Causes [Epitaph: 2025]
8. "Who Wants" - Jade Bird - single [Glassnote: 2025]
9. "The Room at the Top of the Stairs" - Leo Kottke - Peculiaroso [Private Music: 1994]
10. "Safe to Run (feat. Hurray for the Riff Raff)" - Esther Rose - Safe to Run [New West: 2023]
11. "So Many Girls" - A Graham & The Moment Band - This Tyrant is Free [Sonic Unyon: 2003]
12. "Always" - Ben Patterson Jazz Orchestra - Mad Scientist Music [Origin: 2025]
13. "Rebel's Hop" - Bob Marley and The Wailers - Soul Rebels [Trojan: 1970]
14. "Scotty Says" - Courtney Barnett - The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas [Mom Pop: 2014]
15. "Daddy Don't Live in that New York City No More" - Gov't Mule - Live at The Beacon Theater NYC 12/31/2017 [Evil Teen: 2020]
16. "Ease On" - Mike Farris - The Sound of Muscle Shoals [Fame: 2025]
17. "Change the Channel" - clipping - Dead Channel Sky [Sub Pop: 2025]
18. "Devil Song" - Camper Van Beethoven - Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart [Virgin: 1988]
19. "Up-Tight" - Perennial - Art History [Ernest Jennings: 2024]
20. "'65" - Perennial - Perennial '65 EP [Ernest Jennings: 2025]
21. "Harnessed in Slums" - Archers of Loaf - Vee Vee [Merge: 1995]
22. "Blow in My Bag" - The Minus 5 - Oar On, Penelope [Yep Roc: 2025]
    Notes: May 30th album release
23. "Tighten My Tie" - The Like Young - So Serious [Parasol: 2004]
24. "Saint Teresa" - Doves - Constellations for the Lonely [EMI North: 2025]
25. "Vengeance" - Leon Anderson - Live at Snug Harbor [Outside In: 2025]
26. "Dub Vultures" - The Convenience - Like Cartoon Vampires [Winspear: 2025]
    Notes: April release
27. "Call Me Up" - Gang of Four - A Brief History of the 20th Century [Warner Bros.: 1990]
28. "Never Thought" - Meagre Martin - Up To Snuff EP [Mansions and Millions: 2025]
    Notes: Berlin-based
29. "Cats Go Car Watching" - The Laughing Chimes - Whispers in the Speech Machine [Slumberland: 2025]
30. "Reptilian" - Giant Sand - Recounting the Ballads of Thin Line Men [Fire: 2019]
31. "Honeycomb" - Panchiko - Gingko [Nettwerk: 2025]
    Notes: April release
32. "Red Rooster" - James Carter Organ Trio - Out Of Nowhere (Live At The Blue Note) [Half Note: 2005]
33. "Little Dusty Dreams" - Keep Shelly in Athens - single [Bandcamp: 2025]
34. "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" - Robyn Hitchcock - Robyn Sings [August 23rd/Bug: 2002]
35. "Song No. 6" - Ane Brun - A Temporary Dive [DetErMine: 2005]
36. "Empress" - Cian Nugent - She Brings Me Back to the Land of the Living [No Quarter: 2023]
    Notes: Irish artist
37. "Spottieottiedopaliscious" - Outkast - Aquemini [LaFace: 1998]

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. "Preachin' Blues" - Son House - Father Of The Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [Sony/Columbia/Legacy: 2008]
2. "Preachin' The Blues" - Peter Green & Fleetwood Mac - Live At The BBC [Castle Communications: 1995]
3. "Death Letter" - Derek Trucks Band - Out Of The Madness [House of Blues: 1998]
4. "Death Letter" - Son House - Father Of The Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [Sony/Columbia/Legacy: 2008]
5. "Death Letter" - The White Stripes - De Stijl [V2: 2002]
6. "Preachin' Blues" - Larkin Poe - Peach [Tricki-Woo: 2017]
7. "Louise McGhee" - Son House - Father Of The Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [Sony/Columbia/Legacy: 2008]
8. "Depot Blues" - Rory Block - Blues Walkin' Like A Man: A Tribute To Son House [Stony Plain: 2008]
9. "Pearline" - Son House - Father Of The Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [Sony/Columbia/Legacy: 2008]
10. "Dry Spell Blues" - John Mooney - Gone To Hell [Blind Pig: 2000]
11. "The Jinx Blues (Part 1)" - Son House - The Complete Library of Congress Sessions, 1941-1942 [Travelin' Man: 2000]
12. "Jinx Blues" - Alvin Youngblood Hart - Down In The Alley [Memphis International: 2002]
13. "Grinnin' In Your Face" - James Blood Ulmer - Bad Blood in the City: The Piety Street Sessions [Hyena Records: 2007]
14. "Pony Blues" - Son House - Father Of The Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [Sony/Columbia/Legacy: 2008]
15. "The Blues Never Die" - Otis Spann - The Blues Never Die [Fantasy/Original Blues Classics: 2003]
16. "The Hard Way" - Otis Spann - Otis Spann Is the Blues [Candid: 2000]
17. "Walkin" - Otis Spann - The Biggest Thing Since Colossus [Sony: 2003]
18. "Doctor Blues" - Otis Spann - The Bottom of the Blues [Beat Goes On: 1996]
19. "Divin' Duck" - Otis Spann - The Bottom of the Blues [Beat Goes On: 1996]
20. "It Must Have Been the Devil" - Otis Spann - Chess Blues Piano Greats (V.A.) [MCA/Chess: 1997]
21. "One More Mile to Go" - Otis Spann - The Blues Never Die [Fantasy/Original Blues Classics: 2003]
22. "After Awhile" - Otis Spann - The Blues Never Die [Fantasy/Original Blues Classics: 2003]
23. "Temperature is Rising" - Otis Spann - The Biggest Thing Since Colossus [Sony: 2003]
24. "Five Spot" - Otis Spann - Chess Blues Piano Greats (V.A.) [MCA/Chess: 1997]

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. "Tara Mills Band at Offbeat Roadhouse (March 21, 2025)" - Tara Mills Band - Offbeat Roadhouse (March 21, 2025) [Tara Mills: 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. "Getting Married Today" {Stephen Sondheim} - Beth Howland, Steve Elmore, Teri Ralston, Company Ensemble - Company (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1970]
   Notes: Stephen Sondheim born March 22, 1930
3. "Johanna - Quartet" {Stephen Sondheim} - Len Cariou, Victor Garber, Merle Louise, Sarah Rice - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1979]
4. "The Best Thing That Has Ever Happened" {Stephen Sondheim} - Alexander Gemignani, Claybourne Elder - Road Show [Nonesuch: 2009]
5. "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs" {Stephen Sondheim} - Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Jan Maxwell, Bernadette Peters, Christian Delcroix, Nick Verina, Kirsten Scott, Lora Lee Gayer - Follies: New Broadway Cast Recording [PS Classics: 2011]
6. "Who’s That Woman?" {Stephen Sondheim} - Terri White, The Ladies - Follies: New Broadway Cast Recording [PS Classics: 2011]
7. "In Buddy's Eyes" {Stephen Sondheim} - Dorothy Collins - Follies / Original Broadway Cast [Capitol Records: 1971]
8. "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" {Stephen Sondheim} - Jan Maxwell, Gentlemen Of The Ensemble - Follies: New Broadway Cast Recording [PS Classics: 2011]
9. "Liaisons" {Stephen Sondheim} - Angela Lansbury - A Little Night Music [Nonesuch: 2010]
10. "In Praise of Women" {Stephen Sondheim} - Laurence Guittard - A Little Night Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1973]
11. "It Would Have Been Wonderful" {Stephen Sondheim} - Len Cariou, Laurence Guittard - A Little Night Music (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1973]
12. "Prologue" {Stephen Sondheim} - B.D. Wong - Pacific Overtures (The New Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2005]
13. "The Advantages of Floating in the Middle of the Sea" {Stephen Sondheim} - B.D. Wong, Pacific Overtures Company - Pacific Overtures (The New Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2005]
14. "A Bowler Hat" {Stephen Sondheim} - Isao Sato - Pacific Overtures (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1984]
15. "Next" {Stephen Sondheim} - Mako, Pacific Overtures Ensemble - Pacific Overtures (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1984]
16. "Color and Light" {Stephen Sondheim} - Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1984]
17. "Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" {Stephen Sondheim} - Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne - Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1984]
18. "Prologue: Into The Woods" {Stephen Sondheim} - Original Broadway Cast of Into the Woods - Into the Woods (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1988]
19. "A Very Nice Prince / First Midnight / Giants in the Sky" {Stephen Sondheim} - Ben Wright, Joanna Gleason, Kim Crosby, Original Broadway Cast of Into the Woods - Into the Woods (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1988]
20. "Any Moment / Moments in the Woods" {Stephen Sondheim} - Joanna Gleason, Robert Westenberg - Into the Woods (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1988]
21. "Overture" {Stephen Sondheim} - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Orchestra - A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Original Broadway Cast) [CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92): 1962]

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. "Winter's Gone" - Andy Thorn - Spring Three [Thornpipe Music ]
2. "Cherokee Shuffle/Martha Campbell" - Bedel & Hibbard - You Won't Be Blue Always [Bedel & Hubbard ]
3. "Whistle Won't Blow" - The Downhill Strugglers - Old Juniper [Jalopy ]
4. "Lonely Otters" - The New Grown-Ups - Treehopper [5836060 Records DK ]
5. "The Dynamic Duo" - The Creaking Tree String Quartet - Side Two [The Creaking Tree String Quartet ]
6. "Highand Rim" - Andy Leftwich - Highland Rim [Crossroads Entertainment ]
7. "Bar Blues" - Max Wareham - DAGGOMIT! [Max Wareham ]
8. "I Feel Like Traveling On" - Darrell Scott, Danny Barnes - New Corinthians [Here ]
9. "Railroad Through The Rockies" - Evie Ladin, Brian Zimmerman - Riding The Rooster 2 [Evie Ladin ]
10. "Sail Away Ladies" - Deb Shebish - Good Time Old-Time [Deb Shebish ]
11. "San Antonio Rose" - Tony Trischka, Seirra Ferrell - Earl Jam [Down The Road ]
12. "Goat Canyon Trestle" - Tyler Grant - Goat Canyon Trestle [Grant Central ]
13. "Fruitfly Blues" - Pete's Posse - Fruitfly Blues [Pete's Posse ]
14. "Left Hand Lane" - Paoer Wings - Listen To The World Spin [Paper Wings ]
15. "Green Light On The Southern/Bony Crossing The Alps" - Andy Hall - Sound Of The Slide Guitar [Sugar Hill ]
16. "Tsali's Run" - Carley Arrowood - Colors [Crossroads Entertainment ]
17. "The Creelman/The Normaway Inn/The Reconciliation" - Saltfishforty - Netherbow [Cellar ]
18. "Down East Medley" - Sam Bartlett, Sue Sternberg - Belting You With Reels [Stuntology ]
19. "Borrowed Time" - Valley Flower - Valley Flower [Valley Flower ]
20. "Hook And Line" - Rhiannon Giddons, Justin Robinson - Marching Jaybird [Nonesuch ]
21. "Chily Winds" - Hillary Klug - Chilly Winds [Fiddle Feet ]
22. "Kenny And Mac" - Della Mae, Avril Smith, Sharon Gilchrist, Vickie Vaught, Celia Woodsmith, Kimber Ludiker - Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2 [John Hartford Music ]
23. "E Tune" - Sierra Hull, Bela Fleck - A Tip Toe High Wire [Sierra Hull ]
24. "Farewell To Trion" - Tallboys - Pickathon Music Festival 2005 [Pickathon ]
25. "Juneau What It Means To Miss Alaska?" - Joe K. Walsh - Juneau What It Means To Miss Alaska? [Adhyaropa ]
26. "Donald Blue" - George Jackson, Brad Kolodner - Shady Lane [George Jackson ]
27. "Memories Of You" - Wyatt Ellis, Peter Rowan - Winds Of Rowan County [Knee High ]
28. "Home Again" - Harvey Reid & Joyce Anderson - The Great Sad River [Woodpecker ]
29. "Rockhouse Joe" - Stephen Wade - Dancing Home [Rounder ]
30. "Reel Du Forgeron/Reel Du Porteau Blanc" - Miles Zurawell, Trent Freeman, Adam Iredale-Gray - Far Afield [Miles Zurawell ]

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. "My Little Corner of the World" - Yo La Tengo - I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One [Matador: 1997]
   Notes: Anita Bryant cover
2. "Peace Frog" - The Doors - Morrison Hotel [Elektra: 1970]
3. "Tall Man, Skinny Lady" - Ty Segall - Manipulator [Drag City: 2014]
4. "Ride Into the Sun" - Lou Reed - Lou Reed [RCA Victor: 1972]
5. "U.S., Out of My Pants!" - Luna - The Days of Our Nights [Beggars Banquet: 1999]
6. "Chamber of Reflection" - Mac DeMarco - Salad Days [Captured Tracks: 2014]
7. "Touched" - My Bloody Valentine - Loveless [Creation: 1991]
8. "The Fall" - The Murder Capital - Blindness [Human Season: NEW]
9. "Mockingbirds" - Grant Lee Buffalo - Mighty Joe Moon [Slash Records: 1994]
   Notes: thanks for the reminder Malpaso!
10. "Texture" - The Catherine Wheel - Ferment [Fontana: 1992]
11. "Lisa Librarian" - Velocity Girl - Copacetic [Sub Pop: 1993]
12. "For Nancy" - Pete Yorn - musicforthemorningafter [Columbia: 2001]
13. "Generals and Majors" - XTC - Black Sea [Virgin: 1980]
14. "Perfect Skin" - Lloyd Cole and the Commotions - Rattlesnakes [Polydor: 1984]
15. "Two" - Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger [Lost Highway Records: 2007]
16. "Shimmer" - Throwing Muses - University [Sire: 1995]
17. "Libretto" - Throwing Muses - Moonlight Concessions [Fire Records: NEW]
    Notes: Sounds like Cville's own BC could easily be Kristin Hersh's backing band on this record
18. "Affliction #1" - Sold Kingdom - Best Dead Masterpiece [self-released: NEW]
19. "Witch" - Belly - Star [Sire: 1993]
20. "Best of Friends" - Palma Violets - 180 [Rough Trade: 2013]
    Notes: Chili Jesson, the "unofficial sixth member" who is touring with Fontaines DC - this is his band
21. "Kiss Me on the Bus" - The Replacements - Tim [Sire: 1985]
22. "Wintery Kisses" - Baxter Dury - It's a Pleasure [PIAS Le Label: 2014]
    Notes: Ian Dury's son
23. "Queen" - Perfume Genius - Too Bright [Matador: 2014]
24. "Metal Mickey" - Suede - Suede [Nude: 1993]
25. "A Good Idea" - Sugar - Copper Blue [Rykodisc: 1992]
26. "Solex All Licketysplit" - Solex - Solex vs. The Hitmeister [Matador: 1998]
27. "Little Bit o' Soul" - Music Explosion - Little Bit O' Soul [Laurie Records: 1967]
28. "I Don't Want to Do Wrong" - Glady Knight & The Pips - If I Were Your Woman [Soul Records: 1971]
29. "Everybody Here Wants You" - Jeff Buckley - Sketches to My Sweetheart The Drunk [Columbia: 1998]
30. "Ready" - Meg Murray - Ready [A Girl Island Productions: NEW]
31. "The Sweeter He Is (Pt. 1 & 2)" - The Soul Children - Soul Children [Stax: 1969]

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. "Shur" - Hossein Hamidi, Minou Ghasempour, Serog Hairapeti, Piran Mohajeri - Gypsy [Avakhorshid: 2010]
   Notes: Iran
2. "Nowruz Farkhondeh" - Rastak - Nowruz Farkhondeh [Rastak Music Group: 2025]
   Notes: Iran
3. "Nowrouz - New Year" - Sima Bina - Ahooye Man (Flower of the Desert) [Official Sima Bina Records (SBMG: 2015]
   Notes: Iran
4. "نازکن" - فرقة سلطانيز - خد بدا [Al-Nazaer Media Group: 1990]
   Notes: Iran
5. "Vocal and Setar: Hafez" - Sepideh Raissadat - Persian Songs [Nexus Records: 2015]
   Notes: Iran
6. "Meykhooneh Bisharabeh" - Mahasti - 40 Golden Hits Of Mahasti [Taraneh Enterprises Inc: 2006]
   Notes: Iran
7. "Madad Rangi" - Ebi - Khalij [Taraneh Enterprises Inc: 1989]
   Notes: Iran
8. "Shaer" - Googoosh - Nimeh Gomshodeh Man [Taraneh Enterprises Inc: 1989]
   Notes: Iran
9. "Anar Anar" - Morteza - Daye Daye [Pars Video: 1995]
   Notes: Iran
10. "Mehmunie Bahar" - Hayedeh - Mehmunie Bahar [TunePays: 1976]
    Notes: Iran
11. "Beegharar" - Moein - Rhythm Of Music - Persian Music [Caltex Records: 2007]
    Notes: Iran
12. "لوما الحب" - Hussein Bashir - ملاك اسمر [Delta Sound: 1994]
    Notes: Egypt
13. "ضي ضي" - Shadia - أجمل ما غنت شادية [Nagham Zone: 2024]
    Notes: Egypt
14. "Argos Farfish" - Sharhabil Ahmed - Bsslama Hbibti / Argos Farfish [HABIBI Funk Records: 2017]
    Notes: Sudan
15. "To Koritsi Tou Filou Mou" - Lakis Tzorntanelli - To Koritsi Tou Filou Mou [Melody Maker: 2008]
    Notes: Greece
16. "Tora Pou Efyge O Alexis" - Olympians, Paschalis - Olympians [Cobalt Music - Helladisc S.A. (G: 1970]
    Notes: Greece
17. "Ase Me Na Figo" - Aleka Kanellidou - 12 Erotikes Stigmes [Minos - EMI SA: 1974]
    Notes: Greece
18. "Adome Nyueto" - Yta Jourias - Togo Soul 70 [Hot Casa Records: 2016]
19. "Pangua zô pile moin" - Fred Aucagos - Beach Diggin', Vol. 3 [Heavenly Sweetness: 2015]
    Notes: Guadeloupe
20. "Sogio" - Julie Coker - A Life in the Limelight: Lagos Disco & Itsekiri Highlife, 1976 - 1981 [Kalita Records: 2019]
    Notes: Nigeria
21. "Mirarte" - Daniel, Me Estás Matando, Maria Victoria - Mirarte [Inmadurez Records: 2021]
    Notes: Mexico
22. "Solo Tú" - Los Retros - Solo Tú [Stones Throw Records: 2021]
    Notes: United States of America and Chile
23. "Fruto Maduro" - Wanderléa, Moraes Moreira - Wanderlea: Mais Que A Paixão [Universal Music Ltda.: 1978]
    Notes: Brazil
24. "Que Pena (Ele Já Não Gosta Mais De Mim)" - Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso - Gal Costa [Universal Music Ltda.: 1969]
    Notes: Brazil
25. "Pontos De Luz" - Gal Costa - India [Universal Music Ltda.: 1973]
    Notes: Brazil
26. "Suspended Animation (feat. Kimbra)" - Antonio Sánchez, Kimbra - SHIFT (Bad Hombre, Vol. II) [WM Germany: 2022]
    Notes: Mexico and New Zealand
27. "YOU'RE THE ONE" - KAYTRANADA, Syd - 99.9% [XL Recordings: 2016]
    Notes: Haiti and the United States of America
28. "Alone" - El Michels Affair, Black Thought - Glorious Game [Big Crown Records: 2023]
    Notes: United States of America

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. "Rocas Rojas" {Parker} - William Parker - Mayan Space Station [AUM Fidelity: 2021]
   Notes: Featuring the amazing Ava Mendoza on guitar.
3. "Babel-17" {Mendosa} - Ava Mendosa - Echolocation [AUM Fidelity: 2023]
4. "Brilliant Corners" {Monk} - Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners [Riverside: 1957]
   Notes: The album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
5. "Barbarous Jape" {Johnson} - Max Johnson Trio - I'll See You Again [Adhyâropa Records: 2024]
   Notes: Neta Raanan – Tenor Saxophone Max Johnson – Bass Eliza Salem – Drumset
6. "Long Wharf" {Haynes} - Roy Haynes With Henry Grimes, B. - Out Of The Afternoon [Impulse!: 1962]
7. "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" {Norman Whitfield/Barrett Strong} - The Temptations - Motown 7" [Gordy/Motown: 1970]
8. "Farewell To Old Friends I'll See You Again" {Johnson} - Max Johnson Trio - I'll See You Again [Adhyâropa Records: 2024]
9. "Spring Is Here" {Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart} - Bill Evans Trio - Portraits In Jazz [Riverside: 1960]
10. "It Might As Well Be Spring" {Oscar Hammerstein II/Richard Rodgers} - Sarah Vaughan - Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi [Columbia: May 18, 1950/1955]
    Notes: Produced by Phil Schaap
11. "Joy Spring" {Brown} - Clifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet - Clifford Brown and Max Roach [Verve: 1954]

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. "Begin The Beguine" {Cole Porter} - Cy Walter - A Dry Martini, Please [Westminister: 1960]
2. "Blues In The Night" - Cy Walter - A Dry Martini, Please [Westminister: 1960]
3. "Smile" {Charlie Chaplin, John Turner, Geoffery Parsons} - Jackie Gleason Orchestra - Lazy, Lively Love [Capitol: 1960]
4. "Maybe" {George Goldner} - Irma Thomas - Time Is On My Side [Minit: 1964]
5. "Hawaiian Hospitality" {Owens/Kinney} - Mauna Loa Islanders - Music Of The Islands [RCA Victor: 1959]
6. "Andalucia" {Lecuona & Stillman} - Leroy Holmes - A Fiesta In Sound [MGM: 1961]
7. "Then It Happens" {Alfred/Gibbs} - Terry Gibbs - Mallets A Plenty [Avid: 1956]
8. "Easy To Remember" {Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart} - the Rivierias - Moonlight Cocktails [Relic: 1960]
9. "Fascination" {Dick Manning & F. D. Marchetti} - Tommy Garrrett - The Sound Of Love [Liberty: 1969]
10. "The Look Of Love" {Hal David & Burt Bacharach} - Tommy Garrett - The Sound Of Love [Liberty: 1969]
11. "The Continental" {Herb Magidson & Con Conrad} - George Shearing - Soft & Silky [MGM: 1962]
12. "I'll Remember April" {Don Raye, Patricia Johnson & Gene Paul} - George Shearing - Soft & Silky [MGM: 1962]
13. "I'm In The Mood For Love" {Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh} - Brook Benton - [Mercury: 1960]
14. "Once In Love With Amy" {Frank Loesser} - Frankie Carle - Piano Style Of... [Camden: 1959]
15. "South Sea Island Magic" {Tomer Lin-Long} - Mauna Loa Islanders - Music Of The Islands [RCA Victor: 1959]
16. "What Will Tomorrow Bring?" {Cropper, Jackson, Frierson, Brittenum} - Wendy Rene - [Stax: 1964]
17. "Jungle Madness" {H. Johnson & M. Denny} - Martin Denny - Hypnotique [Capitol: 1959]
18. "Too Marvelous For Words" {Johnny Mercer & Richard Whiting} - Nat King Cole - Mona Lisa [Capitol: 1952]
19. "Bewitched" {Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart} - Frankie Carle - Piano Stylings Of ... [Camden: 1959]
20. "Go Now" {Larry Banks & Milton Bennett} - Bessie Banks - [Tiger: 1964]
21. "Hana Maui" {Derby/Wright} - Chick Floyd Orchestra - Little Grass Shack [Capitol: 1959]
22. "Lights Out" - Nat King Cole - Spotlight On... [Capitol: 1960]
23. "Donna Lee" {Charlie Parker} - Howard Alden & Frank Vignola - Concord Jazz Collective [Concord: 1995]

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. "The Moon" {William Lloyd WEBBER} - English Chamber Orchestra, Julian Lloyd Webber, cond. - And The Bridge Is Love: English Music For Strings [Naxos ]
2. "Meditation, Op. 76, No. 6" {Cecile CHAMINADE} - Anna Lipiak, pno. - Female Power - Piano Works [Anna Lipiak ]
3. "Airs for the Seasons, Spring (Ranunculus, Cowslip, Crocus)" {James OSWALD} - Rezonance Baroque Ensemble, Joanna Marsden, cond. - James Oswald: Airs for the Seasons [Leaf Music LLC ]
4. "Quartetto 15" {Niccolò PAGANINI} - The Diaz Trio; Julian Gray, gtr. - Paganini: Music for Strings and Guitar [Dorian ]
5. "Nocturne in B Flat Major" {Maria SZYMANOWSKA} - Anna Lipiak, pno. - Female Power - Piano Works [Anna Lipiak ]
6. "Boris Godunov - Symphonic Synthesis" {Modest MUSSORGSKY} - The Philadelphia Orchestra, Leopold Stokowski , cond. - Leopold Stokowski conducts A Russian Spectacular [Dutton Laboratories ]
7. "Esquisses De Crimee, Op. 8" {Sergei BORTKIEWICZ} - Caprices De La Mer - Seascapes [Sono Luminus ]
8. "Flute Quartet in D major, K. 285" {Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART} - Carol Wincenc, flt.; Jennifer Frautschi, vln.; Paul Neubauer, vla.; David Finckel, clo. - Music@Menlo 2006, Vol. 5 [Music@Menlo 2006 ]
9. "I Don't Know How to Love Him" {Andrew Lloyd WEBBER (music), Tim RICE (lyrics)} - Yvonne Elliman (voc.) - Jesus Christ Superstar [Decca ]
10. "Fantaisie, Op. 16: sur deux motifs de Norma de Bellini" {Napoleon COSTE} - Pavel Steidl, gtr. - Coste: Guitar Works, Vol. 3 [Naxos ]

Classical Prelude - Friday

Classical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to… MoreClassical Prelude wakes you gently with fine orchestral and choral music. Most of the featured works are over 50 minutes long, enveloping you in a world of sound. Awaken to music by classical and romantic composers such as Beethoven, Bruckner, Mozart, and Schubert. Less

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Cruisin' the Decades - 100 Years of Music

"Cruisin' The Decades - 100 Years of Music" is an ode to record collecting and the power of the airwaves. It is an international radio show hosted by Charlottesville area… More"Cruisin' The Decades - 100 Years of Music" is an ode to record collecting and the power of the airwaves. It is an international radio show hosted by Charlottesville area alumnus Brad Savage, spotlighting recorded popular music history. In one hour, one song per decade is shared, across all genres, from the 1920's to the 2020's. Get in the cruisin' time machine on the airwaves and travel across a full century of music. There is magic in the air(waves)! cruisinthedecades.com Less

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WTJU Overnight

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The Hacienda Show

Every Friday morning, 1 AM, all EDM genres, new and classic tracks, plus local and international DJ guests. It's Electronic music for vibey people!

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