Select Day
1:00am - 3:00am
WTJU Overnight Mix
Hosted By DJ Auto
An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.
Rock
1:00am - 5:00am
WTJU Overnight Mix
Hosted By DJ Auto
An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.
Free Form
5:00am - 7:00am
Classical Prelude - Wednesday
Hosted By Various Classical Hosts
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
Classical
7:00am - 9:00am
Classical Sunrise - Wednesday
Hosted By Ralph Graves
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.
Classical
9:00am - 12:00pm
Hosted By Aaron the Jazz Czar and Dusty Garwood
Jazzmania, heard each Wednesday morning from 9 'til noon, presents a diverse blend of modern and classic jazz as well as other forms of creative, improvised music..."a veritable smorgasbord of… MoreJazzmania, heard each Wednesday morning from 9 'til noon, presents a diverse blend of modern and classic jazz as well as other forms of creative, improvised music..."a veritable smorgasbord of jazz." Comments and requests appreciated at 924-3959. Less
Jazz
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hosted By Steve Kindig, Terry, Steve Harris, and DJ Skadoosh
Borders have political meaning, but when it comes to culture, they're just lines on a map. The music of the world can't be contained by borders or boundaries. Beyond Borders… MoreBorders have political meaning, but when it comes to culture, they're just lines on a map. The music of the world can't be contained by borders or boundaries. Beyond Borders explores the unexpected rhythms, tones, and textures of music from every continent and corner of the globe. Every Wednesday, from noon to 2:00, only on WTJU. Less
World
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted By DJLP and DJ Zostress
Mood motivated music for midweek musing. You’ll hear music from all genres: soul, punk, funk, dance, and of course, rawk!
Rock
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted By Emily and Michael
Tune in each Wednesday afternoon from 4-7 for Something New as Emily and Michael bring you some of the latest releases in the vast genre of folk music. There is… MoreTune in each Wednesday afternoon from 4-7 for Something New as Emily and Michael bring you some of the latest releases in the vast genre of folk music. There is always plenty of great new music to share! Less
Folk
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hosted By Gary and Steve
Wednesday nights at 7, take the plunge into the Living Time zone— a 2-hour immersion into the stimulating world of modern jazz and the avant-garde. Gary and Steve bring you… MoreWednesday nights at 7, take the plunge into the Living Time zone— a 2-hour immersion into the stimulating world of modern jazz and the avant-garde. Gary and Steve bring you a world-spanning mix of music, from the cathartic cries of African American masters like Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane to the great innovators of the European improvisational scene, with a focus on the ECM label. If Real Time is getting you down, rejuvenate yourself with a weekly dose of Living Time, on WTJU Charlottesville. Less
Jazz
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Hosted By Leslie Scott-Jones
The Black Beat dives into the ocean of Black American music. Regardless of genre, if a Black person made it, you'll hear it on The Black Beat. Wednesday night from… MoreThe Black Beat dives into the ocean of Black American music. Regardless of genre, if a Black person made it, you'll hear it on The Black Beat. Wednesday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU. Less
Rock
11:00pm - 1:00am
Hosted By Annie De Blanco and Brock
It could be a calm starry night, where the moon is bright, or rumbling and thundering and you could be wondering, as the darkness shields the light, if everything merges… MoreIt could be a calm starry night, where the moon is bright, or rumbling and thundering and you could be wondering, as the darkness shields the light, if everything merges with the night? Yes, everything, say Annie De Blanco and Brock, who invite you to join them every Wednesday night at 11pm for a cosmos of music. Less
Rock
1:00am - 3:00am
Radio Free Carthage
Hosted By Rick Clark
After digging a tunnel from Carthage, TN, into the bedrock below the Radio Wowsville cave, Rick emerges weekly with 2 power-packed hours of rock, with musings and mythic tales culled… MoreAfter digging a tunnel from Carthage, TN, into the bedrock below the Radio Wowsville cave, Rick emerges weekly with 2 power-packed hours of rock, with musings and mythic tales culled from the modern era, plus all the fossils and arcana unearthed along the way. Give your midweek lull a lift, Thursday mornings from 1-3. Less
Rock
3:00am - 5:00am
WTJU Overnight
Hosted By DJ Auto
An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.
Free Form
5:00am - 7:00am
Classical Prelude - Thursday
Hosted By Various Classical Hosts
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
Classical
7:00am - 9:00am
Classical Sunrise - Thursday
Hosted By Ken Nail and Liesbeth
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.
Classical
9:00am - 11:00am
Hosted By Daniel Chaldekas and Greg Weaver
Thirty years and still running, All That Jazz remains committed to all the "bops," global influences, and the New. Join us for a continuing salute to the luminous, continuously changing… MoreThirty years and still running, All That Jazz remains committed to all the "bops," global influences, and the New. Join us for a continuing salute to the luminous, continuously changing archive that is Jazz. Always, more music and less talk. Thursday morning from 9 'til 11 right here on WTJU. Less
Jazz
11:00am - 12:00pm
Wild Women & Friends
Hosted By Sandy Snyder and Louise Largiadèr
Taking our title from the Ida Cox song, "Wild Women Don't Get the Blues," our show Wild Women and Friends will feature women artists in Jazz and Blues, with a… MoreTaking our title from the Ida Cox song, "Wild Women Don't Get the Blues," our show Wild Women and Friends will feature women artists in Jazz and Blues, with a liberal use of the word "friends" to include other genres, and even an occasional boy now and then. Please join Sandy Snyder and Louise Largiadèr every Thursday morning from 11 'til noon for an hour of Classic Blues women, Jazz women, piano, mellow standards and lots more. Less
Jazz, Blues
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Silk Roads
Hosted By Lee Suk Jin, Gabby M, and Chinmay Nair
From the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan, Silk Roads seeks out the many musical gems hidden in plain sight. Every Thursday afternoon from 12-2, walk down Silk Roads… MoreFrom the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Japan, Silk Roads seeks out the many musical gems hidden in plain sight. Every Thursday afternoon from 12-2, walk down Silk Roads and catch music from across Asia. Less
World
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted By Rocker Panels, Stevik & Brett, and DJ Al
Your trusty selectors Rocker Panels, Stevik & Brett, and DJ Al host WTJU's long-standing Thursday afternoon tradition Carry the Zero from 2 to 4 o'clock. They gladly give you a… MoreYour trusty selectors Rocker Panels, Stevik & Brett, and DJ Al host WTJU's long-standing Thursday afternoon tradition Carry the Zero from 2 to 4 o'clock. They gladly give you a wide variety of rock tunes to get you through the day-- including, but not limited to, innovative pop, soul, psychedelic, and calculated beats. You do the math. It's enough rock to make your wave function! Less
Rock
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted By Peter
Heard each Thursday afternoon from 4-7, the title says it all. You can leave Peter and the Folk and Beyond crew a message either at their Facebook page, or by… MoreHeard each Thursday afternoon from 4-7, the title says it all. You can leave Peter and the Folk and Beyond crew a message either at their Facebook page, or by e-mailing folkandbeyond@gmail.com. Less
Folk
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hosted By The Juddermeister and Jay Hertel
Induced to Judder, heard each Thursday night from 7 to 9, brings you a sonic massage of modern and classic Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, and Rhythm and Blues... intended to… MoreInduced to Judder, heard each Thursday night from 7 to 9, brings you a sonic massage of modern and classic Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, and Rhythm and Blues... intended to move, groove, and soothe the soul. Less
Jazz
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Hosted By Ike Anderson
Late Night with Ike is a Throwback Thursday show featuring the best in funk, soul, hip hop, and R&B. Thursday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU.
Rock
11:00pm - 1:00am
Hosted By Phil Free and Erin O
Stay up and explore the outer limits of rock and roll with Black Circle Revolution Thursday night from 11 to 1. Two vinyl-heavy hours of classic and new punk, stoner… MoreStay up and explore the outer limits of rock and roll with Black Circle Revolution Thursday night from 11 to 1. Two vinyl-heavy hours of classic and new punk, stoner metal, garage rock, psychedelic freak-outs, and the best riffs you've never heard from the past 30 years to the present. Join Phil Free and Erin O for an audio adventure guaranteed to ease the pain. Less
Rock
1:00am - 3:00am
Good Life/The Hacienda Show
Hosted By DJ Bobby Metronome and Andy909
“Love is shining, life is thriving in the good life”. Classic dance choons to move your body, melt your mind, and lift your spirits. Leave your worries behind and experience… More“Love is shining, life is thriving in the good life”. Classic dance choons to move your body, melt your mind, and lift your spirits. Leave your worries behind and experience the good life with DJ Bobby Metronome and friends. Due to the late night nature of this show bouts of ambient and/or psychedelic music are entirely possible. Friday morning at 1 right here on WTJU.// The hacienda brings Electronic music you can get lost in From new releases to classics, Spanning across the EDM spectrum from house & Techno to Drum & Bass This is dance music for Vibey people, Friday mornings at 1 Less
Rock
3:00am - 4:00am
WTJU Overnight
Hosted By DJ Auto
Free Form
4:00am - 5:00am
Cruisin' the Decades - 100 Years of Music
Hosted By Brad Savage
"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
Rock
5:00am - 7:00am
Classical Prelude - Friday
Hosted By various Classical hosts
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
Classical
7:00am - 9:00am
Classical Sunrise - Friday
Hosted By Michael Pillow and Carl Hamilton
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.
Classical
9:00am - 10:30am
Hosted By Charles Peale
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!
Jazz
10:30am - 12:00pm
Hosted By Brian Keena
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
Jazz
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hosted By Ron, John, and DJ Geezer
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
World
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fantastic Expedition
Hosted By DJ Baconfat and DJ Nowhere Girl
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."
Rock
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hosted By Pete
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
Folk
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hosted By James
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
Classical
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Offbeat Roadhouse
Hosted By WTJU
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
Specialty
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Nothin' But the Blues
Hosted By Peter Welch
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
Blues
11:00pm - 1:00am
Hosted By Dave
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
Blues
1:00am - 3:00am
Hosted By Reality Star
Mashup of ambient and beat based electronic music. Electronic Explorations navigates the road less traveled of electronic music alternating Saturday mornings at 1.
Electronica, Rock
3:00am - 5:00am
Virginia Overnights
Hosted By Don Harrison & Erin O
All Virginia artists. All genres. All night long. Tune in to Virginia Overnights and experience the sounds of our commonwealth, hand-curated by Don Harrison and Erin O.
Free Form
5:00am - 6:00am
With Good Reason
Hosted By Sarah McConnell
Each week scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business through lively discussion with our ever curious host Sarah McConnell. From the controversies over slave… MoreEach week scholars explore the worlds of literature, science, the arts, politics, history, and business through lively discussion with our ever curious host Sarah McConnell. From the controversies over slave reparations and global warming, to the unique worlds of comic books and wine-making, With Good Reason is always surprising, challenging and fun. With Good Reason has won five Gabriel Awards for Best Documentary or Public Affairs Programs and is also the recipient of top honors from the Public Radio News Directors, Radio and Television Digital News Association and the Virginia Association of Broadcasters. Produced at Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. More information at withgoodreasonradio.org. Less
News/public Affairs, Public Affairs
6:00am - 6:30am
Charlottesville Community Engagement
Hosted By Sean Tubbs
Be infomed! Join host Sean Tubbs for a weekly review of public policy matters that elected officials are hashing out in and around Charlottesville.
News, Public Affairs, News/public Affairs
6:30am - 8:00am
Hosted By Paul Josey
Tune in for Leftover Biscuits every Saturday morning (6:30 to 8am) for stories and the early recordings of 1920s and 30s American country and blues music. We'll hear about the… MoreTune in for Leftover Biscuits every Saturday morning (6:30 to 8am) for stories and the early recordings of 1920s and 30s American country and blues music. We'll hear about the famous acts and the not so famous. From the Carter Family, Memphis Minnie and the Charlie Poole to the less-heard sounds of Washington Phillips, Amédé Ardoin and the Dezurik Sisters. Jug bands, string bands, shape note singers, Cajun, Hawaiian, Cuban and even classic country from the early 50s are all likely guests to round out the show and start your weekend right. Less
Folk
8:00am - 10:00am
Hosted By Steve Kindig, Sumner Brown, Lonesome George, and Terry Carpenter
For well over 30 years, Atlantic Weekly Part I has been providing listeners with a Saturday morning wake up call of acoustic music. From contemporary singer-songwriters and Americana to the… MoreFor well over 30 years, Atlantic Weekly Part I has been providing listeners with a Saturday morning wake up call of acoustic music. From contemporary singer-songwriters and Americana to the bedrock traditions of bluegrass and old-time string bands, we will have you singing and dancing around the kitchen during your first cup of coffee. Tune in and explore the insightful lyrics and musical diversity that can be found only outside the limits of commercial radio. That's Atlantic Weekly Part I heard each Saturday morning from 8-10. Less
Folk
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hosted By Kevin Donleavy, Mark Rough, Bruce Koplin and Alex Davis
The second half of Atlantic Weekly, heard each Saturday morning from 10 til noon, switches over to Europe, delving into the Celtic tradition, Scandinavia, and beyond.
Folk
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hosted By Goldfinger
The tradition of Roots and Culture in the Old Dominion endures. Set upon the solid foundation of bedrock Nyabinghi chants, syncopated Ska and rumbling Rock Steady, your selectors build the… MoreThe tradition of Roots and Culture in the Old Dominion endures. Set upon the solid foundation of bedrock Nyabinghi chants, syncopated Ska and rumbling Rock Steady, your selectors build the framework of the positive Word, Sound and Power of Reggae. Riddim for the Next Generation each Saturday afternoon from 12 'til 2 right here on WTJU... Less
World, Reggae
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted By Sister Pirate Jenny and Poubelle
One salt-rubbed hunk of indie rock 1 Florin, Post-Punk Gold 1/4 Cup, Whine Pop Vinegar 1/3 Mole, Brazilian Tropicalisimo 2 Bunchs, Wilted Soul and Psychedelia 2 Omicrons, Electronic Ambience 1… MoreOne salt-rubbed hunk of indie rock 1 Florin, Post-Punk Gold 1/4 Cup, Whine Pop Vinegar 1/3 Mole, Brazilian Tropicalisimo 2 Bunchs, Wilted Soul and Psychedelia 2 Omicrons, Electronic Ambience 1 Candela, Forgotten Funk 1 Blessed Blast, Japanese Noise Bands Dash of bitter insouciance Salt-n-Pepa to taste Braise Weekly. Cooks between 2 and 4 PM on Saturday afternoons on 91.1 WTJU. Less
Rock
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Jumpin' on the Bed
Hosted By David Soyka
What is Jumpin' on the Bed? An eclectic mix of Americana, blues, rockabilly, folk, jazz, indie, rock and assorted oddities. Regular features include obits in tribute to the recently departed,… MoreWhat is Jumpin' on the Bed? An eclectic mix of Americana, blues, rockabilly, folk, jazz, indie, rock and assorted oddities. Regular features include obits in tribute to the recently departed, theme sets, and new releases. Often contains high Bob Dylan content. If you’re looking for the heart of Saturday night, look no further. Tune in between 4-6 pm and start jumpin’. Less
Folk
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hosted By Jessica and John
“Listening for the secret, searching for the sound…” going on three decades, Sunshine Daydream has been exploring the vast catalogues and catacombs of the Grateful Dead, as well as other… More“Listening for the secret, searching for the sound…” going on three decades, Sunshine Daydream has been exploring the vast catalogues and catacombs of the Grateful Dead, as well as other like-minded musicians from the last century. Less
Folk
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gather 'Round/Third Rail on the Third Saturday
Hosted By Live Concert
Gather 'Round each Saturday night from 8-9 for an hour of special concerts, both archived and live. There will be shows from the legendary Prism Coffeehouse archives mixed in with… MoreGather 'Round each Saturday night from 8-9 for an hour of special concerts, both archived and live. There will be shows from the legendary Prism Coffeehouse archives mixed in with some from our announcers' own libraries. And you never know when a live concert might happen, so Gather 'Round each Saturday night right here on WTJU! And every third Saturday, tune in for Third Rail, a live concert series brought to you by the Rock Department. Less
Folk
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Hosted By Darby Wootten, DJ Diggs, Duffy, and Ed
Take a ride on The Groove Tube every Saturday night from 9-11 on WTJU.
Jazz
11:00pm - 1:00am
Hosted By Steve and Cool Beans
Leftover delights from yesteryear's afterthoughts. Moldy stew, rancid milk, a toxic sludge that leaves a grudge. Charming collections of peculiarly preserved sounds that taste better now than they ever did.… MoreLeftover delights from yesteryear's afterthoughts. Moldy stew, rancid milk, a toxic sludge that leaves a grudge. Charming collections of peculiarly preserved sounds that taste better now than they ever did. Salvage what you can, but please do not let any go to waste. Less
Rock
1:00am - 3:00am
Hosted By Mr. Owl
Cadmium is a show for people who hear the phrase "blackened crusty sludge" and think of music instead of the stuff that builds up around your sink drain. Mr. Owl… MoreCadmium is a show for people who hear the phrase "blackened crusty sludge" and think of music instead of the stuff that builds up around your sink drain. Mr. Owl takes you on a screaming ride through extreme metal past and present, from the shallow underground to the molten iron at the earth's core. You might hear some clean singing, but don't hold your breath. Less
Rock
3:00am - 5:00am
Virginia Overnights
Hosted By Don Harrison & Erin O
All Virginia artists. All genres. All night long. Tune in to Virginia Overnights and experience the sounds of our commonwealth, hand-curated by Don Harrison and Erin O.
Free Form
5:00am - 6:00am
Classical Prelude - Sunday
Hosted By various Classical hosts
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
Classical
6:00am - 9:00am
Hosted By Uncle Dave Lewis and Patricia
Imagine hearing the origins of the music of Western civilization! The Early Music Show reaches back to the ancient meditative sacred music and foot tapping dances of the abbeys and… MoreImagine hearing the origins of the music of Western civilization! The Early Music Show reaches back to the ancient meditative sacred music and foot tapping dances of the abbeys and troubadours of the first millennium and journeys through seven centuries of music, featuring the friendly madrigals of the Italian and English traditions, sublime motets and music of the Renaissance, Medieval and Baroque eras up to the time of JS Bach - a genre of endless richness and variety. Imagine, and then join us for music of centuries gone by, every Sunday morning from 6 'til 9 on The Early Music Show. Less
Classical
9:00am - 10:00am
Hosted By Rebecca and Terry Carpenter
In The Spirit, heard each Sunday morning at 9, is an hour of vintage and contemporary gospel music to feed your soul and lift you up.
Gospel, Blues
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hosted By Paula O'Buckley
Join Paula as she brings you noteworthy compositions, some well-known, some yet to be discovered - but all refreshing and engaging. Classical Brunch, Sunday mornings from 10 'til noon. Only… MoreJoin Paula as she brings you noteworthy compositions, some well-known, some yet to be discovered - but all refreshing and engaging. Classical Brunch, Sunday mornings from 10 'til noon. Only on WTJU. Less
Classical
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hosted By Various
Offstage, On-Air is a weekly show highlighting central Virginia's vibrant classical music community. Each week you'll hear conversations with local classical musicians, learn about upcoming concerts, and enjoy artist-curated playlists.… MoreOffstage, On-Air is a weekly show highlighting central Virginia's vibrant classical music community. Each week you'll hear conversations with local classical musicians, learn about upcoming concerts, and enjoy artist-curated playlists. Tune in Sunday from noon to 1:00pm here on WTJU. Less
Classical
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hosted By Brian Simalchik and William Neil
Over the past one hundred years, music and the arts have undergone as much revolutionary change and experimentation as science, technology, and medicine. These sounds inspired riots and revolutions, created… MoreOver the past one hundred years, music and the arts have undergone as much revolutionary change and experimentation as science, technology, and medicine. These sounds inspired riots and revolutions, created new schools of thought, and crossed the Rubicon into uncharted musical territory. Join us every Sunday afternoon from 1-3 pm on A New Sound as we explore together the classical music of our lifetime. Less
Classical
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hosted By Ann Shaffer, Tim Snider, and Brendan O'Donnell
Heard each Sunday afternoon from 3-6, Sunday Opera Matinee is the only non-syndicated weekly broadcast of opera in Central Virginia coming to you year round, regardless of the season! Hosts… MoreHeard each Sunday afternoon from 3-6, Sunday Opera Matinee is the only non-syndicated weekly broadcast of opera in Central Virginia coming to you year round, regardless of the season! Hosts Ann Shaffer, Tim Snider, and Brendan O'Donnell share their favorite recordings, old and new. Plot synopsis and historical background are provided. Less
Opera, Classical
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted By Benjamin Roe
Each week, "Heifetz On Air" presents captivating performances by Heifetz International Music Institute students, alums, and faculty -- recorded on stage in Staunton and in WTJU's Charlottesville studios.
Classical
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hosted By Penelope Ward
Just a Few Friends, heard each Sunday evening from 7-9, where Penelope invites you to spend your evening in a salon filled with the intimate strains of fine classical chamber… MoreJust a Few Friends, heard each Sunday evening from 7-9, where Penelope invites you to spend your evening in a salon filled with the intimate strains of fine classical chamber music, from early to modern. Less
Classical
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Walkin' Blues
Hosted By Bill Adams and Mark Rough
Walk your troubles away listening to the early blues. Songsters from the '20s and '30s, field recordings from the '40s and '50s, rediscovered greats from the '60s, and modern acoustic… MoreWalk your troubles away listening to the early blues. Songsters from the '20s and '30s, field recordings from the '40s and '50s, rediscovered greats from the '60s, and modern acoustic artists who draw on the blues tradition are featured here. That's Walkin' Blues each Sunday night from 9 to 11 right here on WTJU. Less
Blues
11:00pm - 1:00am
Hosted By Don Harrison and Ciclamino
Raw Music from the 20th and 21st centuries: Airing its genre-busting blend of progressive hootenanny, provocative commentary, and sprawling pop music history lesson on WTJU since 1995 (or 1996), Radio… MoreRaw Music from the 20th and 21st centuries: Airing its genre-busting blend of progressive hootenanny, provocative commentary, and sprawling pop music history lesson on WTJU since 1995 (or 1996), Radio Wowsville, heard each Sunday night from 11 to 1, is broadcast via nuclear warhead from a cave / sound lab in Grottoes, Virginia. Less
Rock
1:00am - 3:00am
Mood Swing
Hosted By Southern Belle
From sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be… MoreFrom sad girl vibes to funky dance jams, join Southern Belle on her adventure into the Infinite Playground of Music. She’s not into labels. She’ll leave you wanting more. Be careful of the Mood Swing. Every other Monday mornin’ at 1am Less
Rock
3:00am - 5:00am
Virginia Overnights
Hosted By Don Harrison & Erin O
All Virginia artists. All genres. All night long. Tune in to Virginia Overnights and experience the sounds of our commonwealth, hand-curated by Don Harrison and Erin O.
Free Form
5:00am - 7:00am
Classical Prelude - Monday
Hosted By various Classical hosts
Sometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost… MoreSometimes you just want to hear the music. Classical Prelude features extended works, most over 40 minutes long, with minimal announcing. It’s truly less talk and more music. Get lost in the sound. Less
Classical
7:00am - 9:00am
Classical Sunrise - Monday
Hosted By Jay Jackson and Madeline
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.
Classical
9:00am - 10:30am
Great Morning Jazz
Hosted By Johnny Bishop
Great Morning Jazz, heard each Monday from 9 til 10:30, will provide relief from the Monday Morning Blues. The tunes will include new releases and older ones, the various styles… MoreGreat Morning Jazz, heard each Monday from 9 til 10:30, will provide relief from the Monday Morning Blues. The tunes will include new releases and older ones, the various styles (bop, hardbop, soul jazz, etc.), enough variety of tempo to keep the vital juices flowing, and a weekly sprinkling of modern blues for spice. It's good for what ails ya'. Less
Jazz
10:30am - 12:00pm
Left of Cool
Hosted By Larry Minnick
Modern Jazz programming designed to give your morning a lift. Left of Cool , heard each Monday morning from 10:30 til noon, is a place where improvising musicians of all… MoreModern Jazz programming designed to give your morning a lift. Left of Cool , heard each Monday morning from 10:30 til noon, is a place where improvising musicians of all styles can come together and see what's possible. Searching for that common thread, acoustic or electric, experimental and eclectic -- whatever sounds good! Less
Jazz
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Soulful Situation
Hosted By Rum Cove
From the Dixie-fried sounds of the Southern soul centers of Muscle Shoals, Memphis, New Orleans and Shreveport to the Uptown Rhythm and Blues shots from the Northern cities of Chicago,… MoreFrom the Dixie-fried sounds of the Southern soul centers of Muscle Shoals, Memphis, New Orleans and Shreveport to the Uptown Rhythm and Blues shots from the Northern cities of Chicago, Detroit, New York and Philadelphia, Rum Cove puts you in a Situation that is Sooo Soulful! Soulful Situation, each Monday afternoon from noon 'til 2 right here on WTJU. Less
Blues
2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Broadcasting System/Blue Monday
Hosted By Tyler And DJ ANDROID
The Broadcasting System: is about getting into it. Lightning Bolt gets into it, and so do Tony Conrad and Stereolab. Ralph Peer recorded Jimmie Rogers and the Carter Family getting… MoreThe Broadcasting System: is about getting into it. Lightning Bolt gets into it, and so do Tony Conrad and Stereolab. Ralph Peer recorded Jimmie Rogers and the Carter Family getting into it in Bristol. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is all about it. They get into it in the forests of Bali and they surf slack-keyed on it in Hawaii. It's called transport, and only music - every kind of music - does it for me. How about you? Two hours spent deep in it, with Tyler. Enjoy another Blue Monday with DJ ANDROID, 2-4pm every other week. Less
Rock
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted By Ryan and Mark
Ryan, Mark and friends look back at Bluegrass and Old Time tunes of yesteryear, and push forward to the music of today and tomorrow. Along with traditional Bluegrass and Old… MoreRyan, Mark and friends look back at Bluegrass and Old Time tunes of yesteryear, and push forward to the music of today and tomorrow. Along with traditional Bluegrass and Old Time, they'll throw in some Folk, Local Favorites, plenty of Live In-studio performances, and the latest news of festivals and other venues for live music. So buckle up for the ride on Monday afternoons from 4 til 7 with the best picking and strumming around on Back Up and Push! Less
Folk
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Second Sight
Hosted By David Buie-Moltz & Greg Weaver
Join David Buie-Moltz and Greg Weaver every Monday from 7-9 p.m. on WTJU for Second Sight. Inspired by sight-reading — playing music for the first time without prior practice —… MoreJoin David Buie-Moltz and Greg Weaver every Monday from 7-9 p.m. on WTJU for Second Sight. Inspired by sight-reading — playing music for the first time without prior practice — this show celebrates the thrill of fearlessly plunging into uncertain territory and discovering jazz and its adjacent genres together as a community. Hear familiar jazz sounds in new, exciting ways — no pretense, just genuine curiosity. Perfect for everyone, from jazz aficionados to newcomers with insatiable appetites for fresh musical frontiers. Tune in and open your mind with us! Less
Jazz
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Fresh Start
Hosted By E. Jonez
E. Jonez kicks your week off to a fresh start with his candid take on the hottest music, entertainment, and current events. Kick back with C'ville's best Monday night from… MoreE. Jonez kicks your week off to a fresh start with his candid take on the hottest music, entertainment, and current events. Kick back with C'ville's best Monday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU! Less
Rock
11:00pm - 1:00am
Ranger Radio: Monday Meltdowns
Hosted By Ranger
Serving and swerving up a mildly eclectic mix of records for your sonic consumption and elevation. Hip hop, funk, world, soul (neo and old), rock, and everything in between. And… MoreServing and swerving up a mildly eclectic mix of records for your sonic consumption and elevation. Hip hop, funk, world, soul (neo and old), rock, and everything in between. And maybe a little bit of Ranger talking both sense and nonsense into your glorious ear canals. Less
Rock
1:00am - 5:00am
WTJU Overnight Mix
Hosted By DJ Auto
An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.
Free Form
5:00am - 7:00am
Classical Prelude - Tuesday
Hosted By Various Classical Hosts
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
Classical
7:00am - 9:00am
Classical Sunrise - Tuesday
Hosted By Andrew Morgan and Matt Fritts
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.
Classical
9:00am - 12:00pm
Jazz at 100 Now!
Hosted By Russell Perry and Steve Harris
With over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of… MoreWith over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of a deep and rich history. Less
Jazz
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hosted By Rebecca and Jessica
The only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh… MoreThe only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh and tantalizing musical menu of singer-songwriters, women of color, and womyn's music, spiced liberally with traditional, blues, world, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and instrumental music. The Eclectic Woman show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 12 til 2, also features music and occasional news updates which specifically serve the gay and lesbian community. Less
Specialty
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show
Hosted By Dave and Andrew
Ye Olde Tuesday Afternoon Rocke Show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 2-4, is an assortment of afternoon ear candy from 30 years ago to 30 seconds ago.
Rock
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Around This Town
Hosted By Ed
Join Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull… MoreJoin Ed on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm for Around This Town as he throws a musical net over the acts coming to the Central VA area, and tries to pull some of them in for live performances before their concerts. Less
Folk
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted By Cameron
Your weekly hour of cinema scoops, soundtracks, and scores to have you saying 'Play it again, Sam.’
Specialty
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hosted By Barrington and DJ Night Jazz
You want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9… MoreYou want the hottest classic and contemporary jazz, blues, and soul? You'd better come straight to the source. Straight No Filter delivers two hours of pure musical bliss from 7-9 pm each Tuesday night on WTJU. Your hosts Barrington and Michael bring you uncut, undiluted, unadulterated bops you can't find anywhere else. Accept no substitutes. Less
Jazz
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Hosted By Ty Cooper
Cultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music… MoreCultural Vibes Radio with Ty Cooper takes a deep dive into fashion, film, art, and music. With interviews with filmmakers, fashion designers, fine artists, and musicians & performers. The music is a fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and Alternative. Tuesday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU. Less
Rock
11:00pm - 1:00am
Hosted By Kendall, Actually
Tuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across… MoreTuesday nights, come to "Midnight Confession" - blowing past the pretense and hobgoblin sameness of the daylight world and revealing the dark truth in late night music, with admissions across the spectrum of sound, from the Flintstones to the Jetsons and The Twilight Zone. From 11pm until 1am, lay it all down with your confessor Kendall, Actually, as part of WTJU's “Groovy Tuesday” line up. Ask your pharmacist if "Midnight Confession" is right for you! Less
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