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Merging With the Night

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

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1. "Don't Cry" - J Dilla - Donuts [Stones Throw Records: 2006]
2. "Anti-American Graffiti" - J Dilla - Donuts [Stones Throw Records: 2006]
3. "One For Ghost" - J Dilla - Donuts [Stones Throw Records: 2006]
4. "Belize (feat. MF DOOM)" - Danger Mouse, Black Thought, MF DOOM - Cheat Codes [BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.: 2022]
5. "Over and Over" - Wishy - Planet Popstar [Winspear: 2025]
   Notes: new new
6. "gun-shy" - Grizzly Bear - Shields [Warp Records: 2012]
7. "Qwik Maff" - Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Carpe Diem, Moonman [What Reality? Records: 2025]
   Notes: new new
8. "Blue Honey" - Lunar Vacation - Swell [Lunar Vacation: 2017]
9. "Boom Boom Back" - Hinds, Beck - VIVA HINDS [Lucky Number: 2024]
10. "Pause at You" - Courting - Lust for Life, Or: 'How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story' [Lower Third: 2025]
11. "Hall of Mirrors" - Let's Eat Grandma - Two Ribbons [Transgressive: 2022]
12. "Ultra Truth" - Daniel Avery - Ultra Truth [Mute: 2022]
13. "Vileness Slim" - Mamaleek - Vida Blue [The Flenser: 2024]
14. "tagabow (intro)" - They Are Gutting a Body of Water - s [They Are Gutting a Body of Water: 2022]
15. "The Lisbon Maru" - Fuck Buttons - Tarot Sport [ATP/Recordings: 2009]
16. "Absent Friend" - Bark Psychosis - Hex [Virgin Catalogue: 1994]
17. "Live Through Me" - Swans - Soundtracks For The Blind [Young God Records: 2001]

The Black Beat

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

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1. "Day 'N' Nite (nightmare)" - Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon: The End Of Day [Kid Cudi/Universal Records: 2009]
2. "Woman's Gotta Have It" - Bobby Womack - Understanding [The Right Stuff: 1972]
3. "It Be's That Way Sometime" - Nina Simone - The Best of...
4. "The Line" - D'Angelo - Voodoo [Virgin Records: 2000]
5. "Physical Love" - Bootsy Collins - Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band [ 1976]
6. "Mr Wrong" - Sade - Promise [Sony Music UK: 1985]
7. "Thinkin Bout You" - Frank Ocean - channel ORANGE [Red Zone Entertainment / IDJ: 2012]
8. "Hope That We Can Get Together Soon" - Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes - To Be True [ 1974]
9. "Streets Is Watching" - JAY-Z - In My Lifetime, Vol.1 [Roc Nation / Jay-Z: 1997]
10. "Look at the Boy" - Jean Plum - Hi Tide Groove [Fat Possum: 2021]
11. "Round And Round" - Lionel Richie - Lionel Richie [UNI/MOTOWN: 1982]
12. "Happier Than the Morning Sun" - Stevie Wonder - Music of My Mind [TAMLA: 1972]
13. "Kanday" - LL COOL J - Bigger And Deffer [Def Jam Recordings: 1987]
14. "I Found A Million Dollar Baby (In A Five And Ten Cent Store)" - Nat King Cole - The Very Thought Of You [Capitol Records: 1958]
15. "CANE" - Black Milk, Fat Ray, Guilty Simpson - Food From the Gods [Fat Beats Records: 2025]
16. "east coast mami" - Yaya Bey - Ten Fold [Big Dada: 2024]
17. "STRANGE" - Silas Short - LUSHLAND [Stones Throw Records: 2025]
18. "i spend all day waiting for the night" - Andre 3000 - 7 piano sketches [Epic: 2025]
19. "So Be It" - Clipse, Pusha T, Malice - [ 2025]
20. "Sicko Mode" - Travis Scott - Astroworld [Epic Records: 2018]
21. "Helmet" - Steve Lacy - Gemini Rights [L-M Records/RCA Records: 2022]
22. "You'll Find a Way" - Dead Prez - Let's Get Free [LOUD Records: 2000]
23. "Can't Strain My Brain" - Sly & The Family Stone - Small Talk [Epic/Legacy: 1974]
24. "You've Changed" - Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin [OKEH: 1958]
25. "Baby, I'm for Real" - The Originals - Baby, I'm for Real [Motown: 1971]
26. "Wizard Of Finance" - Parliament - Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome [Mercury Records: 1977]

Living Time

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

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1. "Railroad Tracks Home" - Mezzthetics With Anthony Pirog - The Mezzthetics And James Brandon Lewis [Impulse: 2024]
2. "Orange Sky" - Skullcap - Snakes Of Albuquerque [Cuneiform: 2025]
3. "Woodlawn" - Tomeka Reid Quartet With Mary Halvorsons - Tomeka Reid Quartet [Thirsty Ear: 2015]
4. "17 West" - Tomeka Reid Quartet - Tomeka Reid Quartet
5. "Above The Gray (Live)" - Scott Clark - Dawn And Dusk [Out Of Your Head: 2023]
   Notes: Scott Clark and Tim Daisy in Cville July 8 at visible records
6. "Heater" - Dragons 1976 (with Tim Daisy) - On Cortez [Multikulti: 2008]
7. "3/4 Of The Time (For Han Bennink)" - Tim Daisy And Ken Vandermark - Fourth Atlas [ 2024]
8. "Canopy" - Dragons 1976 - On Cortez
9. "First Dance" - Freedom Art Quartet - First Dance [Faqmusic.Com: 2025]
10. "Dust From The Mines" - ava mendozA - Circular train [Palialia: 2024]
    Notes: Happy birthday Ava! age 41
11. "Domingo" - William Parker With Ava Mendoza - Mayan Space Station [AUM: 2021]
12. "Constellation" - The Circular Sun - Orbits [ 2025]
13. "Perfections Loneliness" - dan weiss - Unclassified Affections [Pi: 2025]
14. "Holotype" - Dan Weiss - Unclassified....
15. "Influential Moments" - Linda Sikhakame - Iladi [Blue Note: 2024]

Something New

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

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1. "Rising" - Suzie Brown - Songs Worth Saving [Mule Kick Records: 2025]
2. "Back at the Start" - Patty Griffin - Back at the Start [PGM: 2025]
3. "Calling In" - Forest Sun - Calling In [Painted Sun Records: 2025]
4. "Summer of Love" - The Pollocks - Love You [The Pollocks: 2025]
5. "Hjop" - Gnoss - Hjop [Blackfly Records: 2025]
6. "The Whiskey Works The Same In New York City" - Stillhouse Junkies - The Whiskey Works The Same In New York City [Common Loon Records: 2025]
7. "Better When You're Drunk" - The Pollocks - Love You [The Pollocks: 2025]
8. "Broken Wing Bird (feat. Sierra Ferrell)" - Kashus Culpepper, Sierra Ferrell - Broken Wing Bird [Big Loud / Mercury Records: 2025]
9. "The Gypsy Boy - Live at University of Houston Coffee House 1970" - Guy Clark - Looking For the Words [2025 Truly Handmade Records: 2025]
10. "15 Below - Bonus Track" - The Faux Paws - No Bad Ideas [GREAT BEAR RECORDS: 2025]
    Notes: They play Saturday at Red Wing Roots Music Festival this weekend!
11. "Save Your Soul" - Kathleen Edwards - Save Your Soul / Say Goodbye, Tell No One [Dualtone Music Group: 2025]
    Notes: at Red Wing Roots Music Festival on Friday
12. "One True Way (feat. Madi Diaz)" - Caamp, Madi Diaz - Copper Changes Color [Mom+Pop: 2025]
13. "Find My Way to You" - I'm With Her, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins - Wild and Clear and Blue [Rounder: 2025]
14. "It's All up to You" - Ron Sowell - Dance Till the Music Stops [Mountain Soul Records: 2025]
15. "I Know Stuff (feat. Tom Paxton)" - C. Daniel Boling, Tom Paxton - IT MATTERS [Berkalin Records: 2025]
16. "Upside" - Southern Avenue - Family [Alligator: 2025]
    Notes: at Red Wing Roots Saturday
17. "Keep On Growing" - Nefesh Mountain, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas - Beacons [Independent: 2025]
    Notes: Nefesh Mountain at Red Wing Roots on Friday, June 20th
18. "Groovy" - Mattias Perez, Mia Marine, Nina Perez - Groovy [Acoustic World Productions: 2025]
19. "Ever Lovin Need to Know" - Eli West - Ever Lovin Need to Know [TENDER AND MILD: 2025]
    Notes: Eli West Quartet at Red Wing Roots Friday, June 20th
20. "Blue Blaze" - Abigail Lapell - Anniversary & More Songs About Love [Outside Music: 2025]
21. "Porcelain Angel" - Rees Shad - Porcelain Angel [Shadville Music: 2025]
22. "Too Much Time to Kill" - Joe Nolan, Sara Watkins - Too Much Time to kill [Beach House Records: 2025]
23. "Fireball" - Mason Via - Mason Via [Mountain Fever Records: 2025]
24. "Gasoline Alley No. 1" - Maddie Witler, Natalie Haas - Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2 [StuffWorks Recordings: 2025]
25. "Little Darling Pal of Mine - Live At The American Legion Post 82" - Billy Strings, Bryan Sutton - Live At The Legion [Reprise: 2025]
26. "Red Prairie Dawn" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
27. "Hand's Cove" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
28. "Elk River Blues" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
29. "Old Growth" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
30. "Last Chance" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
31. "Winder Slide" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
32. "Foggy Mountain Rock" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
33. "The Golden Ticket" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
34. "Sadie At The Back Door" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
35. "Mouse In The Drainpipe" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
36. "Lost Girl" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
37. "Reuben's Train" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
38. "Sullivan's Hollow" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
39. "Jeff Sturgeon" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
40. "Old Town Band" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
41. "Black Eyed Susie" - Brad Kolodner - Old Growth [Fenchurch Music: 2025]
42. "I've Always Been A Rambler" - The Po' Ramblin' Boys - I've Always Been A Rambler [Sound Biscuit: 2025]
43. "Half Past Three" - Ruston Kelly - Wayside [Rounder: 2025]
44. "Not Soft Enough" - Ellie Hakanson, Sami Braman, Allison de Groot, Maddie Denton, Lauren Price Napier, Missy Raines - Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2 [StuffWorks Recordings: 2025]

Foggy Notion

Mood motivated music for midweek musing. You’ll hear music from all genres: soul, punk, funk, dance, and of course, rawk!

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1. "Unswept Corners (feat. Niia)" - Brandee Younger, Niia - Gadabout Season [Impulse!: NEW/2025]
2. "Poet" - Sly & The Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On [Epic/Legacy: 1971]
3. "I Know There's An Answer" - Sonic Youth - Goo (Deluxe Edition) [Geffen: 1990]
   Notes: Beach Boys cover
4. "Feel Flows" - The Beach Boys - Surf's Up [Capitol Records: 1971]
5. "It Won't Hurt You" - Triptides - Alter Echoes [Alive Naturalsound Records: 2021]
6. "Some Strange Lust" - The Premonitions - The Premonitions [Hypnotic Bridge: 2022]
7. "That's Him On The Daft Stuff Again" - Neutrals - New Town Dream [Slumberland Records LLC: 2024]
8. "Is It Better" - Sharp Pins - Radio DDR [Perennial / K Records: NEW/2025]
9. "Gone Under Sea" - Electrelane - The Power Out [Too Pure: 2004]
10. "Let it Burn" - Goat - Headsoup [Rocket Recordings: 2021]
11. "Warsong (background)" - The Cure, Omid 16B - Mixes of a Lost World [Polydor: NEW/2025]
12. "Sandra (When The Earth Dies)" - White Fence - For the Recently Found Innocent [Drag City Records: 2014]
13. "New Town" - Life Without Buildings - Any Other City [Rough Trade: 2000]
14. "Flying Golem" - Wand - Ganglion Reef [GOD?: 2014]
15. "Gadabout Season (background)" - Brandee Younger - Gadabout Season [Impulse!: NEW/2025]
16. "NEIGHBORHOOD DOG" - CHIME OBLIVION - CHIME OBLIVION [DEATHGOD CORP: NEW/2025]
17. "Get With Me" - PINS - Girls Like Us [Bella Union: 2013]
18. "Strong Enough" - Porridge Radio - Let’s Not Fight ! b/w Strong Enough [Secretly Canadian: 2021]
19. "The Sun Wonn't Shine On Me" - Teenage Fanclub - Endless Arcade [Merge Records: 2021]
20. "Pour the Light In" - The Reds, Pinks and Purples - Summer at Land's End [Slumberland Records: 2022]
21. "Wavelength" - Dining Dead - Is This a House? [Dining Dead: NEW/2025]
22. "Bobby" - Six Organs Of Admittance - Lagniappe Supersession :: Birthday Blues | 33 Artists Interpret The Music Of James Toth [Aquarium Drunkard: 2022]
23. "Play On" - Brian Eno, Beatie Wolfe - Luminal [Verve: NEW/2025]
24. "The Only Living Boy in New York" - Hand Habits - Aquarium Drunkard: Lagniappe Sessions [Aquarium Drunkard: 2019]
25. "Reflection Eternal (background)" - Brandee Younger - Gadabout Season [Impulse!: NEW/2025]
26. "Full Fathom Five" - Kass Richards - The Language Shadow [Good Cry Records: 2020]
27. "Dandelion" - Last Apollo - Dandelion [Last Apollo: NEW/2025]
28. "Who Do You Love" - Mojave 3 - Out of Tune [4AD: 1998]
29. "I Am That I Am" - Peter Tosh - Equal Rights (Legacy Edition) [Columbia/Legacy: 1977]

Beyond Borders

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

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1. "Guajida" - Jesus Acosta & the Professionals - Single [Numero Group: 2023]
   Notes: Belize
2. "Be Yadam" - Marjan Farsad, Shervin Najafian - Be Yadam [5021401 Records DK: 2022]
   Notes: Iran
3. "Many Faces" - Foday Musa Suso - The Two Worlds [Orange Mountain Music: 2008]
   Notes: Gambia/USA; RIP (75)
4. "Taimu Surippu タイムスリップ (Time Slip)" - Takénobu - Untomo Suntomo うんともすんとも (Getting Ghosted) [Takénobu Music: 2025]
   Notes: Japan
5. "Amai A Kwatu" - New Tutenkhamen - Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound of Harare' Townships 1975-1980 (Analog Africa No.41) [Analog Africa: 2025]
   Notes: Zimbabwe
6. "Vakadzi Vomuno Munonetsa" - Devera Ngwena Jazz Band, Solo Na Mutsai - Devera Ngwena 3 [Universal Music Kenya: 1982]
   Notes: Zimbabwe
7. "L´Abeille" - Guem Et Zaka - Best of Percussion [Sara Records: 2016]
   Notes: Algeria
8. "Dambala Dangwe" - Dieufaite Charles - Li Pap Kraze [Dieufaite Charles: 2018]
   Notes: Haiti
9. "Alkyzh" - Bai-Terek, Bro The L, Arthur Strakhov - Alkyzh [Digital City: 2025]
   Notes: Russia
10. "Tardes de juliol" - Lluís Gómez (feat. Maribel Rivero, Ondra Kozák, Raphaël Maillet, Carol Durán) - Dotze temps [Microscopi distributed by Altafonte: 2024]
    Notes: Spain
11. "Darse Oloom" - Pallett - Mr. Violet [Pallett: 2015]
    Notes: Iran
12. "Souma" - Kélétigui Diabaté (feat. Fassery Diabaté) - Sandiya [Contrejour: 2004]
    Notes: Mali
13. "La Vida Es Pa'Gozarla" - Grupo Firme, Joss Favela - Evolución [Music VIP Entertainment Presenta Grupo Firme: 2025]
    Notes: Mexico (Trump administration suspended the band's visas)
14. "Eternity" - Arat Kilo - Danama [Accords Croisés: 2025]
    Notes: France
15. "Kuphwekesa" - Gasper Nali - Chule Chule Iwe [Spare Dog Records: 2025]
    Notes: Malawi
16. "Senegal Fast Food" - Amadou & Mariam, Manu Chao - Dimanche à Bamako [Because Music: 2005]
    Notes: Mali - RIP Amadou Bagayoko (70)
17. "Xime" - Ali Doğan Gönültaş - Single [Ali Doğan Gönültaş / Xime: 2025]
    Notes: Turkey
18. "Tretur / Firmandsriil / Rigel" - Sonnich Lydom, Kristian Bugge, Morten Alfred Høirup - Gangspil [GO Danish Folk Music: 2015]
    Notes: Denmark
19. "Dadge Von O Von Non "83"" - Gnonnas Pedro and His Dadjes Band - Roi De L'Agbadja Moderne 1974-1983 (Analog Africa No.40) [Analog Africa: 2025]
    Notes: Benin
20. "Amidinin" - TAKAAT - Noise, Vol. 1 (EP) [Purplish Records: 2025]
    Notes: Niger
21. "My Ancestor's Khöömei" - Khöömei Beat - Changys Baglaash [ARC: 2021]
    Notes: Tuva
22. "Welcome" - Africa Express (feat. Phuzekhemisi) - EGOLI [Africa Express: 2019]
    Notes: Various
23. "Alevanta Mordehai" - Mara Aranda - Sefarad en el Corazón de Turquía [Autoproducido: 2019]
24. "Dara Pahara" - Gauley Bhai - Sunbari
    Notes: India

Jazzmania

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

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1. "Here's That Rainy Day" - Art Pepper - Winter Moon [Galaxy ]
2. "May" - Mathias Eick - Lullaby [ECM ]
3. "See You Again My Friend" - Benjamin Lackner - Spindrift [ECM ]
4. "Tumbleweeds" - Nicolas Masson - Renaissance [ECM ]
5. "Whisper Not" - Stan Getz - Stan Getz And Strings: Cool Velvet [Polygram ]
6. "A Kiss To Build A Dream On" - Tony Bennett & K. D. Lang - A Wonderful World [Columbia ]
7. "don't you think I ought to know" - Ray Charles - Crying Time [Tangerine ]
8. "Gone Fishin'" - Louis Armstrong/Bing Crosby - Summertime [Not Now ]
9. "Angel Eyes" - Frank Sinatra - Romance - Songs From The Heart [Capitol ]
10. "La Vie En Rose" - Louis Armstrong - Summertime [Not Now ]
11. "South Hampton" - The Billy Hart Quartet - Just [ECM ]
12. "Laura" - Clifford Brown - With Strings [Polygram ]
13. "Perry Mason (Theme)" - Buddy Morrow & His Orchestra - Watching The Detectives - Themes And Music From Classic T V Crime Shows And Movies [Jasmine ]
14. "It's O K To Listen To The Gray Voice" - Jan Garbarek - Rites [ECM ]
15. "Mournin' Wes" - Jimmy Smith - Jazz 'Round Midnight [Polygram ]
16. "You Don't Know What Love Is" - Kandace Springs - Lady In Satin [SRP ]
17. "I Love Being Here With You" - Peggy Lee - Come Rain Or Come Shine [EMI ]
18. "Bali Ha'i" - Stacey Kent - In Love Again [CANDID ]
19. "How Long Has This Been Going On" - Lena Horne - Being Myself [Capitol ]
20. "When Your Lover Has Gone" - Stephanie Nakasian - Bitter Sweet [Jazzmania ]
21. "Eu Sambo Mesmo" - Joao Gilberto - Joao [Polygram ]
22. "Blue Thoughts" - Chet Baker - In New York [Riverside ]
23. "Golden Horn" - Joe Lavano - Homage [ECM ]
24. "After The Last Sky" - Anouar Brahem - After The Last Sky [ECM ]
25. "The Dance Of The Nightengale" - The Yuval Cohen Quartet - Winter Poems [ECM ]
26. "Nightlake" - The John Abercrombie Quartet - Arcade [ECM ]
27. "Out Of Nowhere" - Emily Remler - Cookin' At The Queens - Live In Las Vegas 1984 - 1988 [Resonance ]
28. "Beyond The Mirage" - Al Di Meola/manuel barrueco - Guitar Duets [Angel ]
29. "Adeus (Goodbye)" - Luiz Bonfa - Plays And Sings Bossa Nova [Polygram ]
30. "Yearning" - Gabor Szabo - Spellbinder [Impulse ]
31. "Bubbles" - The Julia Hulsmann Quartet - Under The Surface [ECM ]
32. "Floating River Requiem" - Vijay Iyer And Wadada Leo Smith - Defiant Life [ECM ]
33. "I Be Blue" - Lou Donaldson - Caracas [Milestone ]

Classical Sunrise - Wednesday

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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Classical Prelude - Wednesday

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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Big Love, Soft Jazz in the Wee Hours

Host John Bennett plays two hours of Love Songs and Jazz in the wee hours of the morning, helping listeners make a smooth transition from the dark of night into… MoreHost John Bennett plays two hours of Love Songs and Jazz in the wee hours of the morning, helping listeners make a smooth transition from the dark of night into the light of day. Less

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1. "For No One - 2022 Mix" - The Beatles - Revolver (Super Deluxe) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 2022]
2. "Since I Don't Have You" - The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You (50th Anniversary Golden Edition) [The Bicycle Music Company: 2013]
3. "No More "I Love You's"" - Annie Lennox - The Annie Lennox Collection [RCA Records Label: 2009]
4. "Bell Bottom Blues" - Derek & The Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (Remastered 2010) [Universal Music Group International: 1970]
5. "Free Fallin'" - Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever [Tom Petty P&D: 1989]
6. "Fall To Pieces" - Avril Lavigne - Under My Skin [Arista: 2004]
7. "I'd Have You Anytime (2020 Mix)" - George Harrison - All Things Must Pass (50th Anniversary;Super Deluxe) [BMG Rights Management (US) LLC: 1970]
8. "One Step Ahead" - Aretha Franklin - The Genesis of Aretha: 1960-1966 [Columbia/Legacy: 2021]
9. "Wrecking Ball" - Miley Cyrus - Bangerz (Deluxe Version) [RCA Records Label: 2013]
10. "Return To Me (Regresa a Mí) (with Vicente Fernández)" - Tony Bennett, Vicente Fernández - Viva Duets [RPM Records/Columbia: 2012]
11. "Long Long Time" - Linda Ronstadt - Silk Purse [Capitol Records: 1970]
12. "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" - Al Green - Let's Stay Together [Hi Records Under Exclusive License to Fat Possum Records: 1972]
13. "If You Want Me to Stay" - Sly & The Family Stone - Fresh [Epic/Legacy: 1973]
14. "God Only Knows - Remastered 1996" - The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (Original Mono & Stereo Mix) [Capitol Records: 1966]
15. "Love And Mercy - Live/From “Love & Mercy – The Life, Love And Genius Of Brian Wilson” Soundtrack" - Brian Wilson - Love & Mercy – The Life, Love And Genius Of Brian Wilson (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Capitol Records (CAP): 2015]
16. "Hello Again" - Return To Forever - The Best Of Return To Forever [Columbia: 1985]
17. "Cry Me A River" - Julie London - Julie Is Her Name [Capitol Records: 1955]
18. "Watermelon Man - Remastered 2007" - Herbie Hancock - Takin' Off (Expanded Edition) [Blue Note Records: 1962]
19. "Stormy Weather" - Etta James - At Last! [Geffen*: 1960]
20. "Along Came Betty" - Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers - Moanin' (Expanded Edition) [Blue Note Records: 1959]
21. "I'll Be Seeing You" - Billie Holiday - Billie Holiday [Verve Reissues: 1957]
22. "Footprints - Remastered" - Wayne Shorter - Adam's Apple (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) [Blue Note Records: 1967]
23. "Black Coffee" - Sarah Vaughan - After Hours [Legacy Recordings: 1955]
24. "So Long Mickey Mouse" - Return To Forever - The Best Of Return To Forever [Columbia: 1985]
25. "If It's Magic" - Brandee Younger - Brand New Life [Impulse!: 2023]

Limerence Addiction

Every Wednesday morning from 1-3 a.m., get shamelessly wistful and a little bit debauched. Join DJ Malpaso for Limerence Addiction, a safe place to indulge in memories best forgotten.

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1. "Obsession" - Animotion - Obsession: The Best Of Animotion [Island Mercury: 1996]
2. "Bettie" - Violet Chachki - Bettie [Sidecar Records & Producer Enter: 2015]
   Notes: Ru Paul's Drag Race alumn Jason Dardo, who in addition to being a drag queen is also a Burlesque performer, aerialist, and fashion critic.
3. "Work It - Soulwax Remix" - Marie Davidson, Soulwax - Work It (Soulwax Remix) [Ninja Tune: 2019]
4. "Nice Mover" - Gina X Performance - Nice Mover [LTM Recordings: 1979]
   Notes: Act from Cologne, Germany who experienced popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. I discovered this song through a trailer for Rose Glass' film Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
5. "Corrupt" - Depeche Mode - Sounds of the Universe (Deluxe) [Venusnote Ltd.: 2009]
6. "I Feel You" - Placebo - Covers [Elevator Lady Ltd: 2003]
   Notes: Also found on a 2001 US issue of Black Market Music. Depeche Mode cover.
7. "Crossing Guard" - Model/Actriz - Dogsbody [True Panther/Virgin: 2023]
   Notes: Cole invokes the name of Stefani Germanotta in this song, so I followed it up with a Gaga song. (NOTE: Model/Actriz has a new album out this year called Pirouette.)
8. "Judas" - Lady Gaga - Born This Way [Interscope: 2011]
9. "Masseduction" - St. Vincent - MASSEDUCTION [Loma Vista: 2017]
10. "Vitamin C - 2004 Remastered Version" - CAN - Ege Bamyasi (Remastered Version) [Mute: 1972]
    Notes: One of the pre-show songs played before the St. Vincent show at the Ting Pavilion this past April.
11. "Libertango" - Grace Jones - Hotel Costes [Pschent Music: 1999]
    Notes: Originally released in 1981 as a single from Nightclubbing.
12. "Un'estate al mare" - Giuni Russo - I miei successi [DV Digital: 2011]
    Notes: Multi-lingual Italian art-pop singer who had some commercial success in the early 1980s and later became more experimental. I ran across this song on Instagram.
13. "Metal" - Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle [Beggars Banquet: 1979]
14. "Here To Go" - Cabaret Voltaire - Code [Mute: 1987]
15. "Yes Sir" - Goldfrapp - Twist [Mute, a BMG Company: 2003]
16. "Machina (Ft. Mariana Saldana)" - Boy Harsher, BOAN - The Runner (Original Soundtrack) [City Slang: 2022]
    Notes: Boy Harsher is a darkwave outfit from GA that I found out about through Bandcamp. This track is a collab with Mexican American synthpop artist Mariana Saldana, who normally performs as one half of the act Ms. BOAN.
17. "Ponyboy" - SOPHIE - OIL OF EVERY PEARL'S UN-INSIDES [Future Classic: 2017]
    Notes: RIP to the innovator.
18. "Yeah x10" - Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross - Challengers (Original Score) [Milan Records: 2024]
19. "I Touch Roses" - Book Of Love - Book Of Love [Sire/Warner Records: 1986]
    Notes: Thanks, Dead Milkmen! I have used their spoof of Euro-dance music "You'll Dance to Anything" as a straight-up recommendation playlist, which is how I discovered Book of Love.
20. "INDUSTRY BABY (feat. Jack Harlow)" - Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow - INDUSTRY BABY (feat. Jack Harlow) [Columbia: 2021]
21. "Bloodsport" - Sneaker Pimps - Bloodsport [Tommy Boy Entertainment, LLC.: 2002]
22. "No Control" - David Bowie - 1. Outside (The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle) [Parlophone UK: 1995]
23. "Standing In the Way of Control" - Gossip - Standing in the Way of Control [Kill Rock Stars: 2005]
    Notes: Fronted by force of nature Beth Ditto. I think I discovered Gossip watching Logo in the late aughts.
24. "All Time Low" - Nine Inch Nails - Hesitation Marks (Deluxe Version) [Columbia: 2013]
25. "Purple Zone" - Soft Cell, Pet Shop Boys - Purple Zone [BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.: 2022]
26. "Lucretia Made Me Do" - DJ Marshall Camden - N/A [self-released: 2000]
    Notes: Sisters of Mercy x Taylor Swift. DJ Marshall is an old acquaintance of mine from the C'Ville music scene of the late aughts and is now based in London.
27. "Deep Blue (ft. Sasquin)" - All India Radio - Afterworld [ 2021]