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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. "Free Dom" - Bad Operation - Everything Must Go [Bad Time/Community: 2026]
2. "Get Knocked Down" - ty - Hot Wheel City [Bandcamp: 2026]
3. "And Your Bird Can Sing" - Bald Eagle - Turns Them Shitz Up EP [self-released: 2007]
4. "Tequila Sundae" - Urge Overkill - Saturation [Geffen: 2003]
5. "Zebra" - Beach House - Zebra / Record Store Day EP [Sub Pop: 2010]
6. "Disappearing" - The Prix - St. Domino [self-released: 2007]
7. "Manifesto" - Jeremy Pelt - Our COMMUNITY Will Not Be Erased [Highnote: 2026]
8. "You Went Away Too Long" - The Womack Sisters - single [Daptone: 2026]
   Notes: Bobby Womack's neices
9. "Unfinished Sympathy" - Massive Attack - Blue Line [Virgin: 2006]
10. "the one" - Gabriel Jacoby - gutta child EP [Pulse: 2025]
11. "I Ain't Hiding" - The Black Crowes - Before the Frost...Until the Freeze [Silver Arrow: 2009]
12. "I Do, I Do" - Dua Saleh - Of Earth & Wires [Ghostly International: 2026]
    Notes: May 15th release
13. "Shadow People" - Chris Madsen - Threefold [Calligram: 2026]
14. "Pints of Guinness Make You Strong" - Against Me! - Reinventing Axl Rose [No Idea: 2002]
15. "Downtown Baghdad Blues" - Black 47 - Elvis Murphy's Green Suede Shoes [Gadfly: 2005]
16. "A Rainy Night in Soho" - Bruce Springsteen - 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan [Rubyworks: 2026]
    Notes: Release coming in November
17. "Stor Mo Chroi" - The Chieftains with Bonnie Raitt - Tears of Stone [RCA: 1999]
18. "Lay Me Down" - The Frames - Set List [Anti-: 2003]
19. "Mary Singletary" - Deer Tick - Coin-O-Matic [ATO: 2026]
    Notes: June 5th release
20. "Endless Shovel" - Rogue Wave - Out of the Shadow [Sub Pop: 2004]
21. "Star" - Iceage - single [self-released: 2026]
    Notes: Danish band
22. "Police on My Back" - The Equals - Equals Explosion [President: 1967]
23. "Night Society" - Silver Jews - American Water [Drag City: 1998]
24. "Take the Coltrane" - Joshua Achiron - Climbing [Calligram: 2026]
25. "Set Out Running" - Neko Case & Her Boyfriends - Furnace Room Lullaby [Mint: 2000]
26. "Billy Burroughs" - Jeffrey Martin - Alive July 25, 2025 [Fluff and Gravy: 2026]
27. "Go Steady" - Clara Mann - Stay Open EP [self-released: 2022]
28. "The Road to Nowhere" - Tom Russell - Mesabi [Shout! Factory: 2011]
29. "Nobody Loves You Anymore" - Martyn Joseph - Vegas [Pipe: 2007]
30. "I Just Can't Get Over Losing You" - The Lemon Twigs - Look For Your Mind! [Captured Tracks: 2026]
    Notes: May 8th release
31. "Whatever You Want" - Vienna Teng - Dreaming Through the Noise [Zoe: 2006]
32. "Don't Forget Me" - Nilsson - Pussy Cats [RCA Victor: 1974]
33. "Migrations" - Mary Chapin Carpenter & The Mountain Goats - single [Cadmean Dawn: 2026]
34. "The Book of Love" - Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs [Merge: 1999]
35. "Day After Day" - Badfinger - Straight Up [Apple: 1971]

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. "Born Under A Bad Sign" - Booker T. & The MGs - Soul Limbo [Stax: 1990]
2. "Baby Won't You Tell Me" - John Hammond - Big City Blues [Vanguard: 1995]
3. "This Train" - John Hammond - John Hammond [Vanguard: 1992]
4. "You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover" - John Hammond - So Many Roads [Vanguard: 1993]
5. "Little Rain Falling" - John Hammond - Country Blues [Vanguard: 1995]
6. "My Baby's Sweeter" - John Hammond - I Can Tell [Atlantic: 1992]
7. "Stones In My Passway" - John Hammond - Mirrors [Real Gone Music: 2016]
8. "Sooner Or Later" - John Hammond - Sooner Or Later [Rhino: 2006]
9. "Shake For Me" - John Hammond - Southern Fried [Atlantic: 2005]
10. "Takin' Care Of Business" - John Hammond - Source Point [Columbia: 1971]
11. "If You Ever Need A Man" - John Hammond - Source Point/I'm Satisfied [Acadia: 2007]
12. "The Trip" - Mike Bloomfield, John Hammond, Dr. John - Triumvirate [Sony (Japan): 2014]
13. "Cha Dooky Doo" - Mike Bloomfield, John Hammond, Dr. John - Triumvirate [Sony (Japan): 2014]
14. "It's Groovin' Time" - John Hammond - Can't Beat The Kid [Acadia: 2008]
15. "Little Big Man Ending Song" - John Hammond - Little Big Man Soundtrack [Columbia: 1971]
16. "Guitar King" - John Hammond - John Hammond Solo [Vanguard: 2005]
17. "Ask Me Nice" - John Hammond - Footwork [Vanguard: 2003]
18. "Pretty Thing" - John Hammond & The Nighthawks - Hot Tracks [Vanguard: 1996]
19. "Mr. Luck" - John Hammond - Mileage [Rounder: 1995]
20. "Frogs For Snakes" - John Hammond - Frogs For Snakes [Rounder: 1994]
21. "Memphis Town" - John Hammond - Nobody But You [Flying Fish: 1992]
22. "No One Can Forgive Me But My Baby" - John Hammond - Got Love If You Want It [Virgin/Pointblank/Charisma: 1992]
23. "Who Will Be Next" - John Hammond - Trouble No More [Virgin/Pointblank: 1994]
24. "I Feel So Sorry" - John Hammond - Long As I Have You [Virgin/Pointblank: 1998]
25. "2:19" - John Hammond - Wicked Grin [Virgin: 2001]
26. "Slick Crown Vic" - John Hammond - Ready For Love [Back Porch Music: 2003]
27. "Push Comes To Shove" - John Hammond - Push Comes To Shove [Megaforce: 2007]
28. "Heart Attack And Vine" - John Hammond - Wicked Grin Live [Made In Germany Music: 2022]

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. You can also watch it over at youtube.com/wtju. 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. "Eli Cook at Offbeat Roadhouse (March 13, 2026)" - Eli Cook - Offbeat Roadhouse (March 13, 2026) [Eli Cook: 2026]

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. "I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean" {Frederick Loewe} - Lee Sullivan - Brigadoon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1988]
   Notes: Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; opened March 13, 1947
3. "Almost Like Being in Love" {Frederick Loewe} - David Brooks, Marion Bell - Brigadoon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1988]
   Notes: Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
4. "Come to Me, Bend to Me" {Frederick Loewe} - Lee Sullivan - Brigadoon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1988]
   Notes: Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
5. "There But for You Go I" {Frederick Loewe} - David Brooks - Brigadoon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1988]
   Notes: Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; closed July 31, 1948 after 581 performances
6. "Raining" {Stephen Flaherty} - Margo Seibert - Rocky (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [UME Direct: 2014]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; opened March 13, 2014
7. "Fight From The Heart " {Stephen Flaherty} - Andy Karl - Rocky (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [UME Direct: 2014]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
8. "I'm Done" {Stephen Flaherty} - Margo Seibert - Rocky (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [UME Direct: 2014]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
9. "Keep On Standing" {Stephen Flaherty} - Andy Karl - Rocky (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [UME Direct: 2014]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; closed August 17, 2014 after 180 performances
10. "Another Op'nin', Another Show" {Cole Porter} - The Kiss Me Kate 2019 Broadway Company - Kiss Me Kate (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2019]
    Notes: Opened March 14, 2019
11. "So in Love" {Cole Porter} - Kelli O'Hara - Kiss Me Kate (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2019]
12. "Brush Up Your Shakespeare" {Cole Porter} - John Pankow, Lance Coadie Williams - Kiss Me Kate (2019 Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2019]
    Notes: Closed June 30, 2019 after 125 performances
13. "Time" {Ingrid Michaelson} - Dorian Harewood, Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez, Jordan Tyson, John Cardoza, Original Broadway Cast of The Notebook - The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Atlantic Records: 2024]
    Notes: Opened March 14, 2024
14. "Leave The Light On" {Ingrid Michaelson} - Ryan Vasquez, Original Broadway Cast of The Notebook - The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Atlantic Records: 2024]
15. "My Days" {Ingrid Michaelson} - Joy Woods - The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Atlantic Records: 2024]
    Notes: Closed December 15, 2024 after 317 performances
16. "Welcome to the Night" {Marvin Hamlisch} - John Lithgow, Brian D'Arcy James, Sweet Smell of Success Ensemble - Sweet Smell of Success (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2002]
    Notes: Lyrics by Craig Carnelia; opened March 14, 2002
17. "Don't Know Where You Leave Off" {Marvin Hamlisch} - Jack Noseworthy, Kelli O'Hara - Sweet Smell of Success (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2002]
    Notes: Lyrics by Craig Carnelia
18. "Don't Look Now" {Marvin Hamlisch} - John Lithgow, Sweet Smell of Success Ensemble - Sweet Smell of Success (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2002]
    Notes: Lyrics by Craig Carnelia; closed June 15, 2002 after 109 performances
19. "Land of Erin - Live" {Jonathan Brielle} - Matt Bogart, Zachary Prince - Himself and Nora (2016 Off-Broadway Cast Recording) [Live from the Minetta Lane Theatre, NYC] [Ghostlight Records: 2016]
20. "River Liffey - Live" {Jonathan Brielle} - Matt Bogart, Michael McCormick, Zachary Prince, Lianne Marie Dobbs, Whitney Bashor - Himself and Nora (2016 Off-Broadway Cast Recording) [Live from the Minetta Lane Theatre, NYC] [Ghostlight Records: 2016]
21. "On a Day Like This" {Marc Blitzstein} - Shirley Booth, Melvyn Douglas, Jack MacGowran, Monte Amundsen, Juno Ensemble - Juno (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1959]
22. "My Darlin' Eileen" {Leonard Bernstein} - Timothy Shew, Jennifer Westfeldt - Wonderful Town - New Broadway Cast [DRG Records: 2004]
    Notes: Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green
23. "Ireland" {Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin} - Orfeh - Legally Blonde The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Ghostlight Records: 2007]
24. "The Streets of Dublin" {Stephen Flaherty} - Steven Pasquale - A Man of No Importance (A New Musical) [Original Cast Recording Lincoln Center Theater Production] [JAY Records: 2003]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
25. "The North Strand" {Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova} - Once Ensemble - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2012]
26. "Gold" {Fergus O'Farrell} - Steve Kazee, Once Ensemble - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2012]
27. "Falling Slowly (Reprise)" {Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova} - Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, Once Ensemble - Once: A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 2012]
28. "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" {Burton Lane} - Kate Baldwin - Finian's Rainbow (New Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2010]
    Notes: Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
29. "Something Sort of Grandish" {Burton Lane} - Christopher Fitzgerald, Kate Baldwin - Finian's Rainbow (New Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2010]
    Notes: Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
30. "Look to the Rainbow" {Burton Lane} - Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Jim Norton - Finian's Rainbow (New Broadway Cast Recording) [PS Classics: 2010]
    Notes: Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg

Sunset Road

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

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1. "Pete's tune" - Extended Playboys - Extended Playboys [Beet ]
2. "Dr Gilbert's:Merry Sisters of Fate" - Lunasa - Hope for Ariang Live 3/25/2011 [Lunasa ]
3. "The Newry Highwayman" - The Johnstons - The Johnstons / The Barley Corn [Castle Communications: 1969]
4. "I Am a Youth That Is Inclined to Ramble" - Paul Brady - The Missing Liberty Tapes [Compass ]
5. "Streets Of Derry" - Andy Irvine & Paul Brady - Andy Irvine / Paul Brady [Mulligan ]
6. "The Close Shave/East at Glendart" - Andy Irvine - Abocurragh [Andy Irvine ]
7. "My Heart's Tonight In Ireland" - Mozaik - Live at the Prism Coffeehouse (2004) [Mozaik: 2004]
8. "The Pipe On The Hob" - Sweeney's Men - Sweeney's Men - The Tracks Of Sweeney [Transatlantic Records ]
9. "Alone Together/The Roustabout/The Murmuration/Sharpen the Scythe" - John Doyle & Mick McAuley - John Doyle & Mick McAuley [John Doyle & Mick McAuley ]
10. "Clear the Way" - John Doyle - Shadow and Light [Compass ]
11. "Sliabh Russell-Alabama Rick's" - Roaring Mary - Roaring Mary [Roaring Mary ]
12. "Noisy Curlew/Musical Priest/Crock Of Gold (Vincent Broderick)" - Blue Ridge Irish Music School - Virginia Reel [Blue Ridge Irish Music School ]
13. "Julia Delaney's/wiley Law's" - Aaron Olwell And Chris Mcgrath - Old Town Band [Aaron Olwell And Chris Mcgrath ]
14. "Scully Casey's/ The Tidy Woman" - Pat Egan And Alex Caton - Fiddle Tunes And Ballads [Pat Egan And Alex Caton ]
15. "Kilkelly" - Pat Egan, Olcan Masterson, Tom Doherty, Johnny Curtis - Music At Matt Molloy's [Real World Records: 1992]
16. "Reels: The Boys of the Lough/The Tarbolton" - Matt Molloy and Dónal Lunny - Matt Molloy [Mulligan ]
17. "The Kesh Jig/Give Us a Drink of Water/The Famous Ballymote" - The Bothy Band - After Hours (Live in Paris) [Mulligan ]
18. "Slides (Medley) Coolfin/Nora Criona" - Donal Lunny - Coolfin [Metro Blue ]
19. "McBrides" - Moving Hearts - Live In Dublin [Compass ]
20. "The Hill Of Thieves" - Cara Dillon - Hill of Thieves [Charcoal Records ]
21. "Courting Is a Pleasure" - Jarlath Henderson - Hearts Broken, Heads Turned [Bellows Records ]

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. "Beautiful" - Dog Faced Hermans - Everyday Timebomb (Remastered 2020) [Demon Radge: 1991]
2. "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)" - Haircut 100 - Pelican West [Arista: 1982]
3. "KISS HER OR BE HER" - CHIME OBLIVION - CHIME OBLIVION [DEATHGOD CORP: 2025]
4. "Do You Wanna Hold Me?" - Bow Wow Wow - When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going [RCA Victor: 1983]
5. "Poor Little Actress" - Bikini Mutants - Let's Mutate [Sealed Records: 2026[NEW]]
6. "Wageless Life" - U.C.D. - Music for Iran [ 2026[NEW]]
   Notes: Find this album on Bandcamp! This is a project set up by Holiday Ghosts following the 2022 Woman Life Freedom movement in Iran.
7. "George Sand" - Bibi Club - Amaro [Secret City Records: 2026[NEW]]
   Notes: Duo out of Montreal.
8. "The Hourglass" - Shannon and the Clams - The Moon is in the Wrong Place [Easy Eye Sound: 2024]
9. "Tonite" - The Go-Go's - Beauty and the Beat [I.R.S. Records: 1981]
10. "Dirty Back Road" - The B-52's - Wild Planet [Rhino-Warner Records: 1980]
11. "These Days" - R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant [IRS: 1986]
    Notes: Michael Shannon and Michael Stipe recently performed this live, which is a rarity!
12. "Brian" - L.A. Witch - L.A. Witch [Suicide Squeeze: 2017]
    Notes: Thank you DJLP for introducing L.A. Witch to me! Recent vinyl find.
13. "Mesmerizing (2018 Remaster)" - Liz Phair - Exile in Guyville [Matador: 1993]
14. "Begging for Change" - Pulp - HELP(2) [War Child Records: 2026[NEW]]
    Notes: The album supports War Child's work with children affected by conflict around the world.
15. "Come On (Ven aqui)" - Los Saicos - ¡Demolición! The Complete Recordings [Munster: 2010]
    Notes: Peruvian garage rock from 1965. According to my friend Craig, some say they are the first punk band, ever. Talk amongst yourselves and decide on your own.
16. "A Sunshine Fix" - The Olivia Tremor Control - Presents: Singles and Beyond [Cloud Recordings: 2000]
17. "Definitive Gaze (Remastered 2007)" - Magazine - Real Life [Virgin: 2007]
    Notes: Originally released in 1978.
18. "Where Did the Sunshine Go?" - The Glass Cage - Where Did the Sunshine Go? [Supreme Echo: 2026[NEW]]
    Notes: This 1968 recording was recently discovered at a thrift store on a plainly labeled acetate that just said Side A/Side B - with no details on the band. Thank you DJLP for sending the story along (on WBUR)! You can find the entire album on Bandcamp.
19. "Baron Saturday" - The Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow [Snapper Classics: 1968]
20. "Something Weird" - The Wylde Tryfles - [Rogue Records: 2026[NEW]]
    Notes: A Bordeaux, France, band heavily influenced by 1960's US garage rock bands as well as the British invasion bands.
21. "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)" - George Harrison - All Things Must Pass [Apple Records: 1970]
22. "Anywhere Else" - Alice Costelloe - Move On With the Year [Moshi Moshi Records: 2026[NEW]]
23. "I Miss You" - Heather the Jerk - [ 2026[NEW]]
    Notes: On Bandcamp!
24. "At the Garden's Gate" - Magic Fig - Valerian Tea [Exploding in Sound Recordings: 2025[NEW]]
25. "Fotheringay" - Fairport Convention -
26. "Mandolin Man" - Mark Fry - Dreaming with Alice [Now Again Records ]

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. "Crack" - Rufus Harley - Re-Creation of the Gods [Cobraside Distribution: 1972]
2. "Terraza Mantel" - Wakal - POP STREET SOUND [Wakal: 2003]
3. "A'ataba" - Checkpoint 303, Jihad Sbeit - The Iqrit Files [Kirkelig Kulturverksted: 2015]
4. "Mots" - Ruth - Polaroïd/Roman/Photo [Born Bad Records: 1985]
5. "Cumbia de sal" - Cumbia en Moog - The Afrosound Of Colombia Volume 1 [Vampisoul: 2011]
6. "Ante la duda, baila" - Jorge Drexler - Taracá [Sony Music Entertainment: 2026]
7. "Cantar das Kandakinhas" - Pedro Ricardo - Soprem Bons Ventos [Soundway Records Ltd: 2023]
8. "Allende / Por Todo Chile" - Daniel Viglietti, Mario Benedetti - A Dos Voces [Ayui: 2000]
9. "Bolivia (feat. Caetano Veloso)" - Jorge Drexler, Caetano Veloso - Bailar en la cueva [WM Spain: 2014]
10. "A Wonderful Day" - Anna Clyne, Bang On A Can All-Stars - Field Recordings [Cantaloupe Music: 2015]
11. "Desencanto" - Contraviento Uruguay - Tercia [Sondor: 1982]
12. "El Niágara en Bicicleta" - Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 - Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual [Karen Publishing Company: 1998]
13. "Sisters - En Vivo" - Divididos - Vivo Acá [300 Producciones: 2003]
14. "Terra" - Caetano Veloso - Brazil Classics 1: Beleza Tropical [Luaka Bop: 1989]
15. "Hay Malale" - Andal Sukabe - Music from Saharan WhatsApp [Sahel Sounds: 2022]
16. "The Time for Peace is Now" - Fantastic Shadows - World Spirituality Classics 2: The Time for Peace is Now: Gospel Music About Us [Luaka Bop: 2019]
17. "Ruta a 80" - Jaime Sin Tierra - ...Lo Que Va A Encandilar Es El Día [Discos Sin Tierra: 2002]
18. "Sin dones" - Juana Molina - Halo [Crammed Discs: 2017]
19. "Hombre" - Verónica Indart, Eduardo Mateo - Musicasión 4 1/2 [Sondor: 1971]
20. "Cheques" - Spinetta Y Los Socios Del Desierto - Spinetta y los Socios del Desierto [Columbia: 1997]
21. "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You into Heaven Anymore" - John Prine - John Prine [Atlantic Records: 1971]
22. "Homens" - Manu Chao, Valeria Dos Santos - Próxima Estación: Esperanza [Radio Bemba: 2001]
23. "Je ne t'aime plus" - Manu Chao - Clandestino [Radio Bemba: 1998]
24. "Carambola" - Africa Negra - Carambola [Sons D'Africa: 2014]

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. "Take The "A" Train" {Billy Strayhorn} - Betty Roché - Take The "A" Train [Bethlehem: 1956]
3. "Mack The Knife" {Marc Blitzstein/Bertolt Brecht/Kurt Weill} - Ella Fitzgerald with The Paul Smith Quartet - Mack The Knife: The Complete Ella In Berlin [Verve: 1960]
4. "How High The Moon?" {Nancy Hamilton/Morgan Lewis} - Ella Fitzgerald with The Paul Smith Quartet - Mack The Knife: The Complete Ella In Berlin [Verve: 1960]
5. "The End Of A Love Affair" {Edward Redding} - Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin [Columbia: 1958]
6. "Darn That Dream" {Jimmy Van Heusen/Eddie DeLange} - Billie Holiday - Body And Soul [Verve: 1957]
7. "A Grand Night For Swinging" {Billy Taylor} - Mary Lou Williams - Black Christ of the Andes [Folkways: 1964]
8. "Easy Living" {Ralph Rainger/Leo Robin} - Dinah Washington - For Those In Love [Em Arcy: 1955]
9. "But Not For Me" {George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin} - Billie Holiday - All or Nothing at All [Verve: 1956-57/1958]
10. "Twisted" {Ross/Wardell Gray} - Annie Ross - King Pleasure Sings / Annie Ross Sings [Prestige Records: 1952/1958]
11. "Ladies First (with Monie Love)" {Owens} - Queen Latifah - All Hail the Queen [Tommy Boy Records: 1989]
12. "Think (About It)" {James Brown} - Lyn Collins - People Records 7" [People Records: 1972]
    Notes: Think (About It)" has been sampled in over 3000 songs.
13. "Think" {Aretha Franklin/Ted White} - Aretha Franklin - Aretha Now [Atlantic: 1968]
14. "Don't You Care" {Bobby Hebb} - Alice Clark - Alice Clark [Mainstream (Bob Shad): 1972]
15. "The Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbeque" {Arr. Mezzacappa/Comp. Frank Zappa} - Lisa Mezzacappa & Nightshade - Cosmic Riff [Leo Records: 2011]
16. "Etch-A-Sketch" {Herzig} - Monica Herzig - Transparent [Key of B Records: 2026]

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. "Simba" {Baxter} - Les Baxter - Tamboo [Capitol: 1955]
2. "Cheek To Cheek" {Irving Berlin} - Enoch Light - Happy Cha Cha's [Grand Award: 1959]
3. "Some Of These Days" {Shelton Brooks} - Enoch Light - Happy Cha Cha's [Grand Award: 1959]
4. "Alika" {John Kalapana} - Webley Edwards - Hawaii Calls [Capitol: 1960]
5. "What A Difference A Day Makes" {Maria Grever & Stanley Adams} - Ester Phillips - Best Of... [Epic: 1975]
6. "Cuban Twilight" {Simpson} - King Curtis - Have Tenor Sax, Will Blow [Atlantic: 1959]
7. "Brazil" {Ary Borroso} - Don Catelli - Passionate Percussiuon [Directional Sounds: 1961]
8. "Taboo" {Margarita Lecuona} - Don Catelli - Passionate Percussion [Directional Sounds: 1961]
9. "La Machicha" {Ramon Estelles} - Don Catelli - Passionate Percussion [Directional Sounds: 1961]
10. "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" {Gary Brooker & Keith Reid} - Percy Sledge - The Heart Of Soul [Hollywood: 1986]
11. "Besame Mucho" {Velasquez/Skylar} - Jack Costanzo - Mr. Bongo [Jazzman: 1959]
12. "Say Si Si" {Ernesto Lecuona, Al Stillman & Francia Luban} - Bert Kaempfert - That Latin Feeling [Decca: 1963]
13. "Poinciana" {Nat Simon & Buddy Bernier} - Bert Kaempfert - That Latin Feeling [Decca: 1963]
14. "The Thrill Is Gone" {Lew Brown & Ray Henderson} - Julie London - Julie...At Home [Liberty: 1960]
15. "Bahia" {Ary Barroso} - Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd - Jazz Samba [Verve: 1962]
16. "Hana Maui" {Derby Wright} - Chick Loyd Orchestra - Little Grass Shack [Liberty: 1959]
17. "Tera Seca" {Ary Barrosso} - Laurindo Almeida - Brazillance 2 [Jasmine: 1955]
18. "Catnip" {Pottinger} - the Hippy Boys - Reggae [Trojan: 1969]
19. "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" {Jerry Brainin & Buddy Berier} - Paul Desmond - [RCA Victor: 1964]
20. "I Cover The Waterfront" {Edward Heyman & John Green} - Jimmy Smith - Jimmy Smith At The Organ [Blue Note: 1956]

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. "Ballade No. 3 in A flat major op. 47 B. 136" {Frederic CHOPIN} - Angela Brownridge (Piano) - The Four Ballades [Challenge Classics: 2016]
2. "K 550 Symphony no. 40 in G Minor" {W.A. MOZART} - Jordi Savall, Le Concert des Nations - Mozart: The Symphonic Testament [Aliavox: 2019]
3. "Arabesque op. 18" {Robert SCHUMANN} - Maria João Pires (Piano) - Schuman: Piano Pieces [Deutsche Grammophon: 1995]
4. "J 114 Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra No. 1 in F minor" {Carl Maria von WEBER} - Guy van Waas, Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, Eric Hoeprich (Clarinet) - Carl Maria von Weber: The Clarinet Concertos [Glossa: 2020]
5. "Symphony No. 79 in F major" {Joseph HAYDN} - Johannes Klumpp, Heidelberger Sinfoniker - Haydn Symphonies Vol.32-35 [Hanssler Classic: 2024]
6. "Henry VIII, Incidental Music Nos. 1-3" {Arthur SULLIVAN} - Andrew Penny, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Emmanuel Lawler (Tenor) - Sullivan: Incidental Music [Naxos: 2021]

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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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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