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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. "Marie Marie" - The Blasters - Testament: The Complete Slash Recordings [Slash: 2002]
2. "20th Century Man" - The Beat Farmers - Loud And Plowed And... Live!! [Curb: 1990]
3. "Real Love" - Lucinda Williams - Little Honey [Lost Highway: 2008]
4. "Wild Connection" - Twisted Teens - Blame The Clown [Jazz Life: 2026]
5. "The Passenger" - Siouxsie And The Banshees - Through The Looking Glass [Geffen: 1987]
6. "One for Willie" - Hal Singer - Rent Party [Nippon Columbia: 1994]
7. "You and I" - Rick James - Come Get It! [Motown: 1978]
8. "You Keep Me Hangin' On" - Wilson Pickett - A Man & A Half: The Best of Wilson Pickett [Atlantic: 1992]
9. "Sing a Simple Song" - The Budos Band - The Budos Band [Daptone: 2005]
10. "Smiles" - Lou Reed - Growing Up in Public [Arista: 1980]
11. "Iron City" - Interpol - This Mirror Weighs a Ton [Partisan: 2026]
12. "The Bluesy Bird in Bob's Backyard" - The Kris Davis Trio - Lost in Geneva [4166 Records: 2026]
13. "What Mama Said" - Jeff Beck - Live on Letterman [CBS: 1999]
14. "Never Catch Me" - Flying Lotus & Kendrick Lamar - You're Dead (Deluxe Edition) [Warp: 2015]
15. "Even Flow" - Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y - Kind of Grunge [Cellar: 2026]
16. "Marlene on the Wall" - Suzanne Vega - Live at Steven's Talkhouse [United Musicians: 2005]
    Notes: Live at the Jefferson November 4th
17. "Who's Gonna Love You Now?" - The Tubs - Hard Life [Merge: 2026]
18. "Like a Hurricane" - My Morning Jacket & The Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young, Vol. 2 [Killphonic: 2026]
19. "Can't Win" - Richard Thompson - Watching the Dark [Hannibal: 1993]
20. "Solar Eclipse" - Fernando Ferrarone - Beautifully Different [self-released: 2026]
21. "Until I Fall Away" - Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience [A&M: 1992]
22. "Billy Came Back" - This is Lorelei - The Singer in My Band [Matador: 2026]
23. "Chester" - The Essex Green - The Essex Green EP [Elephant Six: 1999]
24. "Boy" - The Magic Numbers - Those the Brokes [Heavenly: 2006]
25. "Easy Come, Easy Go" - Ducks Ltd. feat. Martin Courtney - single [Car Park: 2026]
    Notes: Grant McLennan cover
26. "Rings of Saturn" - Soccer Mommy - single [Loma Vista: 2026]
27. "Second Chance" - Greg Chako - Hard Bop for the Record [Mint 400: 2026]
28. "I Wanna Know You" - Joseph Arthur - You're Not a Ghost Anymore [Lonely Astronaut: 2026]
29. "Drainer" - Primate House - Primate House [Bandcamp: 2026]
30. "Love Theme" - Are & Are - Now. Later. Then [Bandcamp: 2026]

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. "Route 66 (Instrumental)" - Chuck Berry - YouTube (Edit) [YouTube: 2017]
2. "Route 66 (Take 11)" - Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell: His Complete Chess Recordings 1960-1966 [UMG: 2009]
3. "Route 66" - Buckwheat Zydeco - Where There's Smoke There's Fire [UMG: 1990]
4. "Route 66" - Eva Cassidy - Nightbird [Blix Street Records: 2015]
5. "Route 66" - Marcia Ball - More Songs of Route 66: Roadside Attractions (V.A.) [Lazy S.O.B. Recordings: 2001]
6. "Old Age Boogie (Part 1)" - Roy Brown - Good Rockin' Tonight/All His Greatest Hits/Selected Singles As & Bs 1947-1958 [Jasmine: 2018]
7. "Old Man Boogie" - Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson & Jay McShann - Jazz Blues Festival 1969 [LRC: 1985]
8. "Old Woman Boogie" - Hubert Robinson - Queen of Hits: The Macy's Recordings Story (V.A.) [Acrobat: 2003]
9. "Middle Aged Blues Boogie" - Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women - Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women [Alligator: 1990]
10. "Old Folks Boogie While The Young Ones Twist" - Henry Strogin - Burning Frets (The Rhythm, The Blues, The Hot Guitar) (V.A.) [Koko Mojo Records: 2018]
11. "Old Lady" - Bukka White - American Folk Blues Festival '70 (V.A.) [L+R Records: 1981]
12. "Old Woman Blues" - Lightnin' Hopkins - Gold Star Sessions, Vol. 2 [Arhoolie: 1991]
13. "Young Fashioned Ways" - Koko Taylor - Old School [Alligator: 2007]
14. "I'm Getting Better" - Rufus Thomas - Funkiest Man Alive: The Stax Funk Sessions 1967-1975 [Fantasy/Stax: 2003]
15. "Old Folks Boogie" - Little Feat - Time Loves A Hero [Warner Bros.: 2008]
16. "I'm Growing Older" - Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women - Havin' The Last Word [Alligator: 2009]
17. "What I Used To All Night" - Rev. Billy C. Wirtz - Unchained Maladies [Hightone: 1998]
18. "Is That It?" - Little Charlie & The Nightcats - Straight Up! [Alligator: 1995]
19. "We Ain't Gonna Get Out Alive" - Samantha Fish - Girls With Guitars [Ruf Records: 2011]
20. "Something's Gotta Shake" - The Hi-Jivers - Over The Years [Self-Produced: 2024]
21. "Shake It" - Simo - Simo [Self-Produced: 2014]
22. "Goin' To The Church" - The Red Devils - King King [Def American: 1992]
23. "Shot Down" - Nick Curran & The Nitelifes - Player [Blind Pig: 2004]
24. "Cha Cha Twist" - The Detroit Cobras - Mink Rat Or Rabbit [Third Man Records: 2016]
25. "Run Me Down" - The Black Keys - The Big Come Up [Alive Records: 2002]
26. "Bombshell Baby" - Mark Hummel - Hard Lovin' 1990s [Double Trouble: 1992]
27. "She's Dynamite" - The Hollywood Fats Band - Rock This House [Aim Records: 2000]
28. "Ice Cream Man" - John Brim - The Chess Blues-Rock Songbook: The Classic Originals (V.A.) [MCA/Chess: 1997]
29. "I Ain't Got You" - Billy Boy Arnold - Eldorado Cadillac [Alligator: 1995]
30. "Sweet Tooth's Stomp" - Austin John - Single [Self-Produced: 2024]

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. "Liz Barnes/Barbara Martin Quartet at Offbeat Roadhouse (September 18, 2026)" - Liz Barnes/Barbara Martin Quartet - Offbeat Roadhouse (September 18, 2026) [Liz Barnes/Barbara Martin: 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. "One Small Girl" {Stephen Flaherty} - Sheila Gibbs, Afi McClendon, Ellis E. Williams, Once on This Island Ensemble - Once on This Island (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1990]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; Stephen Flaherty born September 18, 1960
3. "Waiting for Life" {Stephen Flaherty} - LaChanze, Once on This Island Ensemble - Once on This Island (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1990]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
4. "Overture / Twenty Million People" {Stephen Flaherty} - Evan Pappas, My Favorite Year Ensemble - My Favorite Year (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1979]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
5. "New Music" {Stephen Flaherty} - Mark Jacoby, Marin Mazzie, Steven Sutcliffe, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald, Ragtime Ensemble - Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1998]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
6. "Wheels of a Dream" {Stephen Flaherty} - Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell - Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1998]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
7. "Our Children" {Stephen Flaherty} - Marin Mazzie, Peter Friedman - Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Masterworks Broadway: 1998]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
8. "It's Possible (McElligot's Pool) " {Stephen Flaherty} - Anthony Blair Hall - Seussical [Verve (Adult Contemporary): 2001]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
9. "Alone In The Universe " {Stephen Flaherty} - Kevin Chamberlin, Anthony Blair Hall - Seussical [Verve (Adult Contemporary): 2001]
   Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
10. "Notice Me, Horton " {Stephen Flaherty} - Janine LaManna, Kevin Chamberlin - Seussical [Verve (Adult Contemporary): 2001]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
11. "A Man of No Importance" {Stephen Flaherty} - Roger Rees, Company - A Man of No Importance (A New Musical) [Original Cast Recording Lincoln Center Theater Production] [JAY Records: 2003]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
12. "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
13. "The Glorious Ones" {Stephen Flaherty} - Marc Kudisch - The Glorious Ones (Original Cast Recording The Lincoln Centre Theater production) [JAY Records: 2008]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
14. "Madness to Act" {Stephen Flaherty} - Marc Kudisch - The Glorious Ones (Original Cast Recording The Lincoln Centre Theater production) [JAY Records: 2008]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
15. "Absalom" {Stephen Flaherty} - Jeremy Webb - The Glorious Ones (Original Cast Recording The Lincoln Centre Theater production) [JAY Records: 2008]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
16. "Raining " {Stephen Flaherty} - Margo Seibert - Rocky Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [UME Direct: 2014]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
17. "Fight From The Heart " {Stephen Flaherty} - Andy Karl - Rocky Broadway (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [UME Direct: 2014]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
18. "Ballerina - Live" {Stephen Flaherty} - Stephanie J. Block - Nice Fighting You - 30th Anniversary Celebration: Live at 54 Below [Center Stage Records: 2014]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; from "Little Dancer"
19. "Dancing Still - Live" {Stephen Flaherty} - Jeremy Jordan - Nice Fighting You - 30th Anniversary Celebration: Live at 54 Below [Center Stage Records: 2014]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; from "Little Dancer"
20. "My Petersburg" {Stephen Flaherty} - Derek Klena - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Broadway Records: 2017]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
21. "Journey to the Past" {Stephen Flaherty} - Christy Altomare - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Broadway Records: 2017]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
22. "In a Crowd of Thousands" {Stephen Flaherty} - Derek Klena, Christy Altomare - Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast Recording) [Broadway Records: 2017]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
23. "Father to Son" {Stephen Flaherty} - Paul Alexander Nolan - Knoxville (World Premiere Recording) [Broadway Records: 2022]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
24. "Outside Your Window" {Stephen Flaherty} - Jason Danieley, Paul Alexander Nolan, William Parry, Scott Wakefield, Dwelvan David, Nathan Salstone, Joel Waggoner - Knoxville (World Premiere Recording) [Broadway Records: 2022]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
25. "Waking in Darkness" {Stephen Flaherty} - Jason Danieley, Jack Casey, Paul Alexander Nolan, Hannah Elless, Scott Wakefield, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Nathan Salstone, Dwelvan David, Ellen Harvey, Knoxville Original Cast - Knoxville (World Premiere Recording) [Broadway Records: 2022]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
26. "Legacy (Prologue)" {Stephen Flaherty} - Sarah Uriarte Berry, Steven Pasquale - Legacy - Two Song Cycles (World Premiere Recording) [Broadway Records: 2020]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
27. "Something Beautiful - Live" {Stephen Flaherty} - Marin Mazzie - Legacy - Two Song Cycles (World Premiere Recording) [Broadway Records: 2020]
    Notes: Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

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. "Barlow Knife" - Hard Drive - Wasting My Life Away [Hard Drive: 2026]
3. "Bound to Ride" - Dolly Parton & The First Ladies of Bluegrass - Where The Soul Never Dies [Compass: 2026]
   Notes: Brand new single from forthcoming album. Alison Brown, Becky Buller, Sierra Hull, Missy Raines, and Molly Tuttle plus Dolly of course!
4. "In The Pines feat Dolly Parton" - Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck - The Fiddle and the Drum [Thirty Tigers: 2026]
5. "Country Blues" - Jake Blount - Single-Footing Horse [Jake Blount: 2026]
   Notes: Album releases today. Dock Boggs song.
6. "Pork Fat Makes My Chicken Tan" - Jake Blount - Single-Footing Horse [Jake Blount ]
   Notes: Album releases today
7. "Uncle Jimmy's Cluck Old Hen" - Ethan Hawkins - Me And My Boat, Ben [Ethan Hawkins ]
8. "Trying to love you" - Sierra Ferrell - Pair of Dice(Single) [Rounder: 2026]
   Notes: Sierra Ferrell plays Farm Aid at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach September 26th
9. "Gold Mine" - Brennan Gilmore - My Name is Daniel Leek [Brennan Gilmore: 2026]
   Notes: Andy Thacker & Brennan Gilmore open for Larry Keel at Rivanna River & Roots, Charlottesville this Saturday, September 19th
10. "Lucid Daydream" - Billy Strings - So Much For Goodbyes [Reprise Records: 2026]
11. "BNAIJS in G Minor" - Andy Thacker/Landon Fishburne Duo - Andy Thacker/Landon Fishburne Duo [Andy Thacker/Landon Fishburne ]
    Notes: Andy Thacker & Brennan Gilmore open for Larry Keel at Rivanna River & Roots, Charlottesville this Saturday, September 19th
12. "Miles and Miles" - Larry Keel - Experienced [Larry Keel ]
    Notes: Larry Keel Duo plays Rivanna River & roots this Saturday 9/19
13. "Pair of Dice" - Sierra Ferrell - Pair of Dice(Single) [Rounder: 2026]
14. "Pin It Down" - Madison Cunningham - Who Are You Now [Who Are You Now: 2019]
    Notes: Madison Cunningham plays the Jefferson Theater, Charlottesville Saturday, 9/19
15. "Pheasant Feathers" - Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman - FireWire [Old Bridge Music ]
    Notes: Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman play a BRIMS show at Thistlerock Mead Company Friday October 9th
16. "Excerpt from Cello Suite No 1 - Prelude" - Chris Newman - Breaking Bach [Old Bridge Music ]
17. "Standing Stones" - Louise Bichan - Binnorie [Adhyâropa Records: 2026]
    Notes: Album releases October 30th
18. "Whiskey Boys" - Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground - Little Storms [Adhyaropa Records: 2026]
    Notes: Album releases October 2nd Ethan Setiawan (mandolin), Julian Pinelli (fiddle), BB Bowness (banjo), Alex Rubin (guitar), and Brittany Karlson (bass)
19. "Ships At Sea" - Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground - Little Storms [Adhyaropa Records: 2026]
20. "Norwegian Wood:Don't think twice, it's alright" - Jacob Collier Feat. Béla Fleck & Julian Lage - Jacob Collier - The Solo Show(Live at North Sea Jazz 2025) [Jacob Collier, Béla Fleck, Julia: 2025]
    Notes: Jacob Collier plays a sold out show at The Lime Kiln, Lexington VA sept 27th
21. "Last Call" - Pharis & Jason Romero - These Are The Days That Turn Into Years [Lula Records: 2026]

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. "Sun Like It Hot" - Deerhoof - Divine Schism [Deerhoof: NEW]
   Notes: Deerhoof is coming! With copies of this upcoming tour-only album! November 14th at the Southern!! https://deerhoof.bandcamp.com/track/sun-like-it-hot
2. "Half a Person" - The Welcome Wagon - Welcome to the Welcome Wagon [Asthmatic Kitty: 2008]
   Notes: https://thewelcomewagon.bandcamp.com/track/half-a-person
3. "God is an American" - Jean-Pierre Ferland - Jaune [Barclay: 1970]
4. "Ella Usó Mi Cabeza Como Un Revólver" - Soda Stereo - Sueño Stereo [Ariola: 1995]
5. "Soul Berm" - Abigail Snail - Rad Berms [Scrimshaw Mermaid: NEW]
   Notes: https://romacpuncturerepairs.bandcamp.com/track/soul-berm
6. "Stay Rad" - Abigail Snail - Rad Berms [Scrimshaw Mermaid: NEW]
   Notes: https://romacpuncturerepairs.bandcamp.com/track/stay-rad
7. "God's Gonna Give You a Million Dollars" - Shallowater - God's Gonna Give You a Million Dollars [Shallowater: 2025]
   Notes: https://shallowater.bandcamp.com/track/gods-gonna-give-you-a-million-dollars
8. "Shoulders" - Nickname Jos - Buckshot [Acrophase: 2025]
   Notes: https://nicknamejos.bandcamp.com/track/shoulders
9. "The Walls" - Wendy Eisenberg - Wendy Eisenberg [Joyful Noise: NEW]
   Notes: https://wendyeisenberg.bandcamp.com/track/the-walls
10. "Uncle John's Band" - The Grateful Dead - Workingman's Dead [Warner Bros: 1970]
11. "Mountain Pose" - Janel Leppin's Ensemble Volcanic Ash - Pluto in Aquarius [Cuneiform: NEW]
    Notes: https://cuneiformrecords.bandcamp.com/track/mountain-pose-3
12. "Trouble" - Elliott Smith - Thumbsucker [Hollywood: 2005]
    Notes: Cat Stevens Cover from Thumbsucker OST
13. "Everything Means Nothing to Me / Last Call" - Greg Saunier, Mary Halvorson & Ron Miles - New American Songbooks, Volume 1 [Sound American: 2017]
    Notes: Elliott Smith covers, includes Greg Saunier from Deerhoof https://soundamerican.bandcamp.com/track/everything-means-nothing-to-me-last-call
14. "The Key of Attending" - Aldana Duoaraan & Tomáš Niesner - Plot [Mappa: NEW]
    Notes: https://mappa.bandcamp.com/track/the-key-of-attending
15. "Jackson Hole" - C.W. McCall - Wilderness [Polydor: 1976]
16. "Bolt" - Richard Dawson - End of the Middle [Weird World: NEW]
    Notes: https://richardmichaeldawson.bandcamp.com/track/bolt
17. "Coldplay Cover" - Caroline - Caroline 2 [Rough Trade: NEW]
    Notes: https://caroline.bandcamp.com/track/coldplay-cover
18. "Take on Me" - caP'n Jazz - Analphabetapolothology [Jade Tree: 1998]
    Notes: https://capnjazz.bandcamp.com/track/take-on-me
19. "Come Down" - Rex - Rex [Southern: 1995]
    Notes: https://rex-numero.bandcamp.com/track/come-down
20. "Pedestal of Infamy" - Flea - Helen Burns [ORG: 2012]
    Notes: Thanks, DJ Glu35t1ck, for this one!
21. "As Black Pants Make Cat Hairs Appear" - Joan of Arc - The Gap [Jade Tree: 2000]
    Notes: https://joanofarc.bandcamp.com/track/as-black-pants-make-cat-hairs-appear

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. "The Jasmin Tree" - The Modern Jazz Quartet - Under The Jasmin Tree / Space [EMI Catalogue: 2010]
   Notes: USA
2. "Under The Jasmine" - Huda Asfour - Kouni [Huda Asfour: 2018]
   Notes: Palestine--Huda Asfour is a Palestinian oud player, composer, vocalist, improviser, educator, and former biomedical engineer. She is widely recognized for blending traditional Arabic music with contemporary composition, improvisation, and cross-cultural collaboration.
3. "Kol Nidrey" - The Yuval Ron Ensemble - Under the Olive Tree [Yuval Ron & Magda for Third Ear Music: 2004]
   Notes: Israel / USA---Yuval Ron is another tireless collaborator with musicians of other faith traditions in search of peace and harmony. Kol Nidre ("All Vows") is the traditional chant that begins the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur (The day of At-One-ment.)
4. "Shalom Salaam" - Ziggy Marley - Dragonfly [Private Music: 2003]
   Notes: Jamaica
5. "Imagine" - Eva Cassidy - Imagine [Blix Street Records: 2002]
   Notes: USA - the late Eva Cassidy was born in Washington, DC. She lived and performed in the DC area. She died in 1996 at age 33, from melanoma.
6. "Peace Train/Isitimela Sokuthula" - Dolly Parton, Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Treasures [Mercury Nashville: 1996]
   Notes: USA / South Africa
7. "Peace Somehow" - Avi Kaplan - Peace Somehow [Avi Kaplan: 2025]
   Notes: USA
8. "Peace to All" - Ustad Saami - Peace to All [Glitterbeat Records: 2022]
   Notes: Pakistan
9. "Asa branca" - Ballake Sissoko - At Peace [No Format!: 2012]
   Notes: Mali
10. "Peace" - Vieux Farka Toure - Mon Pays [Six Degrees Records: 2013]
    Notes: Mali
11. "Salaam - Radio Mix" - Makadem - Highlife World Series: Kenya [Highlife: 2015]
    Notes: Kenya
12. "We Want Peace" - Emmanuel Jal - See Me Mama [Gatwitch Records, Inc.: 2011]
    Notes: South Sudan--After a harrowing early life, and a heart-warming rescue, Emmanuel Jal now lives safely in Toronto, Canada.
13. "A Paz" - Gilberto Gil, Carolina Ferraz - Ação da Cidadania 25 Anos [Biscoito Fino: 2018]
    Notes: Brazil
14. "Peace" - Sarah Jarosz - Follow Me Down [Sugar Hill Records: 2011]
    Notes: USA
15. "Deror Yikra" - Traditional, Timna Brauer & Elias Meiri Ensemble - Chant For Peace [Deutsche Grammophon (DG): 2015]
    Notes: Spain / Germany--This traditional Jewish prayer for peace, composed in 960 in Cordoba, Spain, is performed by the Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz, Germany.
16. "Om Shanti Om" - Sheila Chandra - The Struggle [Indipop Records: 2012]
    Notes: India / UK
17. "Tomorrow Never Knows" - The Beatles - Revolver (Remastered) [EMI Catalogue: 1966]
    Notes: UK
18. "Heaven Of Peace" - Hwiyeong - Run Between Winds [Emotion Piano: 2017]
    Notes: China
19. "Kothbiro" - Ayub Ogada - En Mana Kuoyo [Real World Records: 1993]
    Notes: Kenya--Ayub Ogada (who passed in 2019) was a singer and player of the nyatiti--an eight-stringed lyre with its origins credited to the Luo, a tribe in Western Kenya.
20. "Prayer for Peace" - Daniela Riojas, Singing Tree Flutes - Earth Resonance Flute Prayers, Pt. 1 [2399724 Records DK: 2020]
    Notes: Mexico--Daniela Riojas is a curandera, educator, and musician currently based in Tulum, Mexico. Her indigenous anscestry is connected to the Coahuiltecans of northern Mexico.
21. "Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)" - Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer - Songs of Joy & Peace [Sony Classical: 2008]
    Notes: USA
22. "Dona nobis pacem" - Johann Sebastian Bach - Bach: Mass in B minor [BIS: 1749]
    Notes: Germany (Performed by Bach Collegium Japan Chorus, Bach Collegium Japan, Masaaki Suzuki)
23. "Ohr Zarua" - The Fabrangen Fiddlers - Soul Joy [D. Shneyer: 1972]
    Notes: USA--The Frabrangen Fiddlers were a local Washington, DC group who specialized in music for Jewish holidays with a bluegrass/old-time flavor. Ohr Zarua is a tune from the Yom Kippur liturgy: "Light is sown, for the righteous"
24. "Here Comes the Sun" - James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma - Songs of Joy & Peace [Sony Classical: 2008]
    Notes: USA, China
25. "Peace Of Mind" - Anika, Boh & Hollie - Peace Of Mind (Deluxe Edition) [CRS/L2NZ: 2012]
    Notes: New Zealand / Aotearoa--Anika Moa, Boh Ruga, and Hollie Smith
26. "Turn! Turn! Turn!" - The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! [Columbia/Legacy: 1965]
    Notes: USA

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. "Melodia Del Rio" {R. Gonzalez} - Ruben Gonzalez - Introducing... [Nonesuch: 1997]
2. "Tu Crees Que?" {Mongo Santamaria} - Cal Tjader - Cuban Fantasy [Fantasy: 1977]
3. "Diablo Rojo" - Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Area 52 [ATO: 2012]
4. "Linda Graciela" {Rafael Ortiz} - Comay Segundo - Lo Mejor De La Vida [NoneSuch: 1997]
5. "Honeysuckle Rose" {Andy Razaf & Thomas Waller} - Lionel Hampton - Mostly Blues [Amraco: 1988]
6. "The Hissing Of Summer Lawns" {J. Mitchell} - Joni Mitchell - Summer Lawns [Asylum: 1975]
7. "Wives And Lovers" {Burt Bacharach & Hal David} - Grant Green - Matador [Blue Note: 1965]
8. "Light My Fire" {Jim Morrison, Robert Krieger, John Densmore & Ray Manzarek} - Deep Blue Organ Trio - Deep Blue Bruise [DelMark: 2004]
9. "Buena Vista Social Club" {Orestes Lopez} - Ry Cooder & Ruben Gonzalez - Buena Vista [NoneSuch: 1997]
10. "Tumbao" {R. Gonzalez} - Ruben Gonzalez - Introducing... [Nonesuch: 1997]
11. "Alfie" {Burt Bacarach & Hal David} - Brad Mehldau - Live In Tokyo? [ 2005]
12. "I Can't Stop Loving You" {Don Gibson} - Madeleine Peyroux - The Blue Room [Decca: 2012]
13. "Serenade In Sweets" {S. Rogers} - Shorty Rogers - Martians Come Back [Atlantic: 1956]
14. "Guancona" {Tito Puente} - Tito Puente - King Of Kings [ 1957]

Rhythm Rendezvous

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

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1. "Love Is Here To Stay" {George & Ira Gershwin} - Chuck Redd - Happy All The time [Arbor: 2006]
   Notes: Remembering Barney Kessel
2. "Yours" {G. Roig, A. Gamse & P. Marks} - Manuel & His Strings - Latin Sounds [MGM: 1962]
   Notes: designed with enhanced stereo
3. "The Bandit" {Turner/Carr} - Manuel & His Strings - Latin Sounds [MGM: 1962]
4. "There's A Small Hotel" {Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart} - Erroll Garner - Jazz Around Midnight [Verve: 1954]
5. "Summertime" {George & Ira Gershwin} - Aaron Neville - Nature Boy [Verve: 2003]
6. "The Poor People Of Paris" {Monnot/Rouzaud} - Marice Larcange - Avec Moi A Paris [London: 1962]
7. "Domino" {Ferrari, Raye & Plante} - Marice Larcange - Avec Moi A Paris [London: 1962]
8. "Blue Moon" - Clifford Brown - Clifford Brown with Strings [EmArcy: 1955]
9. "Bye Bye Love" {Felice Baudeaux Bryant} - Madeleine Peyroux - The Blue Room [Decca: 2012]
10. "A Niga Sovingou" {Venancia J. Casta} - Walter Wanderley - Brazillian Organ [Capitol: 1962]
11. "Deep Night" {Charles Henderson & Rudy Valle} - Art VanDamme - the VanDamme Sound [Sony: 1954]
12. "Maria Elena" {S. K. Russell & Lorenzo Barcelata} - Los Indios Tabajaras - [RCA Victor: 1958]
13. "No Moon At All" {Redd Evans & Dave Mann} - Julie London - Julie Is Her Name [Liberty: 1955]
14. "You're My Thrill" {S. Barney & S. Clare} - George Auld - Sax Gone Latin [Capitol: 1958]
15. "Swing Lightly" {Mancini} - Henry Mancini - Combo! [ 1960]
16. "Zelda's Theme" {Andre Previn} - Perez Prado - Lights, Action, Prado! [Capitol: 1965]
17. "The Continental" {Con Conrad & Herb Magidson} - Ferrante & Teicher - Blast Off! [Varese Sarabande: 1959]
18. "Warm & Tender Love" {Bobby Robinson & Ida Irral Berger} - Percy Sledge - Greatest Hits [HighLand: 1966]
19. "Whatever Lola Wants" {Richard Alder & Jerry Ross} - Les Baxter - Cha Cha De Amor [Capitol: 1955]
    Notes: from Damn Yankees
20. "Let's Fall In Love" {Ted Kohler & Harold Arlen} - Art VanDamme - The VanDamme Sound [Sony: 1954]
21. "I Need You So" - Ramsey Lewis - Country Meets The Blues [Argo: 1962]

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. "La Cenerentola Overture" {Gioachino ROSSINI} - Derek Solomons, The Authentic Orchestra - Rossini: Overtures [Collins Classics: 2010]
2. "Piano Trio no. 1 in E-Flat Major Op.1/1" {Ludwig van BEETHOVEN} - Trio Goya - Beethoven: Piano Trios, Op. 1 Nos. 1-3 [Chaconne: 2018]
3. "Organ Concerto no. 11 in G Minor, op. 7 no. 5 HWV 310" {George Frederic HANDEL} - Simon Preston (organ), Trevor Pinnock, English Consort - Handel: Complete Organ Concertos [Archiv: 1984]
4. "Haydn Symphony 104 (106)" {Joseph HAYDN} - Ottavio Dantone, Academia Bizantia - Imprinting [HDB Sonus: 2026]
5. "La Naissance d'Osiris (Suite) RCT 48" {Jean-Philippe RAMEAU} - Capella Sevaria, Mary Terey-Smith - Rameau: Orchestral Suites, Vol. 1 [Naxos: 1996]

Classical Prelude - Friday

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

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Cruisin' the Decades - 100 Years of Music

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

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WTJU Overnight

An assortment of tunes curated from WTJU's digital database.

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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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