Refrigerate After Opening

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

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Radio Wowsville

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

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1. Kaleidoscope w/ Larry Williams and Johnny "Guitar Watson - Bacon From Mars - "Nobody"
   Notes: RIP David Lindley
2. Bridget Dawson & the Mothers - Ballet of Apes - "When My Day of the Crone Comes"
3. Sun Room - Outta Their Minds - "Outta Their Minds"
   Notes: NEW
4. Aphrodite's Child - 666 - "Babylon"
5. Axis - Axis - "Waiting a Long Time"
6. The Kinks - Sleepwalker - "Sleepwalker"
7. Solvent - Apples & Synthesizers - "Remote Control"
8. The Fall - Your Future, Our ClutterClutter - "Mexico Wax Solvent"
9. Yo La Tengo - This Stupid World - "Miles Away"
   Notes: NEW
10. These Trails - These Trails - "Garden Botanum"
11. Harry's Group - Fading Yellow Vol. 13 - "Under My Umbrella"
12. Shana Cleveland - Manzanita - "Evil Eye"
    Notes: NEW
13. Makers - 45 - "Don't Challenge Me"
14. The Flat Five - Another World - "Drip a Drop"
    Notes: For Pat!
15. Sparks - The Girl is Crying in Her Latte - "The Girl is Crying in Her Latte"
    Notes: NEW - due in May
16. David Lindley & El Rayo X - El Rayo X - "Ain't No Way"
    Notes: RIP David Lindley
17. Kaleidoscope - 45 - "Rampé Rampé"
    Notes: RIP David Lindley
18. The Symbolics - Lenis Guess Presents Unbroken Melodies - "Home Ain't Home"
    Notes: NEW
19. Lenis Guess - 45 - "Thank Goodness Gotta Good Woman"
20. Ida Sands - Eccentric Soul: The Shiptown Label - "Rescue Me"
21. Larry Saunders - Free Angela - "Free Angela"
22. Bernard Calvin - 45 - "Greedy Pt. 1"
    Notes: From Hopewell, not Petersburg
23. Jack and the Mods - Lenis Guess Presents Unbroken Melodies - "Don't Wake Me Up"
    Notes: NEW
24. Jackie Shane - Any Other Way - "Any Other Way"
    Notes: For DC Tony!
25. Ted Ford - 45 - "You're Gonna Need Me"
26. Beau Allen - 45 - "Pusher Man"
27. Sound Experience - Don't Fight the Feeling - "Devil With the Bust"
28. Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention - Greasy Love Songs - "Stuff Up the Cracks (Alternate Version)"

Walkin' Blues

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

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1. Mance Lipscomb - Trouble In Mind - "After Hours - Instrumental"
2. Nat Myers - Yellow Peril - "Yellow Peril"
3. Blind Boy Paxton - Recorded Music for Your Entertainment - "Lost My Appetite for Chicken"
4. Dom Flemons - Black Cowboys - "Steel Pony Blues"
5. Todd Albright - Detroit Twelve String Blues & Rags - "Rising River Blues"
6. Etta Baker - Railroad Bill - "Carolina Breakdown"
7. Piedmont Bluz - Ambassadors of Country Blues - "When the Levee Breaks"
8. Josh White - Piedmont Blues Legend - "St. James Infirmary"
9. Memphis Minnie - Hoodoo Lady (1933-1937) - "Keep On Eatin'"
10. Mississippi John Hurt - Complete Studio Recordings - "Corrinna, Corrinna"
11. Mattie Delaney - Men Are Like Street Cars - Women Blues Singers 1928 - 1969 - "Tallahatchie River Blues - Single Version"
12. Algia Mae Hinton - Honey Babe - "I Ain't the One You Love"
13. Snooks Eaglin - New Orleans Street Singer - "Trouble in Mind"
14. Blind Boy Paxton - The Best of the 5th Annual Brooklyn Folk Festival - "Catfish Blues"
15. Marie Adams - Men Are Like Street Cars - Women Blues Singers 1928 - 1969 - "I'm Gonna Latch On - Single Version"
16. Jesse Fuller - Move On Down The Line - "Stackolee"
17. John Dee Holeman - We Are the Music Makers! - "Chapel Hill Boogie"
18. Precious Bryant - My Name Is Precious - "It's Alright"
19. Billie Holiday - Men Are Like Street Cars - Women Blues Singers 1928 - 1969 - "I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues - Take 2"
20. Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Men Are Like Street Cars - Women Blues Singers 1928 - 1969 - "My Man And I - Single Version"
21. Etta Baker - Railroad Bill - "Careless Love"
22. Blind Boy Fuller - East Coast Piedmont Style - "Baby You Gotta Change Your Mind"
23. Mississippi Sheiks - Mississippi Sheiks Vol. 2 (1930 - 1931) - "Lazy Lazy River"
24. Bo Carter - Presenting Bo Carter - "I Get' the Blues"
25. Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin' Hopkins - "See That My Grave is Kept Clean"
26. Sam Chatmon - The Introduction to Living Country Blues USA - "Sittin' On Top of the World"
27. Lonnie Johnson - Blues & Ballads - "St. Louis Blues"
28. Sleepy John Estes - Presenting Sleepy John Estes - "Floating Bridge"
29. Curley Weaver - Presenting Curley Weaver - "No No Blues"
30. Blind Blake - All the Published Sides - "Diddie Wah Diddie"
31. Casey Bill Weldon - Presenting Casey Bill Weldon - "Go Ahead, Buddy"
32. Leroy Carr - Blues Before Sunrise - "Midnight Hour Blues"
33. Memphis Minnie - Presenting Memphis Minnie - "Ma Rainey"
34. Bertha "Chippie" Hill - Presenting Bertha "Chippie" Hill - "Trouble in Mind"
35. Pink Anderson - Classic Piedmont Blues from Smithsonian Folkways - "I Got a Woman 'Cross Town"
36. Lottie Kimbrough - I Can't Be Satisfied: Early American Blues Singers, Vol. 1 - Country - "Rolling Log Blues"
37. Mississippi Fred McDowell - Mississippi Fred McDowell - "Goin' Down To The River"

Just a Few Friends

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

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1. BEETHOVEN - Jos van Immerseel & Anner Bylsma - Beethoven: The Sonatas for Pianforte & Violoncello - "Sonata for Pianoforte & Violoncello in F, Op. 5, No. 1"
2. R. SCHUMANN - Vienna Brahms Trio - Schumann: Piano Trios, Volume 1 - "Piano Trio in F, Op. 80"
3. SCHUBERT - Shura Cherkassky - Shura Cherkassky performing Solo piano worksk by Chopin, Mussorgsky, Berg, Bernstein - "Impromptu No. 2 in E flat, op. 90"
4. C. SCHUMANN - Yoshiko Iwai - Clara Schumann: Piano Music - "Piano Sonata in g"
5. MacDOWELL - James Barbagallo - MacDowell: Piano Music, Vol. 3 - "Piano Sonata No. 4 "Keltic", Op. 59"
6. BRITTEN - Maggini String Quartet - Britten: String Quartets, Vol. 1 - "Three Divertimenti"
7. C. SCHUMANN - Yoshiko Iwai - Clara Schumann: Piano Music - "Mazurka from Soirees Musicales, Op. 6"

Heifetz on Air

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.

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Sunday Opera Matinee

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 and Tim Snider share their favorite recordings, old and new. Plot synopsis and historical background are provided. Less

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1. Francesco CILEA - Tebaldi, del Monaco, Capuana, Orch. of Santa Cecilia - Adriana Lecouvreur - "Adriana Lecouvreur"
2. Arrigo BOITO - Tebaldi, Serafin, Orch. of Santa Cecilia - La Tebaldi - "L'altra notte"
   Notes: From Mefistofele
3. Alfredo CATALANI - Tebaldi, Cleva, Nat'l Opera Orch. of Monte Carlo - La Tebaldi - "Ebben? . . . Ne andro lontana"
   Notes: From La Wally
4. Riccardo ZANDONAI - del Monaco, Erede, New Sym. Orch. of London - Verismo Arias - "Giuletta, son io"
   Notes: From Giulietta e Romeo
5. Pietro MASCAGNI - del Monaco, Carlo Franci, Orch. of Santa Cecilia - Verismo Arias - "O poplo di villi"
   Notes: From Isabeau

A New Sound

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

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1. Lior NAVOK - Auréole Ensemble - Embracing the Wind - "Veiled Echoes"
2. Edgard VARÈSE - Helena Bugallo, Amy Williams, Amy Briggs, and Benjamin Engell, piano - varèse amériques / Feldman piece for four pianos - "Amériques (arr. for 2 pianos and 8 hands)"
3. Daníel BJARNASON - Saeunn Thorsteinsdóttir, cello; Anonymous Orchestra; Daníel Bjarnason, cond. - Processions - "Bow to String"
4. Pärt UUSBERG - Collegium Musicale Chamber Choir; Endrik Üksvärav, cond. - Uusberg Choral Music, Vol. 1 - "Muusika"
5. Sofia GUBAIDULINA - Geir Draugsvoll, bayan; Anders Loguin, percussion; Trondheim Symphony Orchestra; Oyvind Gimse, cond. - Fachwerk / Silenzio - "Fachwerk"
6. Cristóbal HALFFTER - Victoria de los Angeles, soprano; Gerald Moore, piano - Tribute to Gerald Moore - "Panxolina"
7. Valerie COLEMAN - Michael Rowlett, clarinet; Stacy Rodgers, piano - Close to Home - "Sonatine"

Offstage, On-Air

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

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1. Brian Simalchik Chats with Miriam Gordon-Stewart - Offstage, On-Air Episode 23 (March 12, 2023) - "Offstage, On-Air Episode 23: Miriam Gordon-Stewart"

Classical Brunch

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

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1. TSINTZADZE, Sulkhan - Maximilian Hornung, vlcl/Deutsches Symphony Orchestra Berlin - Andris Poga - Cello Concertos of 1966 - "Cello Concerto No. 2 in 5 Episodes"
2. ZELENKA, Jan Dismas - The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center - CMS Live!: Zelenka, Webern, Mozart - "Sonata No. 3 in B-flat major for violin, oboe, bassoon and continuo ZWV 181"
3. BRAUN, Yehezkel - Duo Mantar - Music from the Promised Land - "Sonata for Mandolin & Guitar"
4. VARESE, Edgard - Emmanuel Pahud, flute - Solo - "Density 21.5"
5. SCHNITTKE, Alfred - Norrköping Symphony Orchestra - Lu Jia - Schnittke: Symphonic Prelude/Symphony No. 8/For Liverpool - "For Liverpool"
6. RAVEL, Maurice - Keigo Mukawa, pno - Ravel: Complete works for solo piano - "Le Tombeau de Couperin"
7. VANHAL, Johann Baptist - Luigi Magistrelli, cl/Chiara Nicora, pfte - Vanhal: Clarinet Sonatas - "Clarinet Sonata in E-flat major"
8. LIGETI, György - Justin Taylor, hpscd - Scarlatti & Ligeti: Continuum - "Passacaglia ungherese"

In the Spirit

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.

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1. Consolers - Every Christian Mother - "Glory Land"
2. Southern Gospel Singers - Bronze Record Label 1940-1945 - "Gospel Mission (Jesus Said if You Go)"
3. Paramount Singers with Archie Reynolds - Texas Gospel - "Shall We Meet"
4. Five Soul Stirrers (aka Five Gospel Souls) - Bronze Record Label 1940-1945 - "Freedom After Awhile"
5. Selah Jubilee Singers - Selah Jubilee Singers 1941-45 - "King Jesus is a Rock in the Weary Land"
6. Traditional - Sister Ernestine B. Washington - Gospel: Absolutely Essential - "My Record Will Be There"
7. Sister Clara Hudmon (Georgia Peach) & the Gospel Singers - Flashbacks: Gospel & Prayers - "Lord Send Me"
8. Herbert Buffum - Sister Lottie Peavey - Spreading the Word; Early Gospel Recordings - "When I Move to the Sky"
9. Kenneth Morris - Sallie Martin Gospel Singers - Just a Little Talk With Jesus - "I'm Going To Bury Myself In Jesus' Arms"
10. Coleman Brothers - Yes, We Shall All Meet in Heaven 1944-50 - "Get away, Mr. Satan, Get away"
11. Reverend Thomas A. Dorsey - Flying Clouds of Detroit - Wings of Faith: Detroit Gospel 1946-50 - "If I Get Inside the Gate"
12. Louis Johnson - Swan Silvertones - Get Your Soul Right: Gospel Quartets & Roots of Soul Music 1950-62 - "Move Somewhere"
13. John T. Benson - Harmonizing Four - Harmonizing Four 1950-55 - "I Shall Not Be Moved (dp bass)"
14. Ethel Davenport Singers - Gotham Records Gospel Series 710-745 - "Steal Away & Pray"
15. Davis Sisters - Gotham Records Gospel Series 710-745 - "Bye & Bye (pt 1 & 2)"
16. Angelic Gospel Singers - Gotham Records Gospel Series 710-745 - "If Jesus Goes With Me"
17. Lula Reed (McClelland) - Chronological Lula Reed 1951-54 - "Heavenly Road"
18. Kenneth S. Morris - Marie Knight - Fire In My Bones 1944-2007 - "Does Jesus Care?"
19. Angelic Gospel Singers - Gotham Records Gospel Series 710-745 - "If It Wasn't For the Lord"

The Early Music Show

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

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Classical Prelude - Sunday

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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Virginia Overnights

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.

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Cadmium

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

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1. Gatecreeper - Sonoran Depravation - "Flamethrower"
2. Vio-Lence - Eternal Nightmare - "Phobophobia"
3. Gravesend - Methods of Human Disposal - "Ashen Piles of the Incinerated"
4. Nocturn - Estranged Dimensions - "Sacred Infamies"
5. In the Fire - The Living Horror Show - "The Disease of Man"
6. VIRGINIA - Blooddrunk Trolls - Demo 2013 - "Arise"
7. VIRGINIA - Human Corpse Abuse - Xenoviscerum - "Convulsing Labyrinth of Flesh"
8. VIRGINIA - Bastard Sapling - Instinct is Forever - "Splintering Ouroboros"
9. Reissue, orig. 1990 - Manilla Road - The Courts of Chaos - "The Prophecy"
10. Dystopia - The Aftermath - "Self Defeating Prophecy"
11. Conquering Dystopia - Conquering Dystopia - "Prelude to Obliteration"