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Eclectic Woman

The only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh… MoreThe only radio program in Central Virginia that features women's music exclusively, Eclectic Woman spans all musical genres and the globe with a variety of rich perspectives. Expect a fresh and tantalizing musical menu of singer-songwriters, women of color, and womyn's music, spiced liberally with traditional, blues, world, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and instrumental music. The Eclectic Woman show, heard each Tuesday afternoon from 12 til 2, also features music and occasional news updates which specifically serve the gay and lesbian community. Less

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1. "The Addams Family Theme" - Vic Mizzy - The Addams Family [RCA: 1991]
2. "Last Kind Words Blues" - Geeshie Wiley - Before The Blues Vol 2 [Yazoo: 1996]
3. "Mr. Ghost Goes To Town" - Midge Williams & Jerry Freeman - The Complete Mnidge Williams Vol 1 [Swing Time: 2012]
4. "Ghost Creepin' Blues" - St. Louis Bessie - Blues, Blues, Hoodoo Halloween [Document: 2014]
5. "Hoodoo Lady" - Memphis Minnie - Blues, Blues, Hoodoo Halloween [Document: 2014]
6. "Black Cat Hoot Owl Blues" - Tracy Nelson - Deep Are The Roots [Concord Music Group: 1965]
7. "Mansikka" - Muriel Anderson - Acoustic Chef [Muriel Anderson: 2020]
8. "Favorable Winds" - Muriel Anderson - Sailing Dreams [CGD Music: 2024]
9. "A Fine Pickle" - Muriel Anderson - Acoustic Chef [Muriel Anderson: 2020]
10. "Bag Snatchin'" - Nancy Dupree - Ghetto Reality [Smithsonian Folkways: 1969]
11. "Voodoo Voodoo" - Lavern Baker - Blues, Blues, Hoodoo Halloween [Document: 2014]
12. "I Want Candy" - Cadi Grace - Single [Self: 2013]
13. "Frankenstein" - Nancy Dupree - Ghetto Reality [Smithsonian Folkways: 1969]
14. "Haunted House" - Cassandra Peterson - Elvira's Greatest Hits [Queen B Productions: 2010]
15. "Ghost Song" - Freakwater - Scheherazade [Fluff And Gravy Records: 2016]
16. "Werewolf" - Cat Power - You Are Free [Matador Records: 2003]
17. "Season Of The Witch" - Lana Del Rey - From The Motion Picture "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark" [Universal Music: 2019]
18. "The Ghost" - Anna B Savage - In/Flux [City Slang: 2023]
19. "Ghost Riders In The Sky" - Mary McCaslin - Prairie In The Sky [Philo: 1975]
20. "Knock Knock! (It's Halloween)" - Lauren McConnell - Halloweiner [Triple Goose: 2024]
21. "Things That Scare Me" - Neko Case - Wild Creatures [Anti: 2022]
22. "In The Dark" - Charm Of Finches - Marlinchen In The Snow [Charm Of Finches: 2024]
23. "Zombie (Bagpipes)" - The Snake Charmer - Single [635424 Records DK: 2018]
24. "I Put A Spell On You" - Annie Lennox - Nostalgia [Blue Note: 2014]
25. "Werewolves Of London" - Rose Winters - Boo! [Nimbit: 2013]
26. "Halloween Blues" - Kona Wind - You Wanna Hear Somethin' Really Scary? [Snailwork: 2015]
27. "Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)" - Concrete Blonde - Bloodletting [Capitol: 2010]
28. "Psycho Killer" - Aluminum Babe - 17 [Lucero: 2009]
29. "Spirits In The Material World" - Megan McDonough - Single [Cd Baby: 2012]

Jazz at 100 Now!

With over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of… MoreWith over 100 years of recorded jazz as a foundation, today’s scene is vibrant and exciting. Jazz at 100 Now! presents the best of current music in the context of a deep and rich history. Less

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1. "Memorias" - Juan Pastor's Chinchano - Memorias [Calligram Records: 2025]
2. "Bom Balaio" - Roberto Montero - Todos os Tempos [Unknown Artist: 2025]
3. "One Note Samba" - Chris Rottmayer, Kelsey Wallner - Playing Favorites [Pilars Records: 2025]
4. "O Teu Sorrir" - Jorge Continentino - Entre O Sol E O Sonhar [Jorge Continentino: 2025]
5. "Endless Groove" - The Getdown, Laurent Coulondre, Arnaud Dolmen, Grégory Privat - The Getdown [Artwork Records: 2025]
6. "The West Coasters" - Armel Dupas Trio - Everyday Superheroes [Armel Dupas Trio: 2025]
7. "A.G.G.F" - Gert-Jan Dreessen, Jean-Paul Estiévenart, Cyrille Obermüller - Angle of Incidence [Hypnote Records: 2025]
8. "Una Mas" - Affinity Trio - New Outlook [Origin Records: 2025]
9. "Landó Bear" - Ted Piltzecker - Peace Vibes [OA2 Records: 2025]
10. "Ahmad the Terrible" - Benjamin Koppel, Kenny Werner, Jack DeJohnette, Scott Colley - The Art of The Quartet - Vol. 1 (Vinyl Remastered Edition) [Cowbell Music: 2025]
11. "Five Brothers" - Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette - My Foolish Heart [ECM Records: 2007]
12. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" - Javier Nero, Veronica Swift, Warren Wolf, Alex Brown, Lucas Pino - Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise [Outside In Music: 2025]
13. "In The Slow Lane" - Kenny Barron, Kurt Elling - In The Slow Lane [Artwork Records: 2025]
14. "I'd Rather Be Burned as a Witch (Live)" - Lizzy & The Triggermen - Live at Joe's Pub [Lizzy & The Triggermen: 2025]
15. "Keep On" - Margherita Fava, Bob Reynolds - Murrina [FAVA MATA: 2025]
16. "Just a Moment - Live" - Anthony Stanco - In the Groove: Live at The Alluvion [OA2 Records: 2025]
17. "I Know That You Know" - Grant Stewart - Next Spring [Cellar Live: 2025]
18. "Jack In" - Jack DeJohnette - Parallel Realities [GRP: 1990]
19. "Layang-Layang" - Kevin Yosua Big 6, Natasya Elvira - The Great Indonesian Songbook, Vol. 1 [2025 Silver 7 Records: 2025]
20. "Sepanjang Jalan Kenangan" - Kevin Yosua Big 6, Mahanada - The Great Indonesian Songbook, Vol. 1 [2025 Silver 7 Records: 2025]
21. "Sabda Alam" - Kevin Yosua Big 6, Marini Nainggolan - The Great Indonesian Songbook, Vol. 1 [2025 Silver 7 Records: 2025]
22. "The Time Bender" - Shai Maestro - The Guest House [Naive: 2025]
23. "Joy Delight" - Sun Ra Arkestra - Lights on a Satellite [IN+OUT Records: 2024]
    Notes: The Sun Ra Arkestra livestreams from Keystone Korner Baltimore on Wed, Oct 29.
24. "The Eternal Triangle" - Ron Carter - Ron Carter's Great Big Band [Sunnyside: 2011]
    Notes: Ron Carter's Great Big Band livestreams from Birdland on Veeps on Thur, Oct 30.
25. "Rumo Dos Ventos" - Luciana Souza, Trio Corrente - Cometa [Sunnyside: 2023]
    Notes: Luciana Souza livestreams from Jazz St Louis on Oct 30.
26. "To Wisdom, the Prize" - Steve Davis - We See [Smoke Sessions: 2024]
    Notes: Steve Davis "We See" Allstar Sextet livestreams from Smoke Jazz on Oct 31.
27. "you are" - David Bixler - incognito ergo sum [SS: 2025]
    Notes: David Bixler Quintet streams from Smalls on Oct 31-Nov 1.
28. "Praises" - Jimmy Greene - As We Are Now [Greene Music Works: 2025]
    Notes: Jimmy Greene streams from Chris Jazz on Nov 1.
29. "Gospel Song" - Mike Stern - Echoes and Other Songs [Artistry Music: 2024]
    Notes: Mike Stern Band Streams from Porgy and Bess on Nov 2.
30. "Beauty Beneath the Rubble" - Kris Davis Trio, Johnathan Blake, Robert Hurst - Run the Gauntlet [Pyroclastic Records: 2024]
    Notes: Kris Davis Trio streams from Porgy and Bess on Nov 5.
31. "Star-Crossed Lovers" - Fred Hersch - Silent, Listening [ECM Records: 2024]
    Notes: Fred Hersch is at Club Unterfahrt on Nov 5.
32. "Porto Alegre" - Kenny Barron, Dave Holland Trio, Johnathan Blake - Without Deception [Dare2 Records: 2020]
    Notes: The Dave Holland Trio streams from Club Unterfahrt on Nov 6.
33. "Icons At The Fair" - John Scofield - Combo 66 [Universal Music Division Decca Records France: 2018]
    Notes: John Scofield Combo 73 streams from SF Jazz on Nov 7.
34. "Nem Um Talvez" - Giuseppe Cucchiara, Simon Moullier, Chris McCarthy, Ben Solomon, Adam Arruda - First Book Done [Fresh Sound New Talent: 2025]
    Notes: Simon Moullier and Miguel Zenon stream from the Jazz Gallery on Nov 7.
35. "Abide With Me" - Charles Lloyd - Figure In Blue [Blue Note Records: 2025]
    Notes: Charles Lloyd Quartet streams from Porgy & Bess on Nov 8.
36. "Dingle Dangle" - Jeff "Tain" Watts, Mark Turner, Orlando Le Fleming - Misterioso [GSI Records: 2022]
    Notes: Mark Turner Quartet streams from Bimhuis on Nov 8.
37. "Inflation Blues" - Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition - Special Edition [ECM Records: 2012]

Classical Sunrise - Tuesday

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. "Make a Joyful Noise (Coronation Anthem)" {Andrew LLOYD WEBBER} - Westminster Abbey Choir | Coronation Orchestra - Andrew Nethsingha, Conductor - Coronation Of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla [Decca ]
2. "Grand Canyon Suite" {Ferde GROFE} - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - William Stromberg, Conductor - Grand Canyon Suite / Mississippi Suite / Niagara Falls [Naxos ]
   Notes: From the composer: "In writing 'Grand Canyon Suite' I drew from notes I had made during my constant visits to the rim of the mighty work of nature. I had watched the Canyon in all seasons, in all its moods. And my findings were on paper, notes in hieroglyphics that were later transcribed into musical notes."
3. "Nature Vibration" {Jean-Philippe RIOPY} - Jean-Philippe RIOPY - Meditation 432 [Warner Classics ]
4. "Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 2" {William BOYCE} - Aradia Ensemble - Kevin Mallon, Conductor - BOYCE: Symphonies Nos. 1-8, Op. 2 [Naxos ]
   Notes: The first movement was the first piece of music played during the procession of the bride and bridegroom at the conclusion of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
5. "The Butterfly" {TRADITIONAL} - Ronn McFarlane, lute - The Celtic Lute [Sono Luminus ]
   Notes: McFarlane, an American lutenist and composer, most notable as an interpreter of Renaissance music, formerly taught lute at the Peabody Conservatory,
6. "Ballad of Mack the Knife (Prelude to The Threepenny Opera)" {Kurt WEILL} - Reinhard Firchow, baritone | Konig Ensemble - Jan Latham-König, Conductor - Dei Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera)
   Notes: This song tells of a knife-wielding criminal of the London underworld named Macheath, the "Mack the Knife" of the title
7. "Pirate Jenny" {Kurt WEILL} - Ulrike Steinsky, soprano | Konig Ensemble - Jan Latham-König, Conductor - Dei Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera)
   Notes: Fun fact: Weill held the ideal of writing Gebrauchsmusik-- a German term, meaning "utility music"-- that served a socially useful and specifically identifiable purpose.
8. "Symphonic Metamorphosis after Themes by Carl Maria von Weber" {Paul HINDEMITH} - Cleveland Orchestra- George Szell, Conductor - HINDEMITH, P.: Symphony, "Mathis der Maler" / Symphonic Metamorphosis after Themes by Carl Maria von Weber / WALTON, W.: Variations [Sony Classical ]
   Notes: takes melodies from various works by Carl Maria von Weber, mainly piano duets, but also one from the overture to his incidental music for Turandot (Op. 37/J. 75), and transforms and adapts them so that each movement of the piece is based on one of them
9. "Love Theme - Romeo and Juliet (arr. for piano)" {Nino ROTA} - Massimo Palumbo, piano - ROTA: Film Music (arr. for piano) [Chandos ]
10. "Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major ("La Chasse")" {LV BEETHOVEN} - Maurizio Pollini - BEETHOVEN, L. van: Piano Sonatas Nos. 16-20 [Deutsche Grammophon ]

Classical Prelude - Tuesday

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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WTJU Overnight Mix

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

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Issa Hours

Two pals stay up to play (CDs, records, a few choice files) and read poems, so you don’t have to. We’re up late tonight spinning solitary sounds— hear them in… MoreTwo pals stay up to play (CDs, records, a few choice files) and read poems, so you don’t have to. We’re up late tonight spinning solitary sounds— hear them in your dreams. Less

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