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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. "Many Rivers To Cross" - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [UMC (Universal Music Catalogue): 1972]
   Notes: :'(
2. "Come Down (69 Version)" - Lord Creator - Lord Creator [Spirit of 69 Records: 2014]
   Notes: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/12/lord-creator-obituary
3. "Libre" - Y La Bamba - Ojos Del Sol [Tender Loving Empire: 2016]
   Notes: Not technically international... Portland Based Band
4. "Sacatela" - La Femme - Sacatela [Disque Pointu: 2022]
   Notes: https://lafemmeressort.bandcamp.com/music
5. "Capoeira De Oxalá" - Rosa Maria - Uma Rosa Com Bossa [EMI Music Brasil Ltda: 1966]
6. "Briguenta" - Helio Matheus - Helio Matheus [Sony Music Entertainment: 1975]
7. "Mon fils, ne fais jamais la guerre" - Les Ogres De Barback, Pat Kalla - Mon fils, ne fais jamais la guerre [Irfan, le label: 2025]
   Notes: Released Nov 7th 2025
8. "Côco do Macaco" - Sócrates E As Garotas - Côco do Macaco [La Matta Records: 2020]
   Notes: https://rafaelcotait.bandcamp.com/track/s-crates-e-as-garotas-coco-do-macaco-cotait-edit 1979
9. "Nos Coje la Tarde" - The Bongo Hop, Pao Barreto - Satingarona Pt. 1 [TheUnderdogRecords: 2016]
   Notes: https://thebongohop.bandcamp.com/album/satingarona-part-1
10. "Tite jeanne" - The Bongo Hop, Nidia Gongora - Satingarona Pt. 1 [TheUnderdogRecords: 2016]
11. "Plenty Time" - The Movers - The Movers - Vol. 1 - 1970-1976 (Analog Africa No.35) [Analog Africa: 2022]
    Notes: https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/album/the-movers-vol-1-1970-1976-analog-africa-nr-35 Southern Zambia
12. "Mágica" - El Michels Affair, Rogê - 24 Hour Sports [Big Crown Records: 2025]
    Notes: https://elmichelsaffair.bandcamp.com/album/24-hr-sports
13. "Sage comme une image" - Lio - Sage comme une image [ZE RECORDS: 1980]
    Notes: Portuguese Belgian Singer and Actress
14. "Ficktjuven" - Dina Ögon - Dina Ögon [Playground Music: 2021]
    Notes: Swedish band - 2 Grammys
15. "Ascensión" - Pure Colors, Soul Food Horns - Dreaming In Four Dimensions [Spectrum Records: 2022]
    Notes: https://purecolors.bandcamp.com/
16. "Samemala" - Joi N'Juno - Samemala [Canopy: 2024]
    Notes: https://joinjunomusic.bandcamp.com/
17. "Vocalize My Luv" - Florence Adooni - A.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Exercise In Unity) [Philophon: 2025]
    Notes: https://florenceadooni.bandcamp.com/album/a-o-e-i-u-an-ordinary-exercise-in-unity
18. "Shine All Night" - Jimi Tenor, Jimi Tenor Band, Florence Adooni - Shine All Night [Bureau B: 2025]
    Notes: Finish Composer's new album
19. "Once In A Lifetime" - WITCH - Once In A Lifetime / Psycho Killer [BBE Music: 2025]
    Notes: Zamrock legends W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) https://bbemusic.bandcamp.com/album/w-i-t-c-h-once-in-a-lifetime-astr-nne-psycho-killer
20. "Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’awu" - K. Frimpong, Cubano Fiestas - The Blue Album [Soundway Records Ltd: 2025]
    Notes: https://frimpong.bandcamp.com/album/the-blue-album Rerelease from 1976
21. "Za Labalaba" - The Zulus, Hugh Masekela - The Chisa Years 1965-1975 (Rare and Unreleased) [BBE Music: 2006]
    Notes: https://bbemusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-chisa-years
22. "Puaj" - Salin - Rammana [Salin: 2025]
    Notes: https://salinmusic.bandcamp.com/album/rammana Thai funky Drummer/Producer
23. "Check the World" - The Shanghai Restoration Project, T-Town Boy - Check the World [Undercover Culture Music: 2025]
24. "Second Childhood" - The Shanghai Restoration Project, Tebza Majaivane - Second Childhood [Undercover Culture Music: 2025]
    Notes: https://shanghairestorationproject.bandcamp.com/track/second-childhood Zulu / Soweto Rapper
25. "GLORIA" - 西岡恭蔵 - 南米旅行 [TRIO RECORDS: 1994]
    Notes: Kyouzou Nishioka - 1976
26. "Mouhamodou Lo and His Children" - Wau Wau Collectif - Yaral Sa Doom [Sahel Sounds: 2021]
    Notes: https://wauwaucollectif.bandcamp.com/album/yaral-sa-doom Senegal fishing village and a Swedish producer
27. "Look up in the Sky - Négro Nature" - Francis The Great - Ravissante Baby [Hot Casa Records: 2015]
    Notes: Originally recorded in 1976 https://hotcasarecords.bandcamp.com/track/look-up-in-the-sky

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. "Gratitude" - Sharel Cassity - Gratitude [Sunnyside: 2025]
2. "In The Spirit" - Sharel Cassity - Gratitude [Sunyside: 2025]
3. "Pass The Jug" - Frank Melrose - Good Time Mama [Gennett: 2008]
4. "Jelly Roll Stomp" - Frank Melrose - A Piano Anthology - From Jelly Roll to Bill Evans [ 1994]
5. "Piano Breakdown" - Frank Melrose - Now That's Chicago [ 1930]
6. "Autumn Leaves" - Miiles Davis - Somethin' Else [Blue Note: 1958]
7. "Autumn Serenade" - John Coltrane w/Johnny Hartman - Ballads [Prestige: 1963]
8. "I Thank You" - Sam & Dave - I Thank You [Stax: 1968]
9. "Everybody Eats When They Come To My Houuse" - Cab Calloway - Hi De Ho Man: Bab Calloway Classics [Sony: 1974]
10. "We Begin (1-3)" - Steve Tibbetts - Close [ECM: 2025]
11. "Away - Part 1" - Steve Tibbetts - Close [ECM: 2025]
12. "Remember - Part 1" - Steve Tibbetts - Close [ECM: 2025]
13. "Remember and Wish" - Steve Tibbetts - Close [ECM: 2025]
14. "We End" - Steve Tibbetts - Close [ECM: 2025]
15. "You Can Get It If You Really Want" - Jimmy Cliff, - The Harder They Come [Island: 1972]
16. "Rivers of Babylon" - Jimmy Cliff, The Melodians - The Harder They Come [Island: 1972]
17. "Many Rivers To Cross" - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come [Island: 1972]
18. "The Harder They Come" - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come [Island: 1972]
19. "Johnny Too Bad" - Jimmy Cliff, The Slickers - The Harder They Come [Island: 1972]
20. "007 (Shanty Town)" - Desmond Dekker - The Harder They Come [Island: 1972]
21. "Sitting In Limbo" - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come [Island: 1972]
22. "Lasting Impression" - Brandon Sanders - Lasting Impression [Savant: 2025]
23. "Our Love Is Here To Stay" - Brandon Sanders - Lasting Impression [Savant: 2025]
24. "Soul Eyes" - Brandon Sanders - Lasting Impression [Savant: 2025]
25. "All That Meat and No Potatoes" - Louis Armstrong - Satch Playas Fats [Sony: 1955]
26. "All The Things You Are" - Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Vibrations In The Village, Live At The Village Gate [Resonance: 1963]
27. "Blues Minor At The Gate" - Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Vibrations In The Village, Live At The Village Gate [Resonance: 1963]

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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1. "Land of the Mountain and the Flood" {Hamish MACCUNN} - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins - MacCunn: Land of the Mountain and the Flood, etc. [Hyperion ]
2. "Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 3, No. 5, HWV 316" {George Frideric HANDEL} - Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown - Handel: Concerti Grossi [haenssler CLASSIC ]
3. "Aquarias "The Explorer"" {Tony ANN} - Tony Ann, piano - 360 [Decca ]
4. "Symphony No. 93 in D Major" {Joseph HAYDN} - The Hanover Band, Roy Goodman - Haydn: Symphonies No. 93, 94, and 95 [Hyperion ]
5. "North by Northwest: Overture" {Bernard HERRMANN} - Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen - Herrmann: The Film Scores [Sony Classical ]
6. "Sea Murmers" {Mario CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO} - Daniel Hope, violin; Maria Todtnhaupt, piano - Escape to Paradise: The Hollywood Album [Deutsche Grammophon ]
7. "Keyboard Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053" {Johann Sebastian BACH} - Beatrice Rana, keyboard; Amsterdam Sinfonietta - Bach: Keyboard Concertos, BWV 1052, 1053, 1054, and 1056 [Warner Classics ]
8. "Three Preludes: Andante con Moto e Poco Rubato" {George GERSHWIN} - John Nakamatsu, piano - Gershwin: Three Preludes [harmonia mundi ]
9. "Escales" {Jacques IBERT} - Sinfonia of London, John Wilson - Escales: French Orchestral Works [Chandos ]
10. "Pomp and Circumstance March No. 5 in C Major" {Edward ELGAR} - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Yehudi Menuhin - Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance Marches, etc. [Warner Classics ]

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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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. "I Want 2 B U" - THE THE - -- [Cineola: 2020]
2. "Don't Think" - The Big Moon - Walking Like We Do [Fiction Records: 2020]
3. "Nathalie" - Gilbert Bechaud - -- [His Master's Voice: 1964]
4. "Heir" - Public Memory - Wuthering Drum [Felte: 2016]
5. "Jamileh" - Ko Shin Moon - Miniature I & II [Total Totem: 2022]
6. "Le Temps de l'Amour" - Francoise Hardy - Francoise Hardy [Disques Vogue: 1962]
7. "Needles and Pins" - The Ramones - Road To Ruin [Sire: 1978]
   Notes: Written by Sonny Bono
8. "Pumpkin" - Tricky - Maxinquaye [Island Records: 1995]
   Notes: YouTube creator Trash Theory has a great recent video that focuses on this period in the artist's career.
9. "Le Monde" - Richard Carter - Talk To Me Original Soundtrack [A24 Music: 2023]
10. "Videotape" - Radiohead - In Rainbows [XL Recordings: 2007]
11. "Maybe" - The Chantels - -- [End: 1957]
12. "Suffer" - Smashing Pumpkins - Gish [Caroline Records: 1991]
13. "The Night Face Up III" - Post Moves - No Dignity In Haste [Obsolete Staircases: 2019]
14. "Swan" - Not For Radio - Melt [Atlantic: [NEW]]
15. "I Don't Know When I'll See You Again" - Sweet Nobody - Driving Off To Nowhere [self-released: [NEW]]
16. "Temptation Rag" - Harry Roy And His Orchestra - -- [Shellac: 1935]
17. "I'm Not In Love" - Kelsey Lu - Blood [Columbia: 2019]
    Notes: 10CC cover
18. "[excerpt] Blue Jam Monologue - Gun" - Chris Morris w/Robert Katz - -- [--: --]
    Notes: Show originally aired on BBC Radio 1 b/t 1997 and 1999
19. "Gun" - Velvet Ruin - Gemini/Gun [self-released: [NEW]]
    Notes: Up and coming Richmond band with a very dynamic stage presence, just played Charlottesville's Book Club
20. "It's Not What You Do" - Carla Bley & Paul Haines - Escalator Over The Hill [JCOA Records: 1971]
21. "Too Much Time" - Torent - Red Isn't Real [self-released: 2022]
22. "Waltz #2" - J Mascis - Say Yes! A Tribute to Elliott Smith [American Laundromat Records: 2016]
23. "I'm Not Human At All" - Sleep Party People - Sleep Party People [Speed Of Sound: 2010]
24. "[excerpt] Blue Jam Monologue - The Belt" - Chris Morris w/Robert Katz - -- [--: --]
    Notes: Show originally aired on BBC Radio 1 b/t 1997 and 1999
25. "Twinkle Song" - Miley Cyrus - Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz [RCA: 2017]
26. "Losing Interest In The Things You Love" - Miffle - Goodbye, World! [self-released: [NEW]]
27. "I'll Be Seeing You" - Vera Lynn - -- [MGM Records: 1962]