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Merging With the Night

It could be a calm starry night, where the moon is bright, or rumbling and thundering and you could be wondering, as the darkness shields the light, if everything merges… MoreIt could be a calm starry night, where the moon is bright, or rumbling and thundering and you could be wondering, as the darkness shields the light, if everything merges with the night? Yes, everything, say Annie De Blanco and Brock, who invite you to join them every Wednesday night at 11pm for a cosmos of music. Less

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1. "Menopause Rock" - Devon Sproule and Paul Curreri - [Patreon ]
2. "Dreaming of You" - The Coral - The Coral [Deltasonic ]
3. "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" - The Who - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy [Decca ]
4. "Far Far Away" - Slade - Slade
5. "Teenage Kicks" - Undertones - The Very Best of the Undertones [Rykodisk ]
6. "Caroline" - Status Quo - Hello [UMC ]
7. "Riot Women" - Riot Women - Soundtrack: Riot Women [Silverscreen Records ]
8. "Middle of the Road" - The Pretenders - Learning To Crawl [Sire ]
9. "Sound of the Crowd" - Human League - Dare [Virgin ]
10. "The Song About Nothing" - Maizy Ray - Single [Live Once Records: NEW]
11. "Funky People" - The Studio 68 - Rollin' [Detour: NEW]
12. "Good Times" - The Easybeats - Vigil [Varese ]
13. "You Get The Feeling" - Squeeze - Trixies [BMG: NEW]
14. "Telephone Girl" - Eddie and the Hot Rods - Life on the Line [Island ]
15. "Look Through Any Window" - The Hollies - Bus Stop [Laserlight ]
16. "Violet" - Riot Women - Soundtrack [Silverscreen ]
17. "Don't Turn Around" - Aswad - Crucial Tracks [Island ]
18. "Blackbird" - Sylvester - Live At the Opera House [Craft ]
19. "Momentary Breakdown" - Lena Lovitch - Stateless [Stiff ]
20. "Stay" - Maurice Williams - Dirty Dancing [RCA ]
21. "1984" - David Bowie - Diamond Dogs [RCA ]
22. "How Much Did You Get For Your Soul" - Lucinda Williams - World's Gone Wrong [Highway 20 records ]
23. "Freedom Speaks" - Lucinda Williams - World's Gone Wrong [Highway 20 ]
24. "Imperial Wizard" - David Essex - The Complete Collection [Spectrum ]
25. "I Am The Walrus" - The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour [Capitol ]
26. "Hotel In Brixton" - Baxter Dury - Happy Soup [Parlophone ]
27. "Back On The Chain Gang" - The Pretenders - Learning to Crawl [Sire ]
28. "X Offender" - Blondie - Blondie [Chrysalis ]
29. "Ca Plane Pour Moi" - The Headcoatees - Punk Girls [Damaged Goods ]

The Black Beat

The Black Beat dives into the ocean of Black American music. Regardless of genre, if a Black person made it, you'll hear it on The Black Beat. Wednesday night from… MoreThe Black Beat dives into the ocean of Black American music. Regardless of genre, if a Black person made it, you'll hear it on The Black Beat. Wednesday night from 9-11 right here on WTJU. Less

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1. "Restoration" - The WInans - The Light Years [Entertainment One US LP: 1995]
2. "Feeling Good" - Nina Simone - I Put A Spell On You [Verve Music Group: 2013]
3. "I’m Every Woman" - Chaka Khan - Chaka [Warner: 1978]
4. "Brotha" - Angie Stone - Mahogany Soul [J Records: 2001]
5. "Inner City Blues" - H.E.R. - Single [RCA Records: 2021]
6. "Love’s In Need of Love Today" - Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life [Motown: 1976]
7. "Brown Skin" - India Arie - Acoustic Soul [Universal Motown: 2001]
8. "My People" - Amber Mark - Single [Virgin EMI: 2020]
9. "Express Yourself" - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - Express Yourself [Warner: 1970]
10. "Spread Love" - Nathan De’Shon Myers - Found My Joy [RSVP Records: 2022]
11. "Respect" - Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man the Way I Loved You [Atlantic: 1967]
12. "Don’t Worry, Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin - The Best of Bobby McFerrin [Blue Note: 1996]
13. "Move Your Body" - Marshal Jefferson - Frankie Knuckles Presents: His Greatest Hits From Trax Records [Trax Records: 2004]
14. "LET ‘EM KNOW" - T.I. - Single [Grand Histle LLC: 2026]
15. "KOD" - J. Cole - KOD [Roc Nation Records: 2018]
16. "Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe" - Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city [Aftermath: 2012]
17. "Big S**t Poppin’ (Do It)" - T.I. - T.I. VS T.I.P. [Grand Hustle LLC: 2007]
18. "Money Trees (feat. Jay Rock)" - Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city [Aftermath: 2012]
19. "Ambitionz Az A Ridah" - 2Pac - All Eyes On Me [Amaru: 1996]
20. "Tell ‘Em I Said That" - T.I. - T.I. VS T.I.P. [Grand Hustle LLC: 2007]

Living Time

Wednesday nights at 7, take the plunge into the Living Time zone— a 2-hour immersion into the stimulating world of modern jazz and the avant-garde. Gary and Steve bring you… MoreWednesday nights at 7, take the plunge into the Living Time zone— a 2-hour immersion into the stimulating world of modern jazz and the avant-garde. Gary and Steve bring you a world-spanning mix of music, from the cathartic cries of African American masters like Ornette Coleman and John Coltrane to the great innovators of the European improvisational scene, with a focus on the ECM label. If Real Time is getting you down, rejuvenate yourself with a weekly dose of Living Time, on WTJU Charlottesville. Less

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1. "Jubberish" - Meg Okura And The Pan Asian Chamber Ensemble - Isaiah [ 2026]
2. "Under The Aurora Sky" - Tomeka Reid - Dance! Skip! Hop! [Out Of Your Head: 2026]
3. "River" - Laura Ann Singh - Mean Reds [Out Of Your Head: 2026]
4. "She Said" - Laura Ann Singh - Mean Reds
5. "Sea Trypich: Iris Murdoch" - Adam O'Farrill - Elephant [Out Of Your Head: 2026]
6. "Sea Tryptich: along the malecon" - aDAM o'fARRILL - ELEPHANT
7. "Sea Tryptich: The Three of Us" - Adam O'Farrill - Elephant
8. "Black February" - David Murray - Shakill's Warrior [Disk Union: 1991]
9. "Birds Ascend" - Ben Wendel - BaRcoDe [Edition: 2026]
10. "Mimo" - Ben Wendel - BaRcoDe [ 2026]
11. "Dreams We Hold" - Dave Douglas - Four Freedoms [Greenleaf Music: 2026]
12. "Habitual" - Webber/Morris Big Band - Unseparate [Out Of Your Heads: 2025]
13. "Montana" - Max Light and Gregg Belisle-Chi - Don't Forget Your Guitar [AGS Recordings: 2026]
14. "Don't Forget Your Guitar" - Ben Monder and David Tronzo - Don't Forget Your Guitar [AGS Recordings: 2026]
15. "Waiting for the Raptor" - Wendy Eisenberg and Anthony Pirog - Don't Forget Your Guitar [AGS Recordings: 2026]

Something New

Tune in each Wednesday afternoon from 4-7 for Something New as Emily and Michael bring you some of the latest releases in the vast genre of folk music. There is… MoreTune in each Wednesday afternoon from 4-7 for Something New as Emily and Michael bring you some of the latest releases in the vast genre of folk music. There is always plenty of great new music to share! Less

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1. "Crazy Creek" - Bryan Sutton, Jake Stargel - Crazy Creek [Mountain Home Music Company: 2026]
2. "A Song Just For You" - Caleb Stine - Nickels and Dimes [Caleb Stine: 2025]
3. "Brothers And Sisters" - Ethan Setiawan, Caterina Lichtenberg - Encyclopedia Mandolinnica [Adhyaropa Records: 2025]
4. "I Got You" - Tedeschi Trucks Band - I Got You [Fantasy: 2026]
5. "Have You Ever" - Taarka - Single [Taarka: 2026]
   Notes: Recorded at Frogville Studios.
6. "Lawns" - Grant Gordy, Ben Garnett - Lawns [AGS Recordings: 2026]
7. "Little Bird" - Kate & Brendan, Kate Gregory, Brendan Hearn - One Year Since [Adhyaropa Records: 2025]
8. "You Climb The Mountain" - The Onlies - You Climb The Mountain [The Onlies: 2025]
9. "When I Wake up to Sleep No More (Live)" - Sarah Kate Morgan & Leo Shannon - Featherbed [June Appal Recordings: 2025]
10. "I Ain't Never" - Sam Grisman Project, Logan Ledger - Sam Grisman Project [SGP Records: 2025]
11. "The Times They Are a-Changin'" - Sandra McCracken - The Times They Are a-Changin' [Steadfast Music: 2026]
12. "Beef Demon" - George Jackson, Frank Evans, Eli Broxham, Gus Tritsch - Center Of The Universe [Adhyaropa Records: 2026]
13. "Good Friends" - Max Gomez - Memory Mountain [Marveltone Records: 2025]
14. "West Dakota Rose" - Wyatt Ellis, Christopher Henry - West Dakota Rose [Knee High Records: 2026]
15. "Dirtbag Saloon" - Emily Scott Robinson - Appalachia [Oh Boy Records: 2026]
16. "Willie Is Coming Home" - Ricky Skaggs - Willie Is Coming Home [Skaggs Family Records, Inc: 2025]
17. "February" - Humbird - February [Nettwerk Music Group: 2026]
18. "Engine 99" - Langhorne Slim - The Dreamin' Kind [Dualtone Music Group: 2026]
19. "Virginia" - Clay Street Unit - Sin & Squalor [Leo33: 2026]
20. "Looking for Something Good" - The Infamous Stringdusters - 20/20 [Americana Vibes: 2026]
21. "Let's Get Out Of Here" - Alison Brown, Steve Martin - Safe, Sensible And Sane [Compass Records: 2025]
22. "When the Heart Wants" - Abigail Rose, Weston Hunter - When the Heart Wants [Tone Tree Music: 2026]
23. "Waves on the Sea" - The Onlies - You Climb The Mountain [The Onlies: 2025]
24. "Appalachia" - Emily Scott Robinson - Appalachia [Oh Boy Records: 2026]
25. "Mother Eagle (Sing Me Alive) - Atlanta" - I'm With Her, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins - The Obvious Child (Nashville) [Rounder: 2026]
26. "The Immigrant" - Tony Furtado - The Immigrant [Yousay Furtado Records: 2025]
27. "Highway One - Bonfire Session" - Leon Majcen, The Sticks - The Bonfire Sessions [Cloverdale Records: 2025]
28. "Pipe Dream" - Pert Near Sandstone - Pipe Dream [Pert Near Sandstone: 2026]
29. "Cruel" - Caitlin Canty - Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove [Tone Tree Music / Caitlin Canty: 2025]
30. "Mermaid Weather" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
31. "Fire Season" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
32. "Follow Your Whispers" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
33. "Edna Strange" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
34. "Dry Land" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
35. "Call Me a Bullet" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
36. "Claws" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
37. "Mama I Should Call" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
38. "I Remember Nothing" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
39. "Don't Let Me Run Away" - John Craigie - I Swam Here [ZABRISKIE POINT RECORDS: 2026]
40. "Humphry's Jig" - George Jackson, Frank Evans, Eli Broxham - Center Of The Universe [AdhyAropa Records: 2026]
41. "Invisible Chalk" - Madison Cunningham - Ace [Verve Forecast: 2025]
42. "Indigo Park" - Bruce Hornsby - Indigo Park [Zappo Productions: 2026]
43. "Waterfall" - Jake Shimabukuro - Calm Seas [JS Records / Tone Tree Music: 2026]

Foggy Notion

Mood motivated music for midweek musing. You’ll hear music from all genres: soul, punk, funk, dance, and of course, rawk!

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1. "Jumbo Nummer Nul - Live" - Gasolin' - Live I Skandinavien [Columbia: 1978]
   Notes: Denmark
2. "I Just Don't Know How to Say Goodbye" - The Groop - The Groop [Sundazed: 1969]
   Notes: Australia
3. "Save the Country" - Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger, Brian Auger & The Trinity - Streetnoise [Soul Bank Music: 1969]
   Notes: Laura Nyro cover. Relevant!
4. "Try a Little Sunshine" - The Factory - Try a Little sunshine [CBS: 1969]
5. "You Know I Do" - The Crucibles - Shutdown 66 [Ernie Douglas Records: 1966/1991]
   Notes: "The World's Only 60's Punk Record" according to the lp cover. Thank you to my brother Danny!
6. "Lola K (background)" - Xtra - "Oh! 10-15" [CBS: 1971]
   Notes: Sweden
7. "Sweet Jolly Joyce" - Ache - Green Man [Universal Music A/S: 1971]
   Notes: Denmark - ScandiPsychFolk Marathon program is available in recent shows archive until 9pm, feb 21
8. "Kommunsera!" - Kebnekajse - Resa Mot Okänt Mål [Silence Records: 1971]
   Notes: Sweden - song: Communicate; album: Journey Towards an Unknown Destination
9. "Kom Og Varm Dig Ved Min Side" - The Savage Rose - Solen Var Også Din [Playground Music: 1978]
   Notes: Denmark - song: Come and warm yourself by my side; album: The Sun Was Yours Too
10. "Olen Eläin" - Pekka Streng & Tasavallan Presidentti - Magneettimiehen Kuolema [Janus Records: 1970]
    Notes: Finland - song: I am an animal; album: Death of the Magnet Man
11. "Tusen År & Sju Timmar (background)" - Anna Själv Tredje - Tussilago Fánfara [Silence Records: 1977]
    Notes: Sweden - song: A Thousand Years & Seven Hours. Tussilago Farfara is the scientific name for the herb, coltsfoot.
12. "This Is Love" - Sly & The Family Stone - Small Talk [Epic/Legacy: 1974]
13. "Memory Lane" - Minnie Riperton - Minnie [CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92): 1979]
14. "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh" - Bill Withers - 'Justments [Legacy Recordings: 1974]
15. "Open" - Smokey Robinson - Smokey's Family Robinson [UNI/MOTOWN: 1976]
16. "Sunny D (background)" - Valentin Prince - Nexus [Valentin Prince: NEW/2026]
    Notes: Playing at WTJU Saturday, 8pm
17. "Queen of Globes and Mirrors" - Sharp Pins - Balloon Balloon Balloon [Perennial / K Records: NEW/2025]
18. "Dans l'os" - Hélène Barbier - Panorama [Bonsound: NEW/2025]
19. "Is It Now?" - Automatic - Is It Now? [Stones Throw Records: 2025]
20. "Patti Girl" - Lightheaded - Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming! [Slumberland Records LLC: 2025]
21. "Finland (background)" - Valentin Prince - Nexus [Valentin Prince: New/2026]
    Notes: Catch Valentin Prince live on Third Rail this Saturday at WTJU, open to an audience and also broadcast on 91.1, wtju.net & youtube
22. "Always In The Back Of My Mind" - Sleepyard feat. Ken Stringfellow - Always In The Back Of My Mind [Apollon Records: 2025]
    Notes: Sleepyyard is Norwegian. Ken Stringfellow is American.
23. "Today" - Dead Man - Euphoria [Crusher Records: 2008]
    Notes: Sweden
24. "The Chief" - L'Ile Volante - East of Gothenburg [Busy Bee Production: 2025]
    Notes: Sweden - Band name translates to "The Flying Island"
25. "Tjörn (background)" - Björn Olsson - The Crayfish [Gravitation: 2003]
    Notes: Sweden - Tjörn means pond
26. "Song To The Siren" - This Mortal Coil - It'll End In Tears [4AD: 1984]
27. "Horizon" - Holy River - Day is Born [Earth Folk Collective: New/2026]
28. "Rachel's Song" - Julianna Barwick, Mary Lattimore - Tragic Magic [InFine: New/2026]
29. "Heaven" - Susan Pillsbury - Susan Pillsbury [ODL: 2010]
    Notes: Thank you Lucas & DJ Simon Says for this. Their Folk Marathon show "A Meeting of the PPFMA" (Poets for the Proliferation of Folk Music Association) is available until 11pm, feb 20
30. "The Good" - Valentin Prince - Kiss Your Hands [Valentin Prince: NEW/2025]
    Notes: Playing at WTJU Saturday, 10pm

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. "Jambar" - Afrodream - Guiss Guiss [Rubik Media: 2025]
   Notes: Italy/Senegal/Argentina
2. "Contigo en el astral" - Shahaf Shvarzman - Single [TaOr Music: 2025]
   Notes: Israel
3. "Tellalt" - Imarhan - Essam [City Slang: 2026]
   Notes: Algeria
4. "Kafaroo" - Sona Jobarteh (feat. Ravid Kahalani) - Badinyaa Kumoo [African Guild Records: 2022]
   Notes: Gambia
5. "Toda Fé" - Gilmar Gomes, Angelique Kidjo, Richard Bona - Single [Gilmar Gomes: 2023]
   Notes: Brazil/Benin/Cameroon
6. "Fanjiry" - Damily - Single [Bongo Joe: 2026]
   Notes: Madagascar
7. "Mokumba" - Playing For Change, Roberto Luti, Jason Tamba - Mark's Park Vol.1 by Playing For Change [Playing For Change Records: 2025]
   Notes: Various
8. "Sagherat Assani" - Tinariwen (feat. Sulafa Elyas) - Single [Wedge: 2026]
   Notes: Mali/Sudan
9. "Oye" - Kadencia - En Otro Barrio [Kadencia: 2022]
   Notes: Puerto Rico - 3/19 UVA Latin America Studies Presents Kadencia at The Southern
10. "Tus Huellas" - Colombiafrica The Mystic Orchestra - Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land [World Music: 2007]
    Notes: Colombia
11. "Galuma (Calm)" - the Garifuna Collective - Ayó [Stonetree Records: 2013]
    Notes: Belize
12. "Fa'waka - Part 1" - Dany Play - Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque [Strut: 1980]
    Notes: Guyana/Brazil
13. "Lotus Feet" - Shakti - Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) [Abstract Logix: 2025]
    Notes: India/England
14. "Vagar" - La Yegros - Viene de Mi [Waxploitation: 2013]
    Notes: Argentina
15. "Amadou" - Ablaye Cissoko, Kiya Tabassian, Constantinople - Estuaire [Ma Case Records: 2026]
    Notes: Senegal/Canada
16. "Atwer Abroba" - Ebo Taylor - Life Stories [Strut: 1977]
    Notes: Ghana - RIP
17. "Tengo Que Contarte" - Julieta Venegas (feat. Natalia Lafourcade) - Single [Altafonte under exclusive license from Lolein Music S.A. de C.V.: 2026]
    Notes: Mexico
18. "Roots of All Evil" - Horace Andy - Get Wise (Expanded Version) [Sanctuary Records: 1975]
    Notes: Jamaica
19. "Bwiza" - AFROTRONIC (feat. Sahra Halgan) - 1983 [Mairie de Vénissieux - école de musique Jean-Wiener: 2026]
20. "SENTADO SOBRE LOS MUERTOS (BALADA DE MIGUEL HERNANDEZ)" - Néstor Pardo - Single [Néstor Pardo: 2026]
    Notes: Spain
21. "Eni Nbinu Wa - Re-Mastered" - King Sunny Ade - Sunny Ade, Vol. 1 (Re-Mastered) [Sunny Alade Records Ltd.: 2026]
    Notes: Nigeria
22. "B Side Mambo" - El Timba - Descargando [Montefeltro: 2010]
    Notes: Italy

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. "Fanfare For The Common Man" - London Symphony Orchestra - Copland Conducts Copland [BMG: 2003]
2. "Trumpet/Multikulti Soothsayer" - Don Cherry - Multikulti [A & M: 1989]
3. "Flute/ Birdboy" - Don Cherry - Multikulti [A & M: 1989]
4. "Melodica/Dedication To Thomas Mapfumo" - Don Cherry - Multikulti [A & M: 1989]
5. "Pettiford Bridge" - Don Cherry - Multikulti [A & M: 1989]
6. "Until The Rain Comes" - Don Cherry - Multikulti [A & M: 1989]
7. "Divinity Tree" - Don Cherry - Multikulti [A & M: 1989]
8. "Rhumba Multikulti" - Don Cherry - Multikulti [A & M: 1989]
9. "Give Me The Night" - Randy Crawford - Best of Randy Crawford [Warner: 1986]
10. "Rio De Janeiro Blue" - Randy Crawford - Best of Randy Crawford [Warner: 1986]
11. "Street Life" - Randy Crawford - Best of Randy Crawford [Warner: 1986]
12. "Imagine" - Randy Crawford, Yellowjackets - Best of Randy Crawford [Warner: 1986]
13. "Change of the Guard" - Kamasi Washington - The Epic [Brainfeeder: 2015]
14. "The Next Step" - Kamasi Washington - The Epic [Brainfeeder: 2015]
15. "Africa" - Ian Dogole - The Last Trane to Africa [Ian Dogole: 2026]
16. "Dahomey Dance" - Ian Dogole - The Last Trane to Africa [Ian Dogole: 2026]
17. "Afro Blue" - Ian Dogole - The Last Trane to Africa [Ian Dogole: 2026]
18. "Song Of Those Who Seek" - Michael Dease - MSU Jazz Trombones - Spartan Strong [Origin: 2026]
19. "Groove Blues" - Michael Dease - MSU Jazz Trombones - Spartan Strong [Origin: 2026]
20. "I Like The Sunrise" - Kurt Elling & the WDR Big Band - In The Brass Palace [Big Shoulders: 2026]

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. "Alexander's Feast: Overture" {George Frideric HANDEL} - The Sixteen - Alexander's Feast [Coro ]
2. "Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in C Major" {Francois DEVIENNE} - Wonkak Kim, clarinet; Eun-Hye Grace Choi, piano - Devienne: Clarinet Sonatas [Naxos ]
3. "Violin Concerto No. 1" {Philip GLASS} - Anne Akiko Meyers, violin; LA Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel - Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 1 [Platoon ]
4. "Minuet in G Major Variation" {Johann Sebastian BACH (arr. Jan Peter Klopfel)} - Eldbjørg Hemsing, violin; Tim Allhoff, keyboardsd, Norwegian String Quintet - Colors of Bach [Sony Classical ]
5. "Ben Hur: Parade of the Charioteers" {Mikos ROZSA} - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Rumon Gamba - The Film Music of Miklos Rozsa [Chandos ]
6. "An Italian in London: Overture" {Domenico CIMAROSA} - Toronto Chamber Orchestra, Kevin Mallon - Domenico Cimarosa: The Complete Overtures [Naxos ]
7. "Keyboard Sonata in G Major" {Domenico SCARLATTI} - Scott Ross, keyboard - Scarlatti: The Complete Keyboard Works, Vol 1c [Warner Classic ]
8. "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B-flat Major, K.207" {Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART} - Chloe Chua, violin; Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Hans Graf - Mozart: Violin Concertos [Pentatone ]
9. "Torments of Tantalus: Overture" {Franz von SUPPE} - Vienna Philharmonic, Zubin Mehta - Suppe: Overture [Sony Classical ]

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 Am The Fly" - Wire - Chairs Missing [Harvest: 1978]
2. "Torn Curtain" - Television - Marquee Moon [Elektra: 1977]
   Notes: For bassist Fred Smith, also known for his work with Blondie (died 2/5)
3. "Friend Is A Four Letter Word" - CAKE - Fashion Nugget [Capricorn Records: 1996]
   Notes: For Greg Brown, co-founder and guitarist (died 2/7)
4. "Trouble" - Yusuf/Cat Stevens - Mona Bone Jakon [A&M Records: 1970]
   Notes: For Bud Cort (died 2/11), soulful leading man of humanist black comedy Harold and Maude.
5. "Black Hearted Love" - PJ Harvey & John Parish - A Woman A Man Walked By [Island Records: 2009]
6. "Laurie Did It" - Flamin' Groovies - Supersnazz [Epic: 1969]
   Notes: Band best known for "Shake Some Action". Shoutout to my friend Cory who recommended this song to me.
7. "Paloma Negra" - Chavela Vargas - Chavela Vargas [RCA Victor: 1961]
   Notes: Folk Marathon show "Beyond The Binary" - Thanks, Lewis!
8. "Come Unto Me" - The Mavericks - In Time [The Valory Music Company: 2013]
   Notes: Folk Marathon show "The Mavericks: Celebrating Raul Malo" - Thanks, Jay H.!
9. "Talking In Your Sleep" - The Romantics - In Heat [Nemperor Records: 1983]
10. "Only Dreaming" - Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Nothing Wrong [Situation Two: 1988]
11. "Desire" - Gene Loves Jezebel - Discover [Geffen Records: 1986]
12. "Sweetheart Contract" - Magazine - The Correct Use Of Soap [Virgin: 1980]
13. "Always Ascending" - Franz Ferdinand - Always Ascending [Domino: 2018]
14. "Flame" - Sebadoh - The Sebadoh [Sub Pop: 1999]
15. "The Hustler" - Anni Hogan - Kickabye [Cold Spring Records: 2009]
    Notes: Reissue (with added material) of tracks originally released in 1985 on the EP "Anni Hogan Plays 'Kickabye'". Hogan is a relatively unsung collaborator of Nick Cave, Blixa Bargeld, Marc Almond, and many others.
16. "Idiot Waltz" - The Gun Club - Lucky Jim [Triple X Records: 1993]
17. "True Love Will Find You In The End" - Beck - Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime [Capitol Records: NEW]
    Notes: Daniel Johnston cover from newly released compilation LP of love-related songs.
18. "Put Me Down" - The Cranberries - Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? [Island Records: 1993]
19. "Pillar Box Red" - The The - 45 RPM (The Singles Of The The) [Epic: 2002]
20. "I Lost Something In The Hills" - Sibylle Baier - Colour Green [Orange Twin Records: 2006]
    Notes: Originally recorded between 1970-1973 in Germany. Released in the early 2000s to belated acclaim.
21. "Undenied" - Portishead - Roseland New York [Go! Beat: 1998]
22. "Nantes" - Beirut - The Flying Cup Club [Ba Da Bing!: 2007]
23. "Sweet Heat Lightning" - Gregory Alan Isakov - Appaloosa Bones [Dualtone: 2023]
24. "End Of Beginning" - Djo - Decide [self-released: 2022]
    Notes: Stage moniker of Joe Keery of Stranger Things fame. Simply pronounced "Joe".
25. "Old Tape" - Lucius - Lucius [Fantasy: 2025]
    Notes: ft. War on Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel.
26. "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out" - Death By Chocolate - Death By Chocolate [Jetset Records: 2001]
    Notes: Cat Stevens cover by art/psych rock music prodigy Angela Faye Tillett who was a teenager at the time.