WNCU 90.7 FM Jazz Radio: Recent Episodes
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Since its debut in August 1995, WNCU, 90.7 FM, licensed to North Carolina Central University, has consistently fulfilled its mission to provide quality culturally appropriate programming to public radio listeners in the Triangle area. The format of this listener supported public radio station entertains the jazz aficionado, educates the novice jazz listener and disseminates news and information relative to the community-at-large. WNCU 90.7 FM is a 50,000 watt public radio station and an affiliate of NPR, PRI and Pacifica Radio.
Lester Young, affectionately known as “Pres,” was a legendary tenor saxophonist whose smooth tone and relaxed phrasing transformed jazz improvisation. Born in Woodville, Mississippi, Young became a central figure in the Kansas City jazz scene and gained fame through his work with Count Basie and collaborations with Billie Holiday. His cool, melodic style deeply influenced generations of saxophonists and helped shape the future of modern jazz.
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Mon – Sat. Overnight A syndicated hourly program, the Jazz Network is the preeminent hosted Jazz music service heard on over 270 outlets nationwide....
Showtime: Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Steve Taxman plays a mixture of classic and new mainstream jazz releases, and also delves in...
Showtime: Sundays from 6 a.m.- 12 p.m. Carolyn Pettiford Ryals presents Hallelujah Praise, three hours of traditional gospel, from quartets to large choirs,...
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Sundays from 9-10 pm Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially...
Showtime: Monday – Thursday from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Hosts Scottie Scarborough, Serena Wiley and Myk’l Hanna play jazz from mainstream to...
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Showtime: Sundays from 12 – 2 pm Join your host, Carolyn Satterfield, for two hours of great and inspiring gospel music by some of...
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. “The Measure of Everyday Life” is a weekly interview program hosted by Dr. Brian Southwell featuring social science researchers...
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Sundays at 7 p.m. The Legal Eagle Review is an informative and thought-provoking weekly show covering legal issues affecting everyday people. Irving Joyner and April Dawson, law...
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Sundays at 7 p.m. The Legal Eagle Review is an informative and thought-provoking weekly show covering legal issues affecting everyday people. Irving Joyner and April Dawson, law...
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. “The Measure of Everyday Life” is a weekly interview program hosted by Dr. Brian Southwell featuring social science researchers...
Showtime: Sundays from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Host Bouna Ndiaye, a native of Senegal, brings music from the motherland. Bouna plays new and...
Saturdays from 7 – 9pm Hosted by Bruce Friedman Blues Time showcases blues artists from across the nation and around the globe who...
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Showtime: Saturday’s from 12 Noon – 4 p.m. Host Jim Davis is a veteran announcer with an amazing library of songs from the late...
Showtime: Sundays at 6:30 p.m. “The Measure of Everyday Life” is a weekly interview program hosted by Dr. Brian Southwell featuring social science...
Showtime: Saturdays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Host Howard Burchette plays a blend of pop hits from the 70’s with some deep...
Sundays from 7 – 8pm Host and executive producer, Glynn Washington: Winner of the public radio talent quest Before creating the Snap Judgment...
Showtime: Sundays from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Host DL spins traditional and modern reggae and dance hall mixes. Reggae is one of...
Sundays at 6 p.m. Mastering Your Money hosted by Ed Fulbright seeks our local and national resources to help educate people about money...
Sundays at 7 p.m. The Legal Eagle Review is an informative and thought-provoking weekly show covering legal issues affecting everyday people. Irving Joyner and April Dawson, law...
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. “The Measure of Everyday Life” is a weekly interview program hosted by Dr. Brian Southwell featuring social science researchers...
Sundays at 6 p.m. Mastering Your Money hosted by Ed Fulbright seeks our local and national resources to help educate people about money...
Sundays at 7 p.m. The Legal Eagle Review is an informative and thought-provoking weekly show covering legal issues affecting everyday people. Irving Joyner and April Dawson, law...
Showtime: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Host Aasim Inshirah blends classic straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, and blues tracks with mainstream...
Mon – Fri from 11am- 3pm Hosted Dr. Tim Holley, faculty member in the NCCU music department, cello player/instructor, and nephew of legendary bass player...
Showtime: Sundays at 6 p.m. Mastering Your Money, hosted by Ed Fulbright, seeks our local and national resources to help educate people about...
Sundays at 7 p.m. The Legal Eagle Review is hosted by NCCU Professors Irving Joyner and April Dawson. Sponsored by NCCU’s School of Law and...