World Music with African Roots and more... Saturday Evenings 7:00-10:00 PM
Each edition of Higher Ground features Jonathan’s weekly blend of new and legendary artists from around the globe. His three hour broadcast celebrates a soulful mix of Salsa, Samba, Urban and Southern Gospel, Merengue, Bachata, Delta Blues, Reggae, Bossa Nova, Cuban, Brazilian folk, Afro-Pop, Zouk, Reggae, R&B and jazz.
Hear Higher Ground on most WPR's Music Stations and on WHAD-FM 90.7 in Milwaukee. You can also listen to WPR's Live Streams using RealPlayer, Windows Media Player and iTunes.
"Join me each Saturday night when we celebrate, dance to, and learn about world music with African roots. You’ll hear unique styles from artists whose music connects people with prominent places around the globe."
- Jonathan Overby, Host/Executive Producer
Upcoming Broadcasts
Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM:
This edition of Higher Ground features selected works by the Buena Vista Social Club, Brazilian singer Francise Hime, David Munrow and the Early Music Consort Of London, Turkish folk music and South Africa's Hugh Masekela.
Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM:
Saturday evening stop by Higher Ground as Jonathan explores diverse musical sounds from around the world. Along the way, he'll visit some unique places where the music, culture and celebration come together.
This edition features piano music of Africa and the African diaspora by pianist William H. Chapman Nyaho, the Georgia Mass Choir, Cuba’s Puerto Plata,
reggaeton artist Ivy Queen and the Higher Ground World Music Quiz.
Weekly Playlist
Listing of the music played on Higher Ground: song titles, albums, bands, etc.
World Music Spotlight
New Orleans music icon Allen Toussaint talks with Jonathan Overby about his storied career and his plans to move forward in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Every week, Higher Ground explores the World Music scene with interviews and music clips from special guests around the globe.
Events Calendar
The Higher Ground calendar lists upcoming events, concerts in Wisconsin, Twin Cities and Chicago areas.
Specials
While they last, Jonathan will send you a souvenir copy of the official printed program. To receive your copy, please send an e-mail addressed to highergroundlive@wpr.org or send a post card addressed to: Higher Ground, WPR, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53706 so you can listen and follow along with your ceremony program in hand!
Podcast
Higher Ground podcasts interviews and music from the World Music spotlights artists.
Live Chat
Email comments, suggestions or questions to Jonathan during the actual live broadcast at: highergroundlive@wpr.org
About Higher Ground
Click here to find out more about the mission of Higher Ground, Jonathan Overby and the history of the show.
