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The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby

Dr. Jonathan Øverby uses the power of music as a “pathway to increasing our understanding of diverse groups worldwide.” Shaped and inspired by his many years of independent travel, research, and engagement with music makers around the globe, Jonathan invites you to tune in and experience an evening of culturally — inclusive celebration of genres — near and far, ancient and modern, familiar and unique.

Schedule

WPR Music, Saturdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hosted by

Dr. Jonathan Øverby

Playlist Archives

Search here for past playlists, available for you to view Sundays after 12:00 PM. You can also listen to the Saturday broadcast online for two weeks after the original broadcast date on Mondays.

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Latest Episodes

#1595 18 January 2025
Travel The Road To Higher Ground where the weekend celebration of world music, it’s people, cultures and traditions are designed to be educational, edifying and entertaining. Along the way you […]
January 18, 2025
#1594 11 January 2025
For an evening of international music, travel The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby. It’s where you can reach for and hear the stars – stars of world music […]
January 10, 2025
#1593 4 January 2025
The Road To Higher Ground connects you with varied musical traditions as a pathway to creating a better understanding of people near and far.
January 04, 2025
#1588 30 November 2024
Encore Broadcast First Aired #1499 18 March 2023
November 30, 2024
Edition #1557 27 April 2024
An evening of international, global roots, and indigenous music from lands near and far.
April 27, 2024

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