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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.

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.

Latest Episodes

  • #1586 16 November 2024

    Encore Broadcast #1300 from 1 June 2019.

    #1586  16 November 2024
  • #1585 9 November 2024

    Join Jonathan for a night of world music from lands near and far.

    #1585  9 November 2024
  • Edition #1557 27 April 2024

    An evening of international, global roots, and indigenous music from lands near and far.

    Edition #1557 27 April 2024
  • Edition #1551 16 March 2024

    Sweet Honey In The Rock, Mariachi flor De Toloache, Salsa Celtica, Hugh Masekela, Mariachi El Bronx, La Bottine Souriante, Warsaw Village Band, Fatoumata Diawara, Cesaria Evora, Tshala Muana, The Gloaming, […]

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    Edition #1551 16 March 2024
  • Edition #1550 9 March 2024

    Featuring music by Catrin Finch, Imani Winds, Panorama Jazz Band, Kiran Ahluwalia, African Rhythm Messengers, Angelique Kidjo, Buena Vista Social Club, Anushka Shankar, Abigail Washburn and Bela Fleck with music […]

    Edition #1550  9 March 2024

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