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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

#1601 1 March 2025
Come take a stroll on The Road To Higher Ground where the pathway guiding each step welcomes you to an evening of world music echoing from the highways and byways […]
March 01, 2025
#1600 22 February 2025
Looking for a new travel experience? Then pack light and live your best life wandering on The Road To Higher Ground. It’s where musicians from lands near and far perform. […]
February 22, 2025
#1599 15 February 2025
Join Jonathan as he wanders the world retracing the the footsteps of ancient and modern music makers whose discoveries inform the essence of global music.
February 15, 2025
#1598 8 February 2025
Connecting with faraway places creates the opportunity to understand diverse groups better on The Road To Higher Ground. It’s where you can connect with new and familiar musical styles, sounds, […]
February 08, 2025
#1597 1 February 2025
This weekend, tune in and join Jonathan and some of his international friends on The Road To Higher Ground. Each artist is eager to share their stories through the power […]
February 01, 2025