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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

NPR News & 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

Edition #1557 27 April 2024
An evening of international, global roots, and indigenous music from lands near and far.
April 27, 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, […]
March 14, 2024
Also Aired On: Apr 20 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 […]
March 09, 2024
#1549 2 March 2024
This Edition features: Joe McBride, Africando, Sarah-Jane Summers, Jamshield Sharifi, The Steel Wheels Americana Band, American Patchwork Quartet, Lhasa De Sela, Jonas Gwangwa, Benny Carter and Oscar Peterson, a featured […]
March 01, 2024