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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

#1604 29 March 2025
Jonathan invites you to tune-in not just for the music, but for the experience of discovery. Øverby’s voice, rich and thoughtful, serves as a guide through the diverse landscape of […]
March 29, 2025
#1603 22 March 2025
Tune in not just for the music, but for the experience of discovery as Jonathan guides you through the diverse landscape of world music designed to affirm that music is […]
March 22, 2025
#1603 15 March 2025
In a world often fractured by misunderstanding, Jonathan offers a path to connecting with others across the globe through world music with a reminder that no matter where we come […]
March 15, 2025
#1602 8 March 2025
Ready for a musical journey? Join Jonathan on The Road To Higher Ground for an evening of nomadic travel along rivers, through valleys, and over mountains. Pack only your imagination […]
March 08, 2025
#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