WNCU-Radio

11/02/2024

Dive into the funky beats of the 70s with Howard Burchette on WNCU 90.7 FM! Join us for a journey through pop hits and deep funk as Howard serves up a blend that's sure to get you grooving. Plus, get the inside scoop on musicians, bands, and all the happenings from the vibrant funk scene of the 70s. Let the funk take over! 🙌🏾🎶

Tune in now to 90.7FM WNCU for The Funk Show 📻🕺

11/02/2024

WNCU is excited to announce that our very own general manager, Lackisha Freeman, has been selected as a member of the Public Media Diversity Leaders Initiative’s (PMDLI) fall 2024 class. PMDLI is hosted by the at Furman University, in partnership with and /. The program helps participants establish diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as core values in their organizations and encourage media to build these valuies into their behaviors, systems, and culture. 👏📻

11/02/2024

🎷 Turn your wheels into waves of jazz! 🚗✨ Donate your old car and support WNCU's mission. Since 1995, WNCU has been a beacon of culturally rich programming, entertaining jazz lovers 🎶, educating new listeners 📚, and keeping our community informed 📰. Your car donation powers our 50,000-watt station 📻, allowing us to continue delivering the best in jazz and community-focused content. Tune in and drive the rhythm of public radio forward with WNCU! 🎵

🚗🎷 Donate Your Car & Support WNCU 🎷🚗

11/02/2024

It’s been a tradition on WNCU for decades. 8 track flashback with Jim Davis. Jim takes you back to each Saturday from noon till 4pm, with an amazing library of songs from the late 40’s to the 60’s. Some of the best R&B you ever heard, including original versions of your favorites and lots more. 8-track flashback Saturdays from noon till 4pm. 💽🌟

Tune in now to 90.7FM WNCU 8 Track Flashback ! 📻 ▶️

If you would like a look back at Jim's playlist, the link description is down below.

https://8trackflashback.com/category/playlist/

11/02/2024

Episode 4 is Here! The 90.7 Pod: The Jazz Corner," hosted by Isyss Garcia. 🚨

Tune in to episode #4 . Don't miss out on this exciting exploration of jazz's past, present, and future!

Subscribe to our channel to keep up with all our new episodes!🎙🎷

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdVcHjkvtR9lZY_hbMeIu0yHXp4F9IGwk&si=W7bwZ4K3ffi3WY-Q

11/02/2024

Explore the world of jazz with Steve Taxman. From classic gems to new cutting-edge releases, he's your guide through the diverse landscape of mainstream jazz, freebop, and avant-garde. Tune in and let the music take you on a captivating journey! 🙂

Tune in now to 90.7FM WNCU Jazz Focus ! 📻🎶

11/01/2024

Get ready to groove into the weekend with DJ Travis Gales on WNCU 90.7 FM! 🎶 Join us every Friday night from 7-10 pm for a funky journey through the best of funk, R&B, and party hits from the 70s and 80s. Travis Gales mixes things up for three hours of non-stop fun, guaranteed to get you dancing into the night! 🕺 Don't miss out on the ultimate Friday night party on your radio! 📻 🎶 DJ Travis Gales

Tune in now to 90.7FM WNCU for The Friday Night Funk R&B Mix 💽 🎉

11/01/2024

🎶 Missy Lanes Assembly Room & WNCU 90.7FM Present Phil Cook! 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable night of live music with the incredible Phil Cook at the iconic Missy Lanes Assembly Room in Durham! 🏙️✨

📅 Date: December 6th, 2024
📍 Location: Missy Lanes Assembly Room, Durham, NC
🎟️ Tickets: Available now! Get yours here

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/81664548/phil-cook-durham-missy-lanes-assembly-room-venue

Don't miss your chance to experience this amazing performance brought to you by WNCU 90.7FM! 🎷🔥✨

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11/01/2024

🔊Join your host DL Underdue as she will help get you through the last of your workday and for the ride home with an eclectic mix of mainstream and contemporary jazz with a little R&B thrown in too. 🤩🎵

Tune in now to 90.7FM WNCU Afternoon Jazz ! ▶️📻

11/01/2024

Don't miss out on the beauty of jazz with J. Simone! From Mass Communication student to radio host protégé, she's taking the airwaves by storm. Join her as she explores the world of jazz radio, promising to make you tap your feet to the rhythm of jazz beats. Taking over The Afternoon Jam for this week from 1pm - 3pm, make sure you stay tune.

Tune in to 90.7FM WNCU The Afternoon Jam! 📻

11/01/2024

Episode 4 is Here ! The 90.7 Pod: The Jazz Corner," hosted by Isyss Garcia. 🚨

Tune in now to episode #4 . Don't miss out on this exciting exploration of jazz's past, present, and future! 🔥

Subscribe to our channel to keep up with all our new episodes!🎙🎷

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdVcHjkvtR9lZY_hbMeIu0yHXp4F9IGwk&si=W7bwZ4K3ffi3WY-Q

11/01/2024

🔊The Mid Day Jazz Adjustment hosted by Dr. Tim Holley, faculty member in the NCCU music department, cello player/instructor, and nephew of legendary bass player Major Holley, brings his wealth of knowledge and passion for jazz each weekday. Tim plays mainstream jazz and often includes swing and modern music to the mix. Monday - Friday 11am to 1pm.

Tune in now to The Mid Day Jazz Adjustment on 90.7 FM WNCU 🎙🌟

11/01/2024

🎩🎶 This month, we're celebrating the smooth, soulful sound of jazz saxophonist and vocalist Gregory Porter, our Artist of the Month! 🌟 With his heartfelt lyrics, captivating voice, and unique style, Porter brings jazz into a new era, connecting with listeners around the world.

He is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He has won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album twice, first in 2014 for Liquid Spirit and then again in 2017 for Take Me to the Alley. Born in Sacramento, California, and was raised in Bakersfield, California, where his mother Ruth was a minister. Porter's mother died from cancer when he was 21 years old. From her deathbed, she urged him: "Sing, baby, sing!

Let’s honor his incredible contributions to jazz! 🎷💫

11/01/2024

Get your weekday mornings jazzed up with Jasmyn Harper, your ultimate guide to a groovy commute! Tune in for a musical journey packed with timeless jazz legends, and a sprinkle of R&B classics. Catch Jasmyn’s vibrant vibes Monday through Friday, 7am to 11am, and let the rhythm set the tone for your day!

Tune in to Morning Jazz on 90.7 FM WNCU 🎙🌟

10/31/2024

Artist of the Month ✨

Jimmy Heath featuring Gregory Porter - Don't Misunderstand 🎙🎶

https://youtu.be/fsQ65NAUgB4?si=4NjV8SwUk6AjYQIw

Listen to “Don’t Misunderstand” featuring Gregory Porter, off of Jimmy Heath’s stunningly elegant last testament, ‘Love Letter’Listen/Order ‘Love Letter’: ht...

10/31/2024

🎶 Missy Lanes Assembly Room & WNCU 90.7FM Present Shabaka! 🎶

Get ready for an extraordinary two-night performance by the one and only Shabaka at Missy Lanes Assembly Room! 🎷✨ Join us for an unforgettable musical experience that pushes the boundaries of jazz and takes you on a deep, spiritual journey. 🌌🎶

📅 Dates: March 1st & 2nd, 2025
📍 Location: Missy Lanes Assembly Room, Durham, NC
🎟️ Tickets: Available now!

https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1045819/shabaka-durham-missy-lanes-assembly-room-venue

Experience the innovation of modern jazz with Shabaka, brought to you by WNCU 90.7FM & Missy Lanes! 🎵🔥✨

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10/31/2024

Episode 4 is On The Way ! The 90.7 Pod: The Jazz Corner," hosted by Isyss Garcia. 🚨

Tune in this Friday to episode #4 . Don't miss out on this exciting exploration of jazz's past, present, and future!

Subscribe to our channel to keep up with all our new episodes!🎙🎷

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdVcHjkvtR9lZY_hbMeIu0yHXp4F9IGwk&si=W7bwZ4K3ffi3WY-Q

10/31/2024

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 people killed in one region alone.

10/31/2024

Arnold Schwarzenegger has endorsed Kamala Harris for president

Schwarzenegger served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011. He said he is frustrated with both parties, and does not trust either, but felt compelled to speak out.

10/31/2024

Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since early 2021

As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels.

10/31/2024

Waves of rocket fire from Lebanon hit Israel, killing 7 in deadliest strikes since Israeli invasion

Israeli authorities say rocket barrages fired from Lebanon have killed seven people in northern Israel.

10/31/2024

Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series

Rowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackers.

10/31/2024

Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk's $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court

A judge in Philadelphia has put a state challenge of Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes on hold while lawyers for the billionaire and his political action committee try to move the lawsuit to federal court.

10/31/2024

Crowdsourced voting fraud claims could become grist for Republican lawsuits

One hub for rumors and conspiracies about voting is X, the social media site once known as Twitter. There, users are floating unverified and false claims about voting that can quickly go viral.