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6:00 Jazz with Bob Parlocha
8:00 Morning Jazz
12:00 Bop, Blues and Ballads
5:00 Tell Me More
6:00 Democracy Now!
7:00 Evening Jazz
10:00 Jazz with Bob Parlocha

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Since its debut in August 1995, WNCU, 90.7 FM, licensed to North Carolina Central University, has consistently fulfilled its mission to provide quality culturally appropriate programming to public radio listeners in the Triangle area. The format of this listener supported public radio station entertains the jazz aficionado, educates the novice jazz listener and disseminates news and information relative to the community-at-large. WNCU 90.7 FM is a 50,000 watt public radio station and an affiliate of NPR, PRI and Pacifica Radio.

WNCU Vehicle Donations Program

Are you thinking about clearing out your garage and selling your car, boat, motorcycle, truck, or other vehicle?

Participate in our Vehicle Donations Program by donating your vehicle to WNCU and receive a tax deduction when you itemize your return.

All you need is a clear title, and we'll take care of the rest, including pick-up, at no cost to you. Once your vehicle has been sold, you'll be sent a receipt for your tax records, and the sale proceeds will be donated to the station in your name. To learn more about this program, call 1-888-WNCU-CAR (1-888-962-8227) or click here.

Jazz News

Piano Jazz – Airing Sunday, July 12 at 6pm

Piano Jazz - Airing Sunday, July 12 at 6pm

WNCU will air Piano Jazz weekly beginning Sunday, July 12th at 6pm.

Since April 1979, legendary pianist Marian McPartland has welcomed a stellar line-up of jazz artists for one hour of conversation and improvisation on her Peabody Award-winning program. …

Charlie Mariano Dies at 86

Charlie Mariano Dies at 86

November 11, 1923 – June 16, 2009

Charlie Mariano died peacefully in his sleep this morning, June 16, 2009.
He had been in a hospital again in February, and he could no longer burden the stress of the medical treatment.
He spent his …

Celebrating a Jazz Master: Ellis Marsalis

Celebrating a Jazz Master: Ellis Marsalis

The Kennedy Center and the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival pay tribute to Ellis Marsalis with a concert featuring Branford, Wynton, Ellis, Delfeayo, and Jason Marsalis, with special guests Harry Connick Jr. and Dr. Billy Taylor.

Jun 15, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Concert Hall
Approx. 2 hours
$20.00 – $65.00

Click here for details.

Public Affairs

WNCU 90.7 FM to Hold a Town Hall Meeting on Joblessness in North Carolina

WNCU 90.7 FM to Hold a Town Hall Meeting on Joblessness in North Carolina

As part of an ongoing initiative to serve our listeners in the public interest, WNCU 90.7 FM invites you to listen to and participate in a community-based program to discuss joblessness in North Carolina and how it has affected workers in our local communities. On April 28, 2009 from …

Special Programming on Saturday April 18 for Spring Membership Campaign

Special Programming on Saturday April 18 for Spring Membership Campaign

We did it once before and you really helped us out during that pledge week. So, back by popular demand, WNCU will offer special programming on Saturday, April 18th for the spring membership campaign. From 9am until noon, we will air specials that give an in depth and historical look …

Program of The Week

The Tavis Smiley Show

The Tavis Smiley Show

Showtime: Saturdays from 8 – 10 a.m.The Tavis Smiley Show is a high-energy exchange of views, information, and insight hosted by Tavis Smiley. The two-hour weekly show offers a unique blend of news and newsmakers in expanded conversations, along with feature reports and …