WNCU 90.7 FM Jazz Radio

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 Participates as #24 in the Triangle Tree Challenge WNCU will be participating in the 2013 Triangle Tree Challenge at the American Tobacco Campus on Dec. 4 from 10am - 2pm. Kick start the holiday season by helping us decorate the WNCU tree (#24). There will be snacks, hot beverages, music and lots of fun. Help us win cash by placing your vote for WNCU's tree (#24). Voting begins at 7pm on Dec. 6 at www.triangletreechallenge.com. Mark your calendars for Dec. 4 (rain date: Dec. 5) from 10am - 2pm at the Diamond View Park on the American Tobacco Campus (318 Blackwell Street, Durham). For more details and to vote, click here.

WNCU Vehicle Donations Program Are you thinking about clearing out your garage and selling your car, boat, motorcycle, truck, or other vehicle? Why not consider donating it to WNCU instead. Take part in our Vehicle Donations Program, support the programs you value, and receive a tax deduction when you itemize your return. To learn more about this program, call 1-888-WNCU-CAR (1-888-962-8227) or click here.

News Chico Hamilton, Drummer, Bandleader and Exponent of Cool Jazz, Dies at 92 Chico Hamilton, a drummer and bandleader who helped put California on the modern-jazz map in the 1950s and remained active into the 21st century, died on Monday in Manhattan. He was 92. His death was announced by April Thibeault, his publicist. Never among … [Read More] Program of the Week, Dec. 4: Hallelujah Praise Showtime: Sundays from 6 a.m.- 12 p.m. Carolyn Pettiford Ryals and Walter “Country Boy” Hatcher present Hallelujah Praise, three hours of traditional gospel, from quartets to large choirs, from classic favorites to new releases and an extra … [Read More] Program of the Week, Nov. 27: European Jazz Stage Tuesdays from 8 – 9pm From the great stages of Europe, Radio Netherlands Worldwide brings you this year’s European Jazz Stage with host Benjamin Herman. 13 hours of 2012 performances beckon from venues across the continent including the acclaimed North Sea Jazz Festival. WNCU will also broadcast previous performances from 2011 and … [Read More] Program of the Week, Nov. 20: Democracy Now! Showtime: Monday – Friday from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Hosted by award winning reporter Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! is one of the hottest national daily radio programs on the air today. Started as an election year show in 1996, Democracy Now! expanded into a hard-hitting investigative news magazine. Democracy Now! provides … [Read More] Program of the Week, Nov. 13: Close to Thee Showtime: Sundays from 12 – 2 pm Join your host, Carolyn Satterfield, for two hours of great and inspiring gospel music by some of the most beloved artist of all times. The show will include quartets, choirs and music from new and traditional artists. Contact Carolyn Satterfield by clicking here. [Read More]

6:00	Jazz with Bob Parlocha
9:00	Jazz Focus
12:00	Only A Game
1:00	8 Track Flashback
4:00	The Funk Show
7:00	Jazz at Lincoln Center
8:00	European Jazz Stage
9:00	The New Jazz Archive
10:00	Jazz with Bob Parlocha

Saturday's Schedule

This Day in Jazz History

Hear and Download Jazz Concerts from the Legendary Club

Proud Member

WNCU Participates as #24 in the Triangle Tree Challenge

WNCU Vehicle Donations Program

News

Chico Hamilton, Drummer, Bandleader and Exponent of Cool Jazz, Dies at 92

Program of the Week, Dec. 4: Hallelujah Praise

Program of the Week, Nov. 27: European Jazz Stage

Program of the Week, Nov. 20: Democracy Now!

Program of the Week, Nov. 13: Close to Thee