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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.


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Jazz News

The International Association of Jazz Educators Files for Bankruptcy

The International Association of Jazz Educators Files for Bankruptcy

Dear IAJE Family,
It is with a great sense of loss that I inform you that despite drastic efforts to cut expenses and raise emergency funds, the IAJE Board has voted to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Federal Bankruptcy Law. I want to thank profusely those who responded …

WNCU Media Sponsor of the 5th Annual Cool Jazz Festival

WNCU Media Sponsor of the 5th Annual Cool Jazz Festival

WNCU is a media sponsor and proud supporter of The Orange County Recreation and Parks 5th Annual Cool Jazz Festival on Sat. April 26 at the future New Hope Park in Hillsborough from 9am-7pm. Featured artist include internationally renown jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon, the John Brown Quintet, Michael …

WNCU Fundraisers

WNCU Thanks Listeners For Making Jewelry Auction A Huge Success

WNCU Thanks Listeners For Making Jewelry Auction A Huge Success

WNCU-FM, public radio station 90.7 FM partnered with Hamilton Hill International Designer Jewelry of Durham’s trendy Brightleaf Square shopping district to host its’ newest endeavor, The WNCU Diamonds & Pearls Jewelry Auction and Social Friday, April 11th. This event was a huge success and assisted WNCU with their fundraising …

Public Affairs

DPR Prepares for its 39th Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival

DPR Prepares for its 39th Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival

Durham, NC - Durham Parks and Recreation is looking for more than 120 volunteers to help with the Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival. Volunteers can join the celebration and be a part of Durham’s heritage on Saturday May, 17 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 from 10 …

WNCU and Durham Parks and Recreation Dept. Partner for the 39th Bimbe Cultural Festival

WNCU and  Durham Parks and Recreation Dept. Partner for the 39th Bimbe Cultural Festival

On Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, the Durham Parks and Recreation Department will host the 39th Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival at the Durham Athletic Park. The theme of this year’s celebration is “It’s a Family Reunion.” The festival will take place at the Durham Athletic Park on Saturday from 1 …

Program of The Week

Durham Skywriter

Durham Skywriter

Showtime: Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.
The Durham Skywriter is a 30 minute community magazine show. The goal of the program is to connect the listeners in Durham and its surrounding area to community service agencies and civic organizations in the region. Patricia …