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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.

What People are Saying About "Tell Mama Blues"

"The show 'Tell Momma' Kitty Kinnin…the lady is fascinating no devastating. Her knowledge of the Blues is surpassed by few individuals from 8 until 11pm on Saturday nights. It’s indeed a must show! Thank you for obtaining an artist." - Lon

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Staff Jazz Pick

Wayne Wallace

Wayne Wallace

Check here weekly for the WNCU Staff Jazz Pick of the Week. This week’s pick is Wayne Wallace. Tune into WNCU 90.7 FM this week to hear featured selections from his CD, The Nature of the Beat. Learn more about …

Jazz News

Artist Pipes Up for Internet Radio, Royalty Payment Talks Under Way

Artist Pipes Up for Internet Radio, Royalty Payment Talks Under Way

WASHINGTON — Like any musician, New Orleans jazz clarinetist Michael White says he would love to collect royalty checks every time an Internet radio station plays one of his recordings.But not, White said, if the royalty payments force the Internet stations off the …

BBC Jazz Awards 2008: A Winning Shindig

BBC Jazz Awards 2008: A Winning Shindig

The stars came out for this year’s event - and put on a show that proved to be a celebration of the artform, rather than a backslapping showcase July 23, 2008 4:30 PM

As this blog has recorded a few times before, awards ceremonies get a mixed reception from jazzers. At …

Public Affairs

NCCU Alumni Today is on the Air!

NCCU Alumni Today is on the Air!

DURHAM, N.C. - WNCU 90.7 FM and North Carolina Central University’s Alumni Affairs office have developed a new partnership to connect with NCCU graduates. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. WNCU airs NCCU Alumni Today on 90.7FM in the Triangle and www.wncu.org on the …

WNCU Partners to Bring Radio to Kids

WNCU Partners to Bring Radio to Kids

WNCU 90.7 FM’s News and Public Affairs Department, Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies Youth Noise Network and Durham County Parks and Recreation Department’s W. D. Hill Community Center all came together in the spring of 2008 to bring radio production classes to Durham youth.Eight …

Program of The Week

NCCU Alumni Today

NCCU Alumni Today

Showtime: Saturdays from
10:30 am - 11 am

NCCU Alumni Today, is a 30 minute talk show that will offer graduates information about what’s happening on campus and in the lives of their fellow Eagles. NCCU Alumni Today is an extension of the mission of …