News
WNCU, 90.7 FM Partners with Kitty Kinnin for a New LIVE Blues Show
July 1, 2008
Kitty Kinnin, a fixture in Triangle radio for almost two decades, returns to the airwaves to host a new blues show, “Tell Mama – Saturday Night Blues” on WNCU, 90.7 FM. … [Read More]
Ahmad Jamal to receive the Donostiako Jazzaldia Award
July 1, 2008
The great pianist Ahmad Jamal will be receiving this year’s Donostiako Jazzaldia Award. Starting in 1994, the San Sebastian Jazz Festival has given this award to an outstanding musician for his lifetime career … [Read More]
Music: When Ambassadors Had Rhythm
July 1, 2008
WNCU’s News and Public Affairs Department has a new listener survey posted on our website. We periodically poll our listeners to get input about our programming and to assist in tailoring our programs to fit your … [Read More]
Jazz Week Summit Presents the Best in Jazz Radio Awards—WNCU’s BH Hudson Among the Nominees
July 1, 2008
Awards were presented in 14 categories at the fifth JazzWeek Awards, held June 21 at the JazzWeek Summit at the Clarion Riverside Hotel in Rochester, N.Y. The JazzWeek Summit is a gathering of radio programmers, … [Read More]
Jazz champion Svensson dies at 44
June 16, 2008
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Jazz Organist Jimmy McGriff Dead at 72
June 10, 2008
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WNCU Needs Your Listener Input
June 10, 2008
WNCU’s News and Public Affairs Department has a new listener survey posted on our website. We periodically poll our listeners to get input about our programming and to assist in tailoring our programs to fit your … [Read More]
National Endowment for the Arts Announces the 2009 NEA Jazz Masters
June 10, 2008
Washington, DC ¬ The National Endowment for the Arts today announced the recipients of the 2009 NEA Jazz Masters Award the nation’s highest honor in this distinctly American music. The six recipients will each … [Read More]
Nu Jazz Entertainment Announcement
June 10, 2008
(New York, NY) - Nu Jazz Entertainment–a long time producer of high quality audio and video content in the genre of jazz–announced the launch of two new labels, dedicated to the production and distribution of audio… [Read More]
WNCU Gospel Brunch
June 10, 2008
The next WNCU Sunday Gospel Brunch at the historic Pan Pan Diner, located in Northgate Mall, is schedule for June 29th. Come join WNCU Hallelujah Praise host, “The Ole Chatham County Country Boy”, Walter … [Read More]
DPR Prepares for its 39th Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival
April 24, 2008
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 … [Read More]
WNCU and Durham Parks and Recreation Dept. Partner for the 39th Bimbe Cultural Festival
April 24, 2008
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 … [Read More]
The International Association of Jazz Educators Files for Bankruptcy
April 19, 2008
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 … [Read More]
WNCU Media Sponsor of the 5th Annual Cool Jazz Festival
April 13, 2008
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 … [Read More]
WNCU Co-Sponsors the Durham Earth Day Festival 2008
April 13, 2008
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 … [Read More]
WNCU Gospel Brunch
April 13, 2008
The next WNCU Sunday Gospel Brunch at the historic Pan Pan Diner located in Northgate Mall is schedule for June 29th. Come join WNCU Hallelujah Praise host “The Ole Chatham County Country Boy” Walter Hatcher for … [Read More]
WNCU Thanks Listeners For Making Jewelry Auction A Huge Success
April 13, 2008
The Durham Earth Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. in the Durham Central Park.The theme for this year’s festival is “It’s Easy Being Green.” The Durham Earth Day Festival 2008 … [Read More]
Larry Ridley Brings an Educator’s Eye to NCCU
April 2, 2008
DURHAM, N.C.–Larry Ridley is a musician and an educator who has partnered with NCCU to preserve the integrity of jazz. Ridley is co-directs the African American Jazz Caucus Research Institute with Ira Wiggins, NCCU’s … [Read More]
David Newman to Perform at NCCU Jazz Fest
March 31, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. – Saxophone player David “Fathead” Newman, also known as the “Texas Tenor,” will perform Saturday, April 19, 2008, at North Carolina Central University. Newman’s performance will take place at 8:00 p.m., … [Read More]
Cedar Walton Brings His Message to NCCU’s Jazz Festival
March 31, 2008
DURHAM, N.C. – Fans of Cedar Walton, one of the most universally respected jazz pianists, will have the opportunity to see him perform at North Carolina Central University’s Jazz Festival and the Second Annual African … [Read More]
WNCU Gospel Brunch
March 29, 2008
WNCU Sunday Gospel Brunch will be a regularly scheduled event that will bring our listeners to the historic Pan Pan Diner for a great meal and foot stompin’, hand clappin’ Gospel music from 10am to 3pm for four Sundays …. [Read More]
NAJRI HBCU Jazz Conference/Jazz Festival
March 28, 2008
The North Carolina Central University/African American Jazz Caucus Research Institute (NAJRI) will host the Second Annual NAJRI HBCU Jazz Conference/Eighteenth Annual NCCU Jazz Festival which will be … [Read More]
WNCU Conducts A Town Hall Meeting
March 28, 2008
As part of an ongoing initiative to serve our listeners in the public interest, WNCU 90.7 FM and The Institute for Civic Engagement and Social Change at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) invite you to listen to and participate in a …. [Read More]
WNCU Fundraisers
March 19, 2008
WNCU Sunday Gospel Brunch, scheduled March 30, June 29, September 28 and December 14, will take place at Pan Pan Diner in Durham from 10am to 3pm. WNCU is partnering with Hamilton Hill International Designer Jewelry for a jewelry … [Read More]
WNCU Congratulates NCCU Jazz Studies Major Antonio Parker
March 19, 2008
NCCU jazz studies major, Antonio Parker, has been selected in an international audition to participate as one of 20 singers in a workshop at Carnegie Hall in NYC. During this week long Vocal Improvisation … [Read More]
Track from Terms of Art has been selected as Song of the Day at www.jazz.com.
March 18, 2008
The “Children of the Night” track from Terms of Art has been selected as Song of the Day at Jazz.com. Congratulations! To view the permanent link,click here. This will also be featured on Jazz.com for the … [Read More]
WNCU and Hamilton Hill Jewelers Raise Funds With Fine Jewelry
March 7, 2008
WNCU-FM, public radio station 90.7 FM will partner 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 … [Read More]
Please Save the Dates!
March 3, 2008
The North Carolina Central University/African American Jazz Caucus Research Institute (NAJRI) would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual NAJRI HBCU Jazz Conference/Festival which will be held April 16 – 19, 2008 on the NCCU campus … [Read More]
Jazz Partnership Hits the Ground Running
March 3, 2008
The international reputation of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Jazz Studies Program has been embellished by a collaborative partnership with the African American Jazz Caucus (AAJC), a 501c3 affiliate of the … [Read More]
Do You Want More Money?
March 3, 2008
By Ed Fulbright, CPA, PFS More money is about making smart decisions with what you have and growing your personal worth. One simple way to attract more money is to listen to Mastering Your Money, Saturday mornings on 90.7 FM at 10 a.m., and take action on what you … [Read More]