World Music with African Roots and more... Saturday Evenings 7:00-10:00 PM
Each edition of Higher Ground features Jonathan's weekly blend of new and legendary artists from unique regions of the world. His three hour broadcast celebrates a world music mix of such styles as Afro Pop, Salsa, Celtic Reels and Jigs, Sufi, Greek Café, Samba, Merengue, Bachata, Congolese Rumba, Delta Blues, Reggae, Bossa Nova, Cumbia, Son, Brazilian Gypsy Swing, Native American, Turkish Café, Zouk, Reggae, Klezmer, classical jazz and more.
Hear Higher Ground on most WPR's Music Stations and on WHAD-FM 90.7 in Milwaukee. You can also listen to WPR's Live Streams using RealPlayer, Windows Media Player and iTunes.
"Join me each Saturday night when we celebrate, dance to, and learn about world music with African roots and more.... You'll hear unique styles from artists whose music connects people with prominent places around the globe."
- Jonathan Overby, Host/Executive Producer
Traveling the globe? Tell Jonathan about your trip, the music you heard with suggestions for artists and styles you'd like to hear on Saturday nights. HigherGround@wpr.org
Upcoming Broadcasts
Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM:
Encore Broadcast from 3.12.11 (#871) Tune-in for a special encore broadcast of Higher Ground featuring music by Rokia Traore, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mariza, Vieux Farka Toure and Oscar D’Leon. Host, Jonathan Overby has reserved your front row seat to a night of world music with African roots and more.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM:
Tune-in when Jonathan Overby, host of Higher Ground presents an evening of music illuminating the lives of people all across the globe through different styles of roots music.
Come along on his next world music adventure featuring: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sultans of String, Kutumba, Orchestra Baobab, Chancha Via Circuito, Elenda Ledda, Odetta, Rio’s nu-bossa star Sabrina Malheiro and, a mix of sounds from the Congo to Cuba and Cairo to Casablanca.
Weekly Playlist
Listing of the music played on Higher Ground: song titles, albums, bands, etc.
World Music Spotlight
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She created "Salsoul", a genre that describes her sound, combining elements of salsa, soul, jazz, funk, and afro-cuban. A Gozár! is a manifestation of Noël's love of music and dance and a dedication to her family in her native Perú.
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New Orleans music icon Allen Toussaint talks with Jonathan Overby about his storied career and his plans to move forward in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Every week, Higher Ground explores the World Music scene with interviews and music clips from special guests around the globe.
Events Calendar
The Higher Ground calendar lists upcoming events, concerts in Wisconsin, Twin Cities and Chicago areas.
Dr. Martin Luther King
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Podcasts
Higher Ground podcasts interviews and music from the World Music spotlights artists.
Live Chat
Email comments, suggestions or questions to Jonathan during the actual live broadcast at: highergroundlive@wpr.org
About Higher Ground
Click here to find out more about the mission of Higher Ground, Jonathan Overby and the history of the show.
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