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
Live Chat
Email comments, suggestions or questions to Jonathan during the actual live broadcast at: highergroundlive@wpr.org
Upcoming Broadcasts
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM:
One of the great things about radio is the opportunity to imagine life among people and places, often far from home. This weekend on Higher Ground the sounds of world music transport you to regions where the most intriguing music-making takes place.
This edition features: Ghanian guitarist Kari Banaman, Mali’s Vieux Farka Toure, Uganda’s Samite, Indonesia’s Uning-Uningan, Germany’s Mo’ Horizons, Poland’s Dikanda, a mix of New Orleans sounds, Fatoumata Diawara, Bebo Valdes, Les Yeux Noirs and Richard Galliano.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM:
This weekend on Higher Ground experience styles of music rarely heard on radio. The sounds are distinctive, uncommon and represent a wide variety of world music genres by some special performers. Tune-in when the showcase of world music begins Saturday night.
This edition features: Bebo Valdes, Astor Piazolla, Mariza, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, The Chieftans, Toure Kunda, Su Qiao Zheng, Ojos De Brujo, Yulduz Usmanova, the Ahn Trio and, Les Yeux Noirs.
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.
Join Jonathan for a February 2013 tour of Cuba where you can experience up-close the country's music, food, and daily traditions.
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Podcasts
Higher Ground podcasts interviews and music from the World Music spotlights artists.
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