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The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby

Dr. Jonathan Øverby uses the power of music as a “pathway to increasing our understanding of diverse groups worldwide.” Shaped and inspired by his many years of independent travel, research, and engagement with music makers around the globe, Jonathan invites you to tune in and experience an evening of culturally — inclusive celebration of genres — near and far, ancient and modern, familiar and unique.

Schedule

WPR Music, Saturdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hosted by

Dr. Jonathan Øverby

Playlist Archives

Search here for past playlists, available for you to view Sundays after 12:00 PM. You can also listen to the Saturday broadcast online for two weeks after the original broadcast date on Mondays.

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Latest Episodes

#1640 29 November 2025
“Across lands and seas… from village drums to cathedral choirs… from the bend of a blue note to the whisper of a bamboo flute… music reminds us that we belong […]
November 28, 2025
#1635 25 October 2025
Look up— the sky tells a story, and so does music. On The Road to Higher Ground, journey across continents where drums echo like thunder, strings shimmer like starlight, and voices rise […]
October 24, 2025
#1634 18 October 2025
“The sky above us is vast— yet beneath it, the world comes together through music. On The Road to Higher Ground, hear the pulse of cultures, the harmony of voices, and […]
October 17, 2025
#1604 29 March 2025
Jonathan invites you to tune-in not just for the music, but for the experience of discovery. Øverby’s voice, rich and thoughtful, serves as a guide through the diverse landscape of […]
March 28, 2025
#1603 22 March 2025
Tune in not just for the music, but for the experience of discovery as Jonathan guides you through the diverse landscape of world music designed to affirm that music is […]
March 21, 2025