The Road To Higher Ground with Jonathan Øverby

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Dr. "Ø" uses the power of music as a "potential pathway leading to an increase in the understanding of diverse groups worldwide" shaped and inspired from his many years of independent travel, research and engagement with music makers around the globe. Tune-in and experience an evening of his culturally and gender inclusive, ethnically diverse, and genre-bending blend of sounds - ancient and modern, familiar and unique.

Hear the broadcast streamed Saturdays 5 p.m. Central on WPR's NPR News & Music Network at wpr.org and at 7 p.m. on 90.7 in Milwaukee. Playlists, are available for you to view after 12 p.m. Central each Sunday on The Road To Higher Ground page at wpr.org. You can also listen to the Saturday broadcast online for two weeks after the original broadcast date, Mondays after 12 p.m. Central

A playlist for each broadcast is posted Sundays after noon following the Saturday broadcast. You can also listen to the entire Saturday night broadcast for two weeks after the original broadcast date. The audio archive generally becomes available by noon each Monday.

Music archives are limited by law to a two week life and must include a synchronized playlist. Archived shows are usually available by noon of the Monday following the Sunday broadcast.

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Hosts:

Dr. Jonathan Øverby

Playlist Archives

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About Dr. Øverby

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The Odyssey Series At Home

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In The Meantime...

TOS from Home - New Season On Hold

On-line programs (assigned to resume asap), will feature interviews, discussions and performances expressed through the power of music and its potential to aid in the fostering of increased understanding of those who are different. The serie