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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

#1608 19 April 2025
“The Road to Higher Ground,” dedicated to showcasing world music introduces listeners to sounds from every corner of the globe, emphasizing the shared human experiences that music encapsulates. Jonathan believes […]
April 19, 2025
#1607 12 April 2025
Musicians from lands near and far admire Jonathan for his deep knowledge of global traditions. He is not content with surface-level appreciation; he studies, he travels, he immerses himself in […]
April 12, 2025
#1606 5 April 2025
Listeners speak of Jonathan not just as a DJ or a radio host but as a guide. Through his carefully curated playlists, he introduces audiences to the sounds of Africa, […]
April 05, 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 29, 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 22, 2025