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Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest

On Friday, June 21, the festival features 5th and York, Peter White, Euge Groove and Brian Culbertson. On Saturday, June 22, the festival…

2013 JJA Jazz Awards Winners: Music

Congratulations to the winners of the 17th annual Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards in music and recording, listed below. Professional Journalist Members of…

Benny Golson, Carl Allen Quartet to Perform at NCCU Jazz Festival

The 23rd Annual North Carolina Central University Jazz Festival will feature performances by saxophonist Benny Golson and the Carl Allen Quartet. The festival, from…

Women’s History Month Specials

WNCU is broadcasting special programming for Women’s History Month from March 25-29. Tune in every evening from 9-10pm for programs that pay tribute…

Donald Byrd, legendary Detroit jazz man, dies at 80

Trumpeter, composer and educator Donald Byrd, one of the most important, widely recorded and versatile jazz musicians to come roaring out of Detroit…

WNCU Black History Month Specials

WNCU will air four 60-minute specials each Monday night in February to honor Black History Month. Each show will air at 9pm. Feb….

National Endowment for the Arts Announces Live Webcast of 2013 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert

As a music form born and bred in the United States, jazz has committed fans throughout the world. On January 14, 2013 at…

Holiday Special Programs Schedule

Sunday, Dec. 23 at 6am – Morehouse / Spelman Glee Clubs Christmas Special One of the great holiday traditions in America, the choirs…

Legendary Jazz Artist Dave Brubeck Dies At 91

Dave Brubeck, the legendary jazz pianist and composer, known for defying jazz conventions and for recordings like “Take Five” and “Blue Rondo a…

WNCU’s End of Year Friendly Battle of the Genres

It’s the End of Year Battle of the Genres right here at WNCU 90.7FM. To end this year with a bang, the WNCU…

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