DURHAM, N.C – WNCU 90.7 FM will sponsor a two hour radio program on the campus of North Carolina Central University in the B.N. Duke Auditorium on Friday, December 5th at 8pm. This inaugural holiday jazz remote broadcast will be aired live.

The North Carolina Central University Jazz Studies Department, featuring faculty and students under the direction of Dr. Ira Wiggins, will provide the entertainment and WNCU jazz announcer, Ken Grady, will be the Emcee.

Everyone is invited to attend this free, informal event. Come out and help create a live audience ambience for this broadcast. Parking for this event is free and is located adjacent to the auditorium.

Lackisha Sykes, WNCU-FM Acting General Manager, states “We are excited about this wonderful collaboration with the Jazz Studies Department and are asking all to come out and support public radio and keep jazz alive.”

Newly appointed Program Director, BH Hudson, adds “This is only the beginning of our efforts to expand the possibilities for the jazz community.”

Additionally, WNCU will provide an all dessert reception in the atrium beginning at 7pm in honor of all WNCU members.

Not a member yet? It’s not too late to join. Secure your tax deductible membership before 7pm on December 5th and join us for holiday desserts.