Monday
The Blue Note Hour
When: Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Host: J.C. Pagán
Join J.C. Pagán every Monday night on a show devoted to one of the finest record labels in music history: Blue Note Records. From the classic to the modern, enjoy one hour of music from “the finest in Jazz since 1939.”
New Orleans Roots
When: Mondays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Host: David Snyder
For many, New Orleans is considered the birthplace of jazz. Each week discover, listen to, and learn about New Orleans-born artists and a vast variety of music genres, including ragtime, dixieland, bebop, big band, swing, R&B, soul, rock-n-roll, gospel, Afro-Caribbean, blues, zydeco, rap, and traditional and modern jazz.
Free Jazz Hour
When: Mondays from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Host: Sandy Yturri
Blast into the cosmos and explore jazz's outer reaches. Host Sandy features the music of some of Jazz's most forward-thinking and freaky artists.
The Gab Hour
When: Mondays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host: Gaby Nieraeth
Join KRTU intern Gaby as she puts her communication degrees (in progress) to good use and answers unimportant questions in convoluted ways.
Radio Pocho
When: Mondays from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Host: Miguel Vargas
Reclaiming Roots Thru Musica: A weekly look into the music selections that explore emerging Latine Indie artists and their many influences across space, place, time and genre.
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Tuesday
The Art of the Trio
When: Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m
Host: Barry Goettl
The Jazz Trio: three musicians engaged in conversation, each instrument a distinct voice with the freedom and space to explore novel ideas, yet listening, responding, interacting, to create a coherent dialogue. Each week tune in to explore the jazz trio in all its forms, including legendary trios, modern trios, and revolutionary trios. Along the way, you’ll discover the intimacy and energy of The Art of the Trio.
Riffs with Bradley and Chuck
When: Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Host: Bradley and Chuck
Riffs is a jazz conversation between two good friends and two of KRTU's longest running hosts with 30+ years of service. An all vinyl show recorded and directed by James Sanders. Tune in each week as they share their love of music and different perspectives on new and classic jazz. Chuck and Bradley have produced free public jazz concerts for over 23 years!
The Jazz Protagonists
When: Tuesdays from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Host: Greg Norris, Darren Kuper, and Barry Brake
The Jazz Protagonists sometimes spin their favorite disks, and sometimes pull out their instruments and do live shows like in the old days of radio, often with star guests.
Near-essential listening!
Queer Vibes
When: Tuesdays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host: Alyson Alonzo
San Antonio's first and only LGBTQ radio segment highlighting music exclusively from LGBTQ artists.
Transformative Tuesdays
When: Tuesdays from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Host: Will Sharp
Transformative Tuesdays provides KRTU's most dedicated listeners with different kinds of experimental music from all across the globe. We value music that rivals the corporate and monotonous sounds of overproduced pop music supported by vicious and greedy record labels. We support artists who resist the bleak and empty musical canvas of label restricted, corporate AI generated pop music. Challenging listeners with different ideas, Transformative Tuesday's is for music with transformative polyrhythms, industrial metal, unspeakable harmonies and twists and turns with effects and noises one may only be rarely exposed to. Resonance, spontaneity, noise, and a flow-state of mind define the sound of Transformative Tuesdays. Join us at 11PM on Tuesdays.
Wednesday
The Haas Party
When: Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Host: Markus Haas
Party down with the Haas as he pilfers KRTU's vast vinyl shelves for a mix that's just as unique as it is swingin’.
Indie Without Borders
When: 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Host: Ivanna Bass Caldera
Indie Without Borders celebrates the intersectionality within music by highlighting indie artists from around the world to emphasize the richness that diversity brings to the music scene.
Revolve
When: Wednesdays from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Join KRTU student interns every Wednesday at 11PM as they explore new and classic indie music.
Thursday
South Texas Jazz Project
When: Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Host: Kory Cook
The South Texas Jazz Project is KRTU’s flagship documentary-style program that explores both the roots and the present of the South Texas jazz scene. It includes all styles of jazz, in-depth storytelling, and interviews.
The program has featured legends such as:
- Trumpeter Jim Cullum
- Saxophonist Spot Barnett
- The Regency Jazz Band
- Pianist Nobuko
- Austin-based Church on Monday
- Brazilian Mente Clara
Women in Jazz
When: Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Host: Bria Woods
Although not always recognized, women have contributed to the many eras of jazz history as performers, as composers, songwriters, and bandleaders. Tune in each week for a show dedicated to all female jazz artists, including classic vocalists Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lil Hardin Armstrong, and the contemporary female Jazz artists of today.
The Dig
When: Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Host: Ryan Weber
Join Ryan Weber for an hour of lesser heard surprises and rediscovered gems from the KRTU jazz vault.
KRTU Live and Local
When: Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host: Albert Salinas and Travis Hildenbrand
Check out music, interviews, and live recordings from local and regional bands!
Mild Bill Radio Hour
When: Thursdays from 11 p.m. to midnight
Host: Bill Baird
Mild Bill's Radio Hour focuses every week on one thing -- artist, album, genre, producer, etc -- that he dearly loves. The goal of the show is to help folks discover new and exciting stuff they haven't yet heard through a weekly deep dive. Bill Baird is a music and nature writer at the SA Current and a recording artist with over 30 albums of his own.
Friday
Staring at the Ceiling
When: Fridays from Midnight to 1 a.m.
Host: DJ Double and Cy
Join DJ Double (and occasional co-host Cy) Friday mornings from midnight to 1am, for Staring at the Ceiling, a variety show where they play whatever is stuck in their head while they try to sleep this week.
House Nation
When: Fridays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host: DJ Rise
House Nation is a show dedicated to different subgenres of uptempo house music hosted by long-time deejay Leo Trujillo a.k.a DJ Rise.
Run Out Groove
When: Fridays from 11 p.m. to Midnight
The Runout Groove with Tommy showcases a wide spectrum of independent music every Friday from 11pm-12am.
Saturday
Music For Listeners
When: Saturdays from midnight to 3 a.m.
Host: Michael Thomas and Orlando Torres
The flagship show of KRTU's Indie Overnight dating back to 1999. Hosted by Michael Thomas and Orlando Torres. It's music for you, if you're listening. Brand new tracks, classic tracks, guest hosts, and full albums, every late night Friday, and early morning Saturday.
Jazz Caravan with Carl Stewart
When: Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Host: Carl Stewart
Join host Carl Stewart for a journey through the many eras and styles of jazz, including the sounds making the charts today.
The DeWied Files
When: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Host: Kory Cook and Jack DeWied
In 2017, Jack DeWied donated his personal collection of jazz recordings to KRTU, a treasure trove of original, unique, and one-of-a-kind works spanning a lifetime. Kory Cook delves into The DeWied Files and will occasionally have Jack join him for a discussion on jazz music from this collection.
Caminhos do Jazz with Katchie
When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Host: Katchie Cartwright
Katchie is an accomplished Fulbright Senior Specialist for the U.S. Department of State, professor of music at Northwest Vista College, and flutist and performer. Hailed as "a soulful intellectual with a velvet sound and uncommon ability" by NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath, she combines an extensive background in musical performance with ethnomusicology.
The Jazz Voice
When: Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Host: Joan Carroll
The Jazz Voice features two-hours of vocal-led jazz music. From Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and other Big Band era singers to Modern vocalists such as Kurt Elling, Mark Murphy, and Shirley Horn, host Joan Carroll explores a wide variety of vocalists from every era of jazz music’s history.
The Diggin' Deep Soul Shakedown with J.J. Lopez
When: Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Host: J.J. Lopez
For the best in new and classic Soul Jazz and Funk, tune in to your host JJ Lopez. It’s an all-vinyl, funky excursion where Soul meets Jazz and Jazz meets Soul and all the wonderful things that happen at that crossroads.
South Texas Jazz Project - Rebroadcast
When: Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Host: Kory Cook
The South Texas Jazz Project is KRTU’s flagship documentary-style program that explores both the roots and the present of the South Texas jazz scene. It includes all styles of jazz, in-depth storytelling, and interviews.
Fusion Factor
When: Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Host: Chip Ruedebusch
The Fusion Factor will explore the world of jazz and improvisational music that grew out of the late 1960s when musicians were beginning to combine jazz harmonies and improvisation with rock, funk and R&B. Experimentation with electric or electronic instruments from pioneers like Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Weather Report formed the fusion movement. You'll hear their music as well as more contemporary recordings from artists like Michael Brecker and Pat Metheny to local and regional performers Ulterior Motive, Kirk Covington and Snarky Puppy.
Nu Standards
When: Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Host: Chris Galvan
Nu Standards brings you diverse rhythms from the world of jazz, funk, afro-beat, Brasil and beyond.
Super Soul Saturdays
When: Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Host: Donnie D
DJ Donnie Dee spins the best soul & funk tunes of yesteryear & beyond.
Honest Work
When: Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host: Albert Salinas
10:00 PM to 11:00 PM on KRTU 91.7FM. Honest Work Radio hour is the black bag full of gas station goodies getting you home or on your way out for the night. Listen Responsibly.
Stoically Stoic with Chris Galvan
When: Saturdays from 11 p.m. to midnight
Host: Chris Galvan
Stoically Stoic hosted by local deejay Chris Galvan is dedicated to all genres of indie music. From punk to dance music and old and new releases, it is curated like a mix-tape, allowing a feeling or emotion to govern the selection and order.
Sunday
Life Tunes
When: Sundays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Host: Rev. Ron Brown
Start your Sunday with a shot of inspiration, courtesy of Rev. Ron Brown and his specially curated program of gospel selections, spirituals, and uplifting tunes.
Sinatra and Friends
When: Sundays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Host: Johnny P.
Sinatra & Friends is devoted to jazz vocalists and crooners performing in the tradition of the Rat Pack. Host Johnny P. focuses on the music of Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, and others.
Rockin' In Rhythm
When: Sundays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Host: Ben Luhrman
Rockin' In Rhythm explores the best in classic music from traditional jazz, boogie woogie, swing, blues, early R&B, and more music that was popularized before rock-n-roll.
The Latin Jazz Brunch
When: Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Host: Henry Brun
Award winning international recording artist Henry Brun brings us an exciting show covering the full spectrum of Latin Jazz and its heritage. This show has been a musical staple and tradition in San Antonio for the past eight years.
Aaron Prado Presents
When: Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Host: Aaron Prado
Join Aaron as he transmits tunes and killer commentary.
The Blues Roots Bash
When: Sundays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Host: Nick Brown
Join host Nick Brown for an afternoon of classic and new Blues music.
Smooth Sunday Jazz
When: Sundays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Host: Judi Deleon
Join Judi Deleon for the best and latest smooth Jazz music and artists every Sunday afternoon.
Jazz de México
When: Sundays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Host: Jorge Canavati
Join host Jorge Canavati for a unique exploration into the vibrant and largely unheard jazz sounds being created south of the border.
DubJangle Bumpn'Drone
When: Sundays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Host: Justin Boyd
DubJangle Bumpn'Drone features a wild ass mixture of music, from deep dub and beautimous Byrds-ian jangles to bumpin’ beats and steady drones. Tune in each week for this awesome listening experience.
Moonlight Meditation
When: Sundays from 11 p.m. to midnight
Host: Ryan Menefee
A late-night show for all things ambient, downtempo, electronica.
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