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CKUA hosts bring their expertly curated playlists and insider stories to the airwaves every day. All showtimes are MT.

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A Time For Jazz

Hosted by: Kodi Hutchinson
Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSunday 2:00 am - 4:00 am
Jazz

Join Kodi Hutchinson as he reviews the best of new and old, adding his experience both as a musician and as an aficionado to the mix.  Read more

Hear songs like:
"Killer Joe" by Art Farmer & Benny Golson
"Epistrophy" by Charlie Hunter
"Whisper Not" by Maynard Ferguson Orchestra

Alberta Morning

Hosted by: Grant Stovel
Weekdays 6:00 am - 9:00 am
Alternative/Eclectic

Hear a blend of classic, well-loved sounds to ease you into your day, alongside fresh flavours and textures to get your imagination fired up. Read more

Hear songs like:
"On S'aimera Toujours" by Coeur De Pirate
"Thunderbird" by Blue Moon Marquee
"People Are Strange" by The Dead South

Bluegrass Hour

Hosted by: Darcy Whiteside
Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmTuesday 4:00 am - 5:00 am
Country/Folk

The Bluegrass Hour celebrates the innovators and the traditionalists. From the classic to contemporary, progressive acoustic bluegrass and everything in between. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Take Me In Your Lifeboat" by The Barrel Boys
"No Anchor Rag" by Dustbowl Revival
"Restless" by Clay Hess Band

Catch & Release

Hosted by: Kerry Clarke
Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Eclectic

Hear compelling artists with deep catalogues of work, alongside fresh artists that Kerry Clarke discovers through festival work, travel, and deep listening. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Restless" by CocoRosie
"Bogota" by Tarik Robinson
"Brooklyn Bridge" by Anais Mitchell

Classical Connections

Hosted by: Aaron Au
Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 am
Classical

Classical Connections connects you to the beauty, the stories, and the community of classical music. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Chopin's "Piano Concerto no. 2, 2nd mov't."" by Jan Lisiecki and the Sinfonia Varsovia
"Haydn's "Divertimento in D for cello and piano"" by Stephane Tetrault and Marie Eve Scarfone

Dirty Windshields Radio Hour

Hosted by: Leeroy Stagger
Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Alternative/Eclectic

Dirty Windshields Radio Hour is proudly sponsored in part by Elements Outfitters. With stories and insight into the backstage world of a life lived in touring and music, Dirty Windshields ain’t your average radio hour. Leeroy Stagger brings you it all; music, healing, love and life. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Midnight Rider" by The Allman Brothers Band
"What'd I say Part 1&2" by Ray Charles
"Let's Dance" by Ramones

Dirty Windshields Radio Hour is proudly sponsored in part by Elements Outfitters.

Discoveries

Hosted by: Leo Cripps
Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 amTuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 amWednesday 9:00 am - 11:00 amThursday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Eclectic

As we explore new artists, new sounds, new music, we’ll also reflect on the foundation of new trends, hearing old songs in a new way for the first time. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Ariengue Arianga" by Sultans Of String
"Didn't It Rain" by Jake Blount
"Always Looking For You" by Jason Mraz

Far Out

Hosted by: Amy van Keeken
Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSaturday 4:00 am - 6:00 am
Alternative/Eclectic

From psych-rock to retro groove, join Amy van Keeken as she unearths hidden gems and explores vast and varied musical terrains. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Neither Love Nor Money" by Michael Rault
"Blame It On the Weather" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
"Gotta Get Away" by Blues Magoos

Folk Routes

Hosted by: Tom Coxworth
Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Country/Folk

Tom Coxworth has been part of the Canadian roots music scene since 1980. On Folk Routes he explores traditional and contemporary roots music. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Tall Tall Shadows" by Basia Bulat
"You Don't Know Me" by Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neil
"You Got to Serve Somebody" by Levon Helm & Mavis Staples

Friday Night Blues Party

Hosted by: Cam Hayden
Friday 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Blues

Friday Night Blues Party is three hours of blues, boogie and beyond, drawn from the incredible library of CKUA and Cam's own collection of over 10,000 blues recordings. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Voodoo Woman" by Crystal Shawanda
"Let's Get Loose" by James Buddy Rogers
"Rock And Rolling This House" by Kenny Blues Boss Wayne

From Stage To Screen

Hosted by: Aaron Au
Tuesday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmSunday 4:00 am - 6:00 am
Classical

From Screen to Stage is a celebration of the symphonic and instrumental music that brings the stories of Hollywood, Broadway and more to life. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Red Bats With Teeth" by Angelo Badalamenti
"Worm Ride" by Hans Zimmer
"Jurassic Park Theme" by John Williams

Get On The Good Foot

Hosted by: Dawn Pemberton
Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmWednesday 12:00 am - 2:00 am
Alternative/Eclectic

Explore the best of the greasiest funk, soul, and R&B. Hear rare grooves, old school classics, hidden gems, and newfound favourites. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Feel Like Makin' Love" by Katherine Penfold
"Why Didn't You Call Me" by Macy Gray
"I Don't Want Nobody to Give Me Nothin'" by James Brown

Hidden Track

Hosted by: Grant Stovel
Sunday 1:30 am - 2:00 am
Alternative/Eclectic

Grant Stovel talks with musicians and industry insiders, each handpicked for their proximity to the art/science/magic that is music. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Shoes" by Matt Andersen
"Ask Me No Questions" by Wendy McNeil
"Easier and Harder" by William Prince

In Our Neighbourhood

Hosted by: Oskar Zybart
Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Alternative/Eclectic

In Our Neighbourhood is an hour focusing on home-grown talent. It's an eclectic all-Albertan playlist, with the best and brightest our province has to offer taking center stage. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Rose-Coloured Frames" by Mariel Buckley
"Do It Right" by Nuela Charles
"Oh, The Wind Will Blow" by Doug Hoyer

Julian Taylor's Jukebox

Hosted by: Julian Taylor
Sunday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Eclectic

Julian Taylor's Jukebox is clean and eclectic, covering soul, folk, hip hop, pop, rock, country, blues, R&B, reggae and everything in between. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Nova" by Justin Nozuka
"3 Nights" by Dominic Fike
"Healing" by Dakota Bear

Lionel's Vinyls

Hosted by: Lionel Rault
Saturday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmFriday 12:00 am - 2:00 am
Rock/Roots

Lionel Rault is your guide to a magical musical mystery tour of tunes from the ‘40s through ‘70s and beyond. Lionel’s Vinyls is an upbeat, at times irreverent, and revisionist look back at the Vinyl Era. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Iron Lion Zion" by Bob Marley
"Summer Side Of Life" by Gordon Lightfoot
"San Tropez" by Pink Floyd

Morningsong

Hosted by: Joe Hartfeil
Sunday 6:00 am - 8:00 am
Classical

Morningsong unfolds in reflection of that special Sunday morning pace as the world around us awakens in phases and stages. Read more

Hear songs like:
"J. Arcadelt: La Pastorella Mia" by Shirley Rumsey
"P. Nimmons: Plateaus (Cariboo Country Tone Poem)" by Mario Bernardi & CBC Vancouver Orchestra
"J. McMann: Inni" by Jessica McMann

Mulligan Stew

Hosted by: Terry David Mulligan
Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmTuesday 12:00 am - 2:00 am
Rock/Roots

Terry David Mulligan finds inspiration everywhere and shares honest music with the world in a rich mix called Mulligan’s Stew. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin
"Guilty Party" by The National
"Funky Broadway" by Steve Cropper

Natch'l Blues

Hosted by: Holger Petersen
Saturday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Blues

Canada’s longest-running blues program has been on the air since 1969. Natch’l Blues is the quintessential destination for the serious blues fan or the curious newcomer. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Blues Prisoner" by Tommy Castro
"Still Want To Be Your Man" by Jummy Hall
"Stone Love" by Ruthie Foster

On The Rise

Hosted by: Dawn Pemberton & Joe Hartfeil
Friday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmSaturday 2:00 am - 4:00 am
Alternative/Eclectic

On The Rise is proudly sponsored in part by The Rozsa Foundation. Inspiring interviews, thrilling features, fun factoids and the best from CKUA's Weekly Top 30, with Dawn Pemberton and co-host Joe Hartfeil. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Scream, Holler & Howl" by Blue Moon Marquee
"Grand River" by Blackie And The Rodeo Kings
"Shooting At The Moon" by Mariel Buckley

On The Rise is proudly sponsored in part by The Rozsa Foundation.

Open Nights

Hosted by: Mark Rodgers
Saturday 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Rock/Roots

Open Nights is three hours of openness to anything upbeat. The first hour we’ll rock, the second hour we'll roll, and the third hour is pure Open Nights, with upbeat music to take us to Sunday morning. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Sugar the Road" by Ten Year After
"Crime Scene" by Night Club
"Hunters" by Bad Buddy

Play It Again

Hosted by: Tony Dillon Davis
Friday 4:00 am - 5:00 am
Vintage

Play It Again is a weekly one-hour program of popular music from the 1920s through the 1950s. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Toot Toot Tootsie! (Goodbye)" by Al Jolson
"Exactly Like You" by Benny Goodman Trio
"Dragnet" by Ray Anthony

Raising Voices

Hosted by: Orest Soltykevych
Monday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Classical

Raising Voices celebrates the beauty of vocal music by featuring works from the 12th century to today, performed by soloists, small ensembles and choirs. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Palestrina: Dum complerentur, Westminster Cathedral Choir" by Westminster Cathedral Choir
"Peter-Amthony Togni: Antiphon" by Halifax Camerata Singers
"Mass Propers for Pentecost: Introit: Spiritus Domini" by Stile Antico

Residency

Hosted by: Guest Hosts
Saturday 12:00 am - 1:00 am
Eclectic

Residency is CKUA’s weekly overnight development slot, airing Saturdays from 12–1 a.m, right after Friday Night Blues Party. Each residency will last six weeks and you’ll hear fresh multi-genre programming from new voices and special guests. Read more

River Valley Sessions

Hosted by: Aladean Kheroufi
Sunday 12:00 am - 1:30 am
Eclectic

Hand picking vinyl records from the CKUA library, Aladean Kheroufi brings you an eclectic mix of music all on wax. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by Nina Simone
"If You've Got The Loving" by Sam & Dave
"Dirty Work" by Steely Dan

Roy's Record Room

Hosted by: Roy Forbes
Sunday 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmWednesday 4:00 am - 5:00 am
Vintage

Roy’s Record Room is the show that unravels and reveals the roots of today’s tunes, for the pure joy of it. Roy spins some familiar but mostly obscure 78s, 45s and LPs. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Beach Party" by King Curtis & the Noble Knights
"I Live For The Sun" by Sunrays
"Lazy, Crazy Days Of Summer" by Blossom Dearie

takahki

Hosted by: Marek Tyler
Sunday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmSaturday 1:00 am - 2:00 am
Eclectic

Marek Tyler asked his mom, Linda Young, for a nêhiyaw (Cree) word for a new radio show shining a light on Indigenous music from around the world. She asked, "what's the vibe?" Read more

Hear songs like:
"Old Man" by Northern Cree
"Dream Within a Dream" by Tomahawk Bang
"Find A Home" by Status/Non-Status

The Celtic Show

Hosted by: Andy Donnelly
Sunday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
World

The Celtic Show is more than a radio program; for Andy Donnelly “It’s a place and time where a community comes together, a community that supports and nurtures itself.” Read more

Hear songs like:
"The Ferry" by Dougie MacLean
"Her Mantle So Green" by Sinead O`Connor
"Fisherman's Blues" by The Waterboys

The Cookbook

Hosted by: Jeff Kynoch
Thursday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jazz

The Cookbook showcases Jazz music new and old that’s off the beaten path. Explore and discover jazz without boundaries from the trailblazing artists of yesterday as well as new artists that continue to push Jazz music in new directions.  Read more

Hear songs like:
"There's a Fire, Yet to Burn" by Ella Thompson
"Love You Better" by Ollee Owens
"Sahara" by Yasmine Baiou

The Departure Lounge

Hosted by: Erin Ross
Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Alternative/Eclectic

Join host Erin Ross as she explores the distinct sounds voices of the world's musical communities as well as the geography, the ideas, and the themes that inspire musicians to create. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Run Run Away" by Curtis Labelle
"Take Us Home" by Alan Doyle
"Black Velvet Band / Dueling Banjos" by Squidjigger

The Old-disc Jockey

Hosted by: John Worthington
Thursday 4:00 am - 5:00 am
Vintage

The Old-disc Jockey celebrates the swing bands recorded between the late 1920s and the 1950s, presented by the enthusiastic, encyclopaedic and entertaining John Worthington. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Hamp's Boogie Woogie" by Lionel Hampton
"Pony Tale" by Paul Horn
"Why Don't You Do Right?" by Benny Goodman / Peggy Lee

The Road Home

Hosted by: Bob Chelmick
Sunday 10:00 pm - 12:00 amMonday 4:00 am - 6:00 amTuesday 5:00 am - 6:00 amWednesday 5:00 am - 6:00 amThursday 5:00 am - 6:00 amFriday 5:00 am - 6:00 am
Eclectic

The Road Home offers poetry, songs, and reflections on his world of dogs, horses, birds and other subjects for a gentle adventure on the road we all share. Read more

Hear songs like:
"This Is The Dream" by Olav H. Hauge
"The Clearing" by Jane Kenyon
"Waiting for the World" by Jason Collett

The Score

Hosted by: Oskar Zybart
Wednesday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Classical

The Score spotlights recent additions to CKUA's classical music library, along with recordings from related genres boasting similarly ambitious arrangements and orchestral originality. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Symphony No. 40 in G minor" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"The Planets" by Gustav Hotlz
"Bogus Pomp" by Frank Zappa

The Upload

Hosted by: Kate Stevens
Monday 11:00 am - 1:00 pmTuesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pmWednesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pmThursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Eclectic

The Upload is proudly sponsored in part by Calgary Opera. The Upload focuses on new music and music news. Hear the freshest industry information and all things trending now. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Pelota" by Khruangbin
"Light On" by Maggie Rogers
"Baby Don't Leave Me Alone" by Lake Street Dive

The Upload is proudly sponsored in part by Calgary Opera.

The Wake-Up Shake-Up

Hosted by: Keri Rak
Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Alternative/Eclectic

Self-confessed music nerd Keri Rak has eclectic taste and shares a mix of jazz, pop, rockabilly and new wave, from Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker all the way through to The Shins and Neko Case. Read more

Hear songs like:
"My Little Treasures" by Richard Hawley
"How To Forget" by Jason Isbell
"Breakfast At The Ace" by The Rapiers

The Wild Card

Hosted by: Jasmine Vickaryous
Friday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Country/Folk

Shuffle the deck and draw an eclectic mix of country, folk, and roots every Friday night on The Wild Card! With a fresh hand played each week, this CKUA exclusive dives deep into the heart of these genres—unearthing local gems, celebrating rising stars, and paying homage to the classics that paved Read more

Hear songs like:
"Bad Case of the Blues" by Linda Martell
"Big Hair Small City" by Shaela Miller
"Call Me A Fool" by Valerie June

This Just In

Hosted by: Amy van Keeken
Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 amMonday 2:00 am - 4:00 am
Eclectic

This Just In is a show dedicated to exploring new releases in the CKUA library. Get a taste of the latest recordings in many genres and styles, from all over the world. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Bien Curiosa" by Apollo Chamber Players 
"João Selva" by Viens Danser (feat. Clea Vincent)
"Safe and Sound" by Marlaena Moore

Thoroughfare

Hosted by: Tony King
Monday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmTuesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmWednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThursday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Eclectic

Thoroughfare is an eclectic mixtape, weaving in and out of genres, creating a musical surfeit of the finest production - the perfect afternoon soundtrack!  Read more

Hear songs like:
"Summer of '21" by Peter Mulvey & Sista Strings
"Dawn" by Plasticine Cowboy
"The Man Who Unraveled" by General Elektriks

Traffic Jams

Hosted by: Lisa Wilton
Weekdays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Alternative/Eclectic

Traffic Jams is proudly sponsored in part by Horizon Heating. Traffic Jams is a weekday blend of indie rock, alt-folk, classic soul, new wave, rockabilly and more. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Power" by Daniel Lanois
"Rubberband Girl" by Kate Bush
"Enter Sandman" by Iron Horse

Traffic Jams is proudly sponsored in part by Horizon Heating.

Twilight

Hosted by: Amy van Keeken
Monday 10:00 pm - 12:00 amTuesday 10:00 pm - 12:00 amWednesday 10:00 pm - 12:00 amThursday 10:00 pm - 12:00 amTuesday 2:00 am - 4:00 amWednesday 2:00 am - 4:00 amThursday 2:00 am - 4:00 amFriday 2:00 am - 4:00 am
Eclectic

Twilight is a peaceful two hours of music gleaned from many genres including: classical, jazz, ambient, electronic, folk, and instrumental. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Woodland" by Matthew Cardinal
"Listen to the Grass Grow" by Catrin Finch, Seckou Keita, Gwyneth Glyn
"Sometimes I think that I Know" by Shabason, Krgovich & Harris

Very Early Music

Hosted by: Lark Clark
Sunday 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Classical

Medieval chant. Music to float to an otherworldly realm. Renaissance dance. Lively movements. Full of optimism and good cheer. This for me is music without associations, music’s pure language to open my mind for the day. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Jouissance vous Donneray" by Claudin de Sermisy
"Adieu mes amours" by Josquin des Prez
"Prélude et Allemande by Robert de Visée" by Jonas Nordberg

Voices in Jazz

Hosted by: Dianne Donovan
Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jazz

From classic jazz to choral jazz, Voices in Jazz presents diverse voices from a fascinating 80-year history. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Song For My Father" by Flora Scott and Hugh Fraser
"Filthy McNasty" by Uschi Burning
"Permit Me To Introduce You To Yourself" by Dee Dee Bridgewater

Wax & Wane

Hosted by: Joe Hartfeil
Friday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rock/Roots

Wax & Wane is your lunar-tinged connection to music haunting, haunted, wayward and wild. From the garage to the basement to the drive-in to your ears and back to the cosmos: wax on. Read more

Hear songs like:
"The Hunter" by Digawolf
"Frenzy" by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
"Dead Man’s Eyes" by Spriguns

Wide Cut Country

Hosted by: Allison Brock
Thursday 12:00 am - 2:00 amSaturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Country/Folk

Wide Cut Country is proudly sponsored in part by Blue Jay Exterior Renovations. Wide Cut Country cuts a generous path through the genre of country, from traditional, alt country, bluegrass and roots music. Read more

Hear songs like:
"Love Keep Us Together" by Martin Sexton
"Fall Apart World" by Mary Gauthier
"Act Naturally" by Buck Owens

Wide Cut Country is proudly sponsored in part by Blue Jay Exterior Renovations.

World Spinning

Hosted by: Lark Clark
Sunday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmMonday 12:00 am - 2:00 am
World

Lark Clark’s World Spinning explores how music reflects culture and shapes hearts. Lark’s passion is to discover connections and to hear music that’s completely new to the ears Read more

Hear songs like:
"Nangating" by Baka Beyond
"Go Get It" by Dominique Fils-Aimé
"Electricity" by Ibibio Sound Machine