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In the Spirit, Sundays 9 – 10 a.m.
How long have you been at WTJU: Since 1999
Why did you become a WTJU host?
Because I loved listening to community radio and wanted to join the conversation. I love letting the music speak for itself, interspersed with a bit of commentary from someone who cares about the music.
Why should someone tune into your show in particular? What do you want to share with the world?
They are likely to hear something they’ve never heard before, along with what I call candy, the songs people already know they love. I curate an eclectic show that features harmony, rhythm, great lyrics and different versions of familiar songs. And, of course, the
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Eclectic Woman, Tuesdays 12 – 2 p.m.
Day Job: I am a full-time rehabilitation counselor at a psychiatric crisis stabilization center in Charlottesville. I also enjoy volunteering for The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
How long have you been a host at WTJU? 7 years
Why did you become a WTJU host?
I started DJ-ing at my college radio station when I was an undergraduate student at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. I fell head over heels in love with the experience of sharing my deep love of music with listeners from all over the city. Joining the lineup of hosts at WTJU helped me to establish a sense of community in Charlottesville when I moved here in 2013.