The WJSU family includes many distinct and memorable voices. Meet the national and local hosts who entertain and educate our listeners each day of the week.

Michel Martin
Michel Martin, who came to NPR in January 2006 to develop "Tell Me More," has spent more than 25 years as a journalist — first in print with major newspapers and then in television. "Tell Me More" marks her debut as a full-time public radio show host. This one-hour daily NPR news talk show
made its national premiere April 30, 2007 on public radio stations around the country and has made a big splash in the industry. WJSU was one of the first stations to carry the program. Catch Michel weekdays at 8:00 a.m.
[Photo Credit: NPR 2007 Stephen Voss]

Bob Parlocha
Born and reared in Vallejo, California, Bob learned about jazz from his mother's Count Basie and Duke Ellington records. He entertains listeners with a creative, engaging musical mix and friendly conversational rapport. A sensitive programmer, articulate spokesman for jazz, and astute analyst of the music scene, Bob's masterof ceremonies style has enhanced many jazz concerts and fund raisers. He’s the newest member of the WJSU team. You can hear this nationally known jazz expert as he glides you into the wee hours of the morning weeknights from midnight to 6:00 a.m. It’s music that won’t put you to sleep.

Farai Chideya
Farai Chideya, Harvard grad and former ABC correspondent is host of “News & Notes.” This program that gives voice to issues that are important to Black America. The program serves as a window through which all Americans can examine the significant issues facing a diverse society. The interview and magazine show presents newsmakers, opinion leaders, and commentators to explore the events, trends, and ideas that shape the African-American experience. Hear Farai Monday through Friday at 4:00 p.m. on WJSU.
[Photo Credit: ©NPR 2006 by Antony Nagelmann]

Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis was one of the best-known jazz musicians of the 1980s and 1990s. A trumpet prodigy from New Orleans, Wynton joined Art Blakey's famous band the Jazz Messengers while still a teenager. In 1983 he won both classical and jazz Grammy Awards, becoming the first recording artist ever to accomplish that feat. Each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., Wynton Marsalis hosts the Peabody Award-winning "Jazz at Lincoln Center" on WJSU. The program captivates listeners with the sounds of real swing, real blues and real jazz. Wynton hosts this series, which is acclaimed for its smooth informative scripts, high-level production and superb musical quality.
[Photo: Janusz Kawa]

Nancy Wilson
Nancy Wilson’s musical style is so diverse that it is hard to classify. Over the years her repertoire has included pop style ballads, jazz and blues, show tunes and well known standards. She brings her extraordinary talents to WJSU as the host of “Jazz Profiles.” The program chronicles the people, places and events in jazz. The varied topics for “Jazz Profiles” range from in-depth portraits of legendary personalities who have made jazz what is today to comprehensive looks at jazz instruments and narration. Each program in the series tells an informative and engaging story that celebrates the music and those who make it. Tune in to Nancy Fridays at 3:00 p.m.
[Photo Credit: John Levy Enterprises, Inc.]

Jonas Adams
From his humble beginnings in Chicago to his modern day persona as host of Jazzmatic lineup, Jonas brings you the best jazz experience in Mississippi. With the ability to turn a regular day into a Jazzmatic day, catch Jonas weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Don't forget, you can meet Jonas at your windows for a full weather report throughout the day. Jonas pulls double duties as a jazz host and the WJSU Music Director. Gotta question...Jonas has a JAZZMATIC answer.

Dee Dee Bridgewater
Born in Memphis and raised in the Midwest, Dee Dee Bridgewater moved to New York and – as Glinda the Witch in The Wiz on Broadway – won a 1975 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical. “JazzSet,” which airs Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. provides another stage for this talented singer. In this “role” Dee Dee takes listeners on the road with her to top clubs, concerts and festivals for select performances by the musicians of the moment, established performers and new faces on the jazz scene. We are privileged to be able to share her talents with you.
[Photo Credit: ©2007 NPR by Philippe Pierangeli]

Othor K. Cain
Othor Cain is a native Mississippian. He is the former Program Director for WOAD, gospel radio station. He has been in the radio industry for over two decades. Othor has written features for the Jackson Free Press and he is the former editor of the Mississippi Link News-paper. Othor is the station's News Director. His schedule is hectic and the news casts he hosts and produces are fast paced. Catch Othor weekdays beginning at 6:00 a.m. He is the creator of the all new, hour-long radio news magazine show "Issuses and Images." I and I goes beyond the headlines and brings a local perspective to issues affecting Mississippians weekdays at 7:00 a.m. Additionally, he produces and hosts "Say Amen," a Sunday talk show that bridges media and ministry. The show is so well produced, you can't help but "SAY AMEN!"

Marian McPartland
The personal style and musical history of renowned jazz pianist Marian McPart-land attracts both veteran jazz giants and bright new stars to “Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz.” Each Monday afternoon at 3:00, Marian and a guest spend an hour in a fluid combination of musical and verbal conversations.
[Photo Credit: R.J. Capak]

Eric Stringfellow
Eric Stringfellow brought the first locally produced roundtable discussion to the WJSU audience. The award-winning Metro Journal airs at 10:00 a.m. Saturdays after the nationally syndicated Tavis Smiley Show. The 60-minute talk show is not just a follow-up to Tavis, but the beginning of engaging dialogue with the people of Mississippi. Metro Journal has paved the way for WJSU’s new news block. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, Stringfellow has a loyal following through his hard-hitting, informative and thought-provoking Clarion Ledger column. The Metro Journal is always current.

Gina Carter-Simmers
Imagine a spring breeze with a hint of jasmine whispering across your face, or the azure ocean waves gently lapping against the shore, or the faint pitter-patter of an April rain against your windowsill, and you’re in the midst of WJSU’s “Smooth Jazz/Quiet Storm” hosted by Gina Carter-Simmers. Gina is an award-winning producer and writer for both WUAL and KRWG public radio stations at The University of Alabama and New Mexico State University respectively. Listen every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for hand-picked exceptional contemporary jazz selections and background artist information. Gina also hosts the weekly "What's on Your iPod?” segment Wednesdays during "Issues and Images" and "WJSU News Now!"