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Our spring campaign membership theme for 2008 is “KTSU, What Public Radio is Meant To Be”. The KTSU mission reads in part: ‘KTSU-FM is committed to improving the quality of life of the community and the university by increasing the awareness of the beauty, richness and depth of our cultural heritage through the presentation of jazz and other genres of music. KTSU is also committed to providing its listeners with thoughtful, thorough and well-balanced coverage of news, current events, personalities and educational, social and cultural life of metropolitan Houston through the broadcast of community-based activities.’ As a public radio station KTSU is committed to the variety of programming that it is known for – which is what the community wants - rather than being commercially driven and making as much money as possible for its stakeholders. KTSU through its membership drive held twice annually merely seeks adequate funding to continue its mission.
KTSU is funded mainly through membership, about 68 percent. The rest comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, grants and state and university funds. If you do not pledge or contribute during the spring or fall campaigns, KTSU welcomes donations or memberships at anytime. |
Nancy Wilson host Jazz Profiles, a weekly one-hour documentary series profiling the legends and legacy of jazz. Nancy a jazz legend herself, the program brings to life the vibrant history of the genre through music, interviews and commentary. |
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The Tavis Smiley Show is a high-energy exchange of views, information, and insight hosted by Tavis Smiley. The two-hour weekly show offers a unique blend of news and newsmakers in expanded conversations.
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NPR's JazzSet© with Dee Dee Bridgewater is the jazz lover's ears and eyes on the world of live music. It presents today's best jazz artists in performance on stages around the world, taking listeners to Puerto Rico and Cuba, as well as Marciac in the French countryside and across the North American continent from Montreal to Monterey. |
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