Donne Roberts, of African Guitar Summit, is a Juno award winning artist. Listen to his live performance from CIUT’s anniversary party below:

CIUT welcomes David James, host of Moovin’ in the Right Direction. You can catch David on Thursday mornings from 6 to 9am. Check out our interview with David below:

R= Rose, interviewer and CIUT Web lady / DJ= David James

R: Tell us a bit about your show, MOOVIN IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. What can listeners expect to hear?

D: I’m hoping to create a morning show that energizes the spirit and moves the body. Since the inception of Moovin’ In The Right direction at another community radio station in 2008 one of the goals of the program is to bring people new, hard to find, and rare music pieces that have good production value. At CIUT Moovin’ In The Right Direction evolved from a Jazz / Nu jazz program. Moovin In The Right Direction has expanded the playlist to include dub, deep house & techno, conscious hip hop and nu disco. Basically, anything with a groove. I’ll also have regular showcases on particular record labels and recording artists. You will also hear regular guest mix sessions from some of Toronto’s best DJ’s and in studio interviews. Another regular feature on the program will be showcasing local records labels. Basically I aspire to have Moovin’ In The Right Direction become a hub for local and international groove music that blends the organic with the electronic.

R: How did you get involved with CIUT?

DJ: Moovin’ In The Right Direction was part of CKLN 88.1FM since 2008 until CKLN ceased to air on the FM dial. Daibhid James (CIUT’s other David James) who I had worked with at CKLN gave me the low down that there was an opening at CIUT. So I quickly got my stuff together and put in a proposal. I’m very excited to be a part of the CIUT family and I find it a privilege to be playing music for the community. CIUT has also allowed me to open my programming up. This helps me to be more creative with programming and it ultimately leads to a more exciting show.

R: Outside of CIUT, you’re a DJ in the Electronic/Nu Jazz scene in Toronto. Tell us a bit about your involvement with the music scene in Toronto. Also, where can our listeners check you out around town next?

DJ: Yes, I’ve been spinning in the scene for over 15 years. During this time period I’ve played the majority of Toronto’s major venues. I’ve also had DJ gigs in Montreal, Ottawa, Amsterdam, and Rochester. Over the next few months I’m booked to play at Lilly, Ame, Courthouse, and Tota. My hope is to begin producing music over the next year. So stayed tuned!!

R: Thanks David James!

Listen to Moovin’ in the Right Direction on Thursday Mornings from 6-9am.