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Crucian DJ Hosts “The Soul Show” on WTJX-FM Saturdays

Crucian DJ Michael Canton hosts the Soul Show on WTJX-FM, Saturdays, 7-10 p.m. on St. Croix. The show is a progressive musical adventure into soul music, its origins, and its derivatives. The station can now be picked up on Featured On Demand.

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