Special Broadcasts

Birthday Broadcasts

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Sunday May 7th, all day

For his 183rd birthday, WKCR will spend 24 hours celebrating Pyotr Illytch Tchaikovsky, master of melody and romantic visionary. After leaving a job in civil service and training at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, Tchaikovsky composed masterpieces such as The Nutcracker (which he famously hated), Swan Lake, The 1812 Overture, and his final Symphony no. 6. Cholera tragically ended his life at age 59, but his music lives on.

Red Garland Centennial

Saturday, May 13th, all day

Red Garland was a jazz pianist and one of the most influential musicians of the bebop era. Born in 1923 in Texas, Garland was a self-taught pianist who developed a style characterized by its simplicity, swing, and bluesy feel. He played with jazz greats such as Charlie Parker, Lester Young, and Miles Davis, and was known for his understated yet soulful solos. On May 13th, WKCR is celebrating Garland’s centennial by playing 24 hours of his music.

Sun Ra Arrival Day

Monday, May 22, all day

Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of afrofuturism, Sun Ra left a heavy footprint in not only jazz, but in music and arts as a whole. Ra started his career playing in Fletcher Henderson’s band and went on to lead many of his own small groups and large ensembles, such as the still-performing Arkestra. WKCR is excited to celebrate Sun Ra’s arrival day with 24 hours of music on May 22nd.

Bob Dylan

Wednesday, May 24, all day

Bob Dylan is one of the most influential singersongwriters of all time, known for his poetic lyrics and unique voice. Born Robert Zimmerman in Minnesota in 1941, Dylan’s music has spanned several genres including folk, rock, blues, and country. His songs are deeply introspective, often reflecting on social and political issues, and have been covered by countless artists over the years.

Sunday Profiles

Sundays 2:00-7:00 PM

TBD

May 14th, 2:00 - 7:00 PM

Host: Sid Gribetz

Arthur Russell

May 21, 2:00 - 7:00 PM

Host: Georgia Dillane and Lucia Santos

Labeled: Prestige Records

May 28, 2:00 - 7:00 PM

Host: Steve Mandel and J Cohn

Live Constructions

Sundays 10-11pm

Mavi

May 21, 10-11pm

Hosts: Dylan Farley and Ted Schmiedeler

Alexander Wren

May 28th, 10-11pm

Host: TBD

Saturday Night At The Opera

Saturdays 9:00 PM-12:30 AM

Akhnaten (Glass)

May 6, 9:00pm-12:30am

Host: Ale Diaz-Pizarro

La Forza del Destino (Verdi)

May 20, 9:00pm-12:30am

Host: Ale Diaz-Pizarro

The Love for Three Oranges (Prokofiev)

May 27, 9:00pm-12:30am

Host: Ale Diaz-Pizarro

Baseball Broadcasting

Columbia vs St. Johns

May 2, 1-4pm

Host(s): Josh Kapillian