Upcoming
Pharoah Sanders Birthday Broadcast
WKCR is pleased to announce a special 24-hour broadcast celebrating what would have been the 86th birthday of American saxophonist Pharoah Sanders on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. This special broadcast will preempt all regularly scheduled Tuesday programming.
Ragas Live Festival 2026
For 24 hours, from October 17 at 7 PM to October 18 at 7 PM, WKCR will broadcast the Ragas Live Festival. Rooted in the classical music of South Asia, Hindustani and Carnatic raga, the event has been broadcast on WKCR since 2012.
Recent Events
Thelonious Monk Birthday Broadcast
WKCR is ecstatic to announce that on October 10, WKCR 89.9 FM-NY will play 24 full hours of Thelonious Sphere Monk’s music in celebration of his 95th day of birth. Broadcast on FM and HD radio and online, this special broadcast will preempt all regularly scheduled Saturday programming.
Hot Club NY Listening Session Live Broadcast
On October 7th, from 7:30 to 10 PM, WKRCR will live-broadcast a listening session from the Hot Club of New York at 20 W 20th St. as part of the 85th Anniversary Series. Hosted by WKCR's very own Matthew “Fat Cat” Rivera, this broadcast is especially special, featuring hot records...
Christopher Williams Broadcasts His Adaptations of Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Inklusive on WKCR 89.9 FM
Tune in Monday, October 5, at 3 PM for a complete broadcast of artist Christopher Williams's Radio Play. The recordings will air in their 81-minute, 30-second entirety as part of WKCR's 85th Anniversary Series.
Renee Rosnes Quartet at Smoke Jazz Club live on WKCR
As part of WKCR's 85th Anniversary Series we are excited to broadcast a performance by the Renee Rosnes Quartet live from Smoke Jazz Club on October 9th, starting at 8:30 PM.
Trio Imagination at Close Up NYC live on WKCR
On October 2nd, WKCR is honored to broadcast live sets by Trio Imagination and My Trio at Close Up Jazz Club, from 8:30 - 11 pm, as part of WKCR's 85th anniversary series.
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet at the Village Vanguard Live on WKCR
From WKCR's 85th Anniversary Live Broadcast Series, the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet performs at the Village Vanguard on Thursday, October 1, in sets from 8:00pm-12:00am.
Georgia Heers Quartet at Zinc Bar Live on WKCR
From WKCR's 85th Anniversary Live Broadcast Series, the Georgia Heers Quartet performs live at Zinc Bar on Wednesday, September 30 (8:30pm set).
William Hill III Trio At Zinc Bar Live On WKCR
From WKCR's 85th Anniversary Broadcast Series, the William Hill III Trio performs live at Zinc Bar on Tuesday, September 29 (8:30pm set).
Sarah Hanahan Quartet at Zinc Bar Live on WKCR
From WKCR's 85th Anniversary Live Broadcast Series, the Sarah Hanahan Quartet performs live at Zinc Bar on September 28 (8:30pm set).