WKCR 2022 Merch!
WKCR Presents our latest and greatest merch collection available for a only short period. The collection features pieces ranging in price.
You can check out the merch catalog by clicking here →
WKCR 2022 Merch Catalogue.pdf
WKCR Presents our latest and greatest merch collection available for a only short period. The collection features pieces ranging in price.
You can check out the merch catalog by clicking here →
WKCR 2022 Merch Catalogue.pdf
WKCR announces a holiday special for American jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi, broadcast on FM and HD radio and online from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The broadcast will coincide with the tree-lighting ceremony at Columbia University.
WKCR presents our first-ever Joni Mitchell Birthday Broadcast. Tune in on November 7th to hear some of Joni’s most iconic records as well as some deep cuts from the archive!
The special broadcast will run from the conclusion of Monday Morningside until Monday Jazz Alternatives (9:30AM-6PM).
Dear active WKCR listeners, supporters, alumni, and students. We invite you to sign up for our new mailing list: an initiative that we hope can boost transparency at the station as we continue our efforts to provide you with engaging programming. Digital communication has become increasingly vital as the pandemic has reshaped our modes of distribution and consumption. In the past, WKCR sent on-air guides as physical mailers to all of our community members on our mailing list.
Italian mezzo-soprano Anna Bonitatibus has established herself as one of opera's greatest interpreters of the Italian repertoire, from Monteverdi's earliest works to the operas of Rossini and Donizetti. In recent years, Bonitatibus has emerged not simply as a singer but a vital musicologist, who has helped rediscover previously forgotten composers and their music, both through her championing them as a performer and through her music publishing company, Consonarte.
Commencing at midnight August 29th and concluding at midnight September 3rd, WKCR-FM (89.9 FM, wkcr.org) will present the Charlie Parker Centennial Festival, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of a colossal figure in American music with a 120-hour marathon broadcast.
On Saturday, January 25th, from 2:00 am to 11:59 pm, WKCR celebrates the music and life of Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, or "Tom," on what would be his 93rd birthday. Composer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and singer, Jobim's contributions to music in Brazil and worldwide are immeasurable.
Hello all! As of midnight, Bach Fest has officially kicked off!
For the eight-day period from 12:00 AM on December 24th through 12:00 AM on New Year’s Day, WKCR (89.9 FM and wkcr.org) will dedicate all broadcasting to the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
We are excited to share with you the schedule for the week, which can be seen below.
Starting today at 9:15 am ET, WKCR will be asking its dedicated listeners to support us in our fundraising efforts!
As a non-commercial radio station, we continue to do what we do because of the incredible support of our dedicated listeners. Support non-commercial radio with some limited-time WKCR merch designed by one our programmers.
Join us Tuesday, January 17 during our Out to Lunch programming from 1-2:30 pm EST for an interview with New York-based jazz pianist Emmet Cohen regarding his most recent project "Masters Legacy Series featuring Jimmy Cobb." Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. He placed first in both the American Jazz Pianists competition (2014) and the Phillips Piano Competition at the University of West Florida (2011).
WKCR regrets its actions with regard to a guest who had recently been scheduled to appear on our program Studio A. Specifically, WKCR's editorial policies and University policies regarding speech were misrepresented in our communications to this guest. To be clear, WKCR and Columbia University strongly believe in robust freedom of expression, especially about challenging ideas. Likewise, WKCR’s content is curated by student and alumni programmers and reflects their own individual self-expression.
Interview with Emmanuel Villaume hosted by Charlie King. Recorded on January 8, 2026 and aired on January 16, 2026.
Interview with Jaime Laredo hosted by Charlie King for Bachfest 2025. Recorded December 16, 2025 and aired December 24, 2025.
Arun Ramamurthy discusses his upcoming January 9, 2025 Winter Jazz Fest performance with host Ted Schmiedeler.
This season, WKCR partners with Winter JazzFest (Jan. 8-13, 2026) to bring you exclusive interviews with the performing musicians. The below schedule will be updated throughout the season as interviews are scheduled and confirmed. You can find out more about Winter JazzFest and view the lineup here.
Wednesday, December 17 at 5 PM: Dawn of Midi (hosted by Eva Arroyo)
Monday, January 5 at 1 PM: Arun Ramamurthy (hosted by Ted Schmiedeler)
Wednesday, January 7 at 7 AM: David Murray (hosted by Rachel Smith)
Composer Scott Ordway discusses his 2014 composition "North Woods" ahead of performances by Lorelei Ensemble with host Ted Schmiedeler
Composer Anna Weesner discusses her newest work My Mother in Love: The Summer Sessions with host Ted Schmiedeler
Announcing the host of the Musician's Show for November 2025: celebrated trombonist Conrad Herwig!
Composer and pianist Thomas Kotcheff discusses the role of interpretation in musical composition, Morton Feldman, and his most recent record, a collaboration with composer Bryan Curt Kostors titled "Between Systems," with host Ted Schmiedeler.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 7-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles in 10 innings.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 5-4 walk off win over the Tampa Bay Rays on 7/30/2025.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 9-6 win over the Seattle Mariners on 7/9/2025. MLB Debut of Cam Schlittler.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on 6/18/2025.
Composer Aaron Helgeson talks about his release The Book of Never with host Ted Schmiedeler.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 8-2 win over the New York Mets on 5/18/2025.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 10th inning walk off win against the San Diego Padres on 5/7/2025.
Schuyler Rabbin-Birnbaum's post-game report from the Yankees 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on 4/16/2025.