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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.

Date: 
Fri, 14 Oct 2016, 7:00pm to Sat, 15 Oct 2016, 7:00pm

Sarah Vaughan Birthday Broadcast

WKCR is very pleased to announce our upcoming 24 hour birthday broadcast on March 27th for the one and only, the “Sassy,” the “Divine,” Sarah Vaughan. Vaughan had a range that went from baritone to soprano and with her inventive, lyrical style, she helped popularize the art of jazz singing, along with Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.

Date: 
Fri, 27 Mar 2026, 12:00am to 11:59pm

WKCR x WJF

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)

Date: 
Thu, 8 Jan 2026, 12:00am to Tue, 13 Jan 2026, 11:59pm

NEW WKCR MERCH!

Did you miss out on supporting WKCR through our fall fund drive? Want to catch some limited edition BachFest Merch? Want to get some epic holiday gifts for the 'kcr fans in your life?

Well you're in luck!

WKCR will be selling our fan favorite “forever alternative” t-shirt and a new OnAir Mug!

In celebration of our Beloved BachFest we will also be selling a newly designed Bravo Bach! sweatshirt as well as a tote bag featuring a hand drawn portrait of J.S. Bach himself wearing a wkcr tee-shirt!

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Upcoming Events

Emmet Cohen on Out to Lunch

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).

Date: 
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Related Program: 
Out to Lunch
Related Department: 
Jazz

Aspen Matis on Studio A

Tune in to Studio A this Sunday, January 15, from 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST for an interview with internationally-bestselling memoirist Aspen Matis. Her book, Girl in the Woods, tells the story of her sexual assault and her flight from college, which led to a journey of self-discovery as she set out to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.

A brief account of her experiences appeared first in The New York Times' Modern Love column, and that subsequentally led to her inspiring and heart-wrenching memoir.

Date: 
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Related Program: 
Studio A
Related Department: 
Arts

George Wallington Celebration on Jazz Profiles

Sid Gribetz presents a five hour radio program celebrating the pianist and composer George Wallington on Jazz Profiles this Sunday, January 15 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST.
George Wallington was one of the legendary pianists of the bebop era but never achieved great fame. With his early retirement from a musical career, he remains a more obscure figure in jazz history and lore.
Date: 
Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Related Program: 
Jazz Profiles
Related Department: 
Jazz

Streaming WKCR during Bach Festival Announcement

We, the WKCR Board, wanted to address any of the inconveniences experienced in using our stream. Unfortunately, our online stream regularly approaches maximum capacity during the Bach Festival. As we try to accommodate for more listeners, we implore anyone tuning in within our radio broadcasting range to tune in with a radio receiver.

Date: 
Thursday, December 25, 2014 - 12:00pm to Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - 11:59pm

Gustav Leonhardt Memorial Broadcast

This Friday, January 20th, WKCR will be devoting over eleven hours of programming to the music of Gustav Leonhardt (5/30/1928-1/16/2012). As a harpsichordist, organist, and conductor, Leonhardt was on the forefront of the movement in early music to revive period styles and practices. While best known for his recordings of J.S. Bach, Leonhardt made spectacular recordings of many different early music and Baroque composers. Tune in from 9:30am-9:00pm to hear WKCR's tribute to this legendary musician.
Date: 
Friday, January 20, 2012 - 9:30am to 9:00pm
Related Department: 
Classical
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