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Live at the Greene Space
85th Anniversary Bash
July 8, 2009
On the 85th anniversary of the launch of WNYC, David Garland hosts an evening that gives our live, web and radio audience a glimpse into the birth-year of our station, 1924.
Spinning on Air
Independents Days
July 2 - July 5, 2009
For the July 4th holiday weekend, WNYC features highlights from David Garland’s recent Spinning On Air archives, including Connie Converse, Grizzly Bear and Antony, and a brand new show with Akron/Family.
Soundcheck
The New Standards
July 3, 2009
On their latest album, "Rock and Roll," the trio's rock chops fuel unplugged and jazzy covers of songs by Elvis Costello, Britney Spears and the Clash. They join us to perform live.
Evening Music
Spanish Splashes
July 6, 2009
Miles Davis and arranger/composer Gil Evans collaborated often. However, Sketches of Spain stands out from their other albums with its relaxed evocations of Spanish tradition.
Soundcheck
Music Video
June 10, 2009
MTV and major labels dropped music videos, but they are experiencing a renaissance online as artists -- and their fans -- take control. Also, we ask you to make your own video.
New Sounds
Turn up that Cello
Airs daily at 11PM on 93.9 FM
On this New Sounds, hear music for processed, looped, and electrified cellos, including works by Zeno Gabaglio, Giovanni Sollima, Maya Beiser, and more.
Music on WNYC
San Quentin's String Pianist
Evening Music
July 9, 2009
Henry Cowell was widely known for his experimental works. He even created a technique dubbed string piano where the pianist actually plucks or sweeps the strings of the piano directly instead of using the keys.
The Supreme Saga
Soundcheck
July 9, 2009
The Supremes were the biggest girl-group of all time. But behind the chart-topping hits were bruised egos, betrayals and scandalous affairs. Today, we ask Mark Ribowsky, the author of a new book on The Supremes about their tumultuous career through Motown.
85th Anniversary Bash
Live at the Greene Space
July 8, 2009
On the 85th anniversary of the launch of WNYC, David Garland hosts an evening that gives our live, web and radio audience a glimpse into the birth-year of our station, 1924.
Introducing the Soundcheck Video Contest
Soundcheck
John Schaefer gives the lowdown on Soundcheck's music video challenge with the Fiery Furnaces.
"Green Music"
New Sounds
Airs daily at 11PM on 93.9 FM
For this edition of New Sounds, hear some “Green Music,” that is, music with a global environmental bent. We’ll listen to philosopher, author and musician David Rothenberg’s project, "Thousand Mile Song," compositions with clarinet to the sounds of whale calls. And more.
Homophony Festival
Celebrating the Music of Gay and Lesbian Composers
Nico Muhly, Pauline Oliveros and Alex Ross will be joining us in the studio as we lead up to Sunday, June 28, 2009 and the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the night that galvanized the Gay Rights Movement.
Concerts from the Frick
Evening Music, Saturdays at 930pm
The 2009 season of Concerts from the Frick Collection hosted by Helga Davis continues throughout the summer with New York debut performances from some of the world's most esteemed interpreters.
Dafnis Prieto with Vennisa Santi
Live from the Greene Space
Cuban-born drummer and composer Dafnis Prieto and his ensemble Si O Si share the world premiere performance of his haunting "Sueno de Amor" with singer Vennisa Santi.
George Steel
Mad About Music
June 7, 2009
Over eleven years George Steel transformed Columbia University's Miller Theater into an acclaimed showcase for both early and modern music. This Sunday, he speaks with Gilbert Kaplan.
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Music Blogs
Talk to David: What’s one telling detail about you or your environment?
WNYC Blogs
Soundcheck — July 09, 2009 - Comments (1) John Schaefer: A True Crossover
Talk to Terrance — July 06, 2009 - Comments (5) Outsider Artists
Talk to David — July 03, 2009 - Comments (5) Milestones
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