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South African Guitarist Derek Gripper Translates Kora and J.S. Bach, In-Studio
Episode 121
South African guitar virtuoso Derek Gripper plays music originally meant for the 21 stringed lute-harp, the kora, on his 6-string Segovia-styled guit…
1 year, 8 months ago
Enhanced Chamber Music by W4RP Trio and LIKWUID, In-Studio
Episode 120
Hip hop and classical music come together in the hybrid chamber music of W4RP Trio. The new record, featuring the spoken word artist DJ LiKWUiD, is c…
1 year, 8 months ago
Violinist and Bandleader Jenny Scheinman Stretches Out At Play
Episode 119
Violinist, composer, and bandleader Jenny Scheinman is a familiar figure to jazz fans, having played for years with Bill Frisell, Allison Miller, and…
1 year, 8 months ago
Sax Player and Bandleader Lakecia Benjamin Imagines What's Possible
Episode 118
Sax player, MC, and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin grew up playing salsa and merengue in Washington Heights. She counts jazz greats Terri Lyne Carringto…
1 year, 8 months ago
Igmar Thomas’ Revive Big Band, In-Studio
Episode 117
Trumpeter, bandleader and composer Igmar Thomas has served as music director for Lauryn Hill, the rapper Nas, and the sax player Kamasi Washington, a…
1 year, 8 months ago
A Celebration of Folk and Indigenous Music From Jarana Beat
Episode 116
Jarana Beat is a world music group based here in New York, whose cross cultural celebratory sound is inspired by Mexican folk and Afro-Indigenous mus…
1 year, 8 months ago
Best of the Soundcheck Podcast 2024
Episode 115
The team behind the Soundcheck podcast series offers their favorite live performances from the WNYC studios this year: including Mexico City-based ce…
1 year, 9 months ago
Best of Soundcheck 2024, Part 2
Episode 114
Hear favorite live performances from the WNYC studios this year including Georgia singer, musician, and record label founder Lizz Wright; the soulful…
1 year, 9 months ago
Best of Soundcheck 2024, Part 1
Episode 113
Hear favorite live performances from the WNYC studios this year including Mexico City-based cellist, producer, and singer Mabe Fratti; Norwegian punk…
1 year, 9 months ago
Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O, In-Studio
Episode 112
New York-based drummer and educator Matt Wilson has performed with and/or played on many recordings by other musicians - Joe Lovano, John Scofield, C…
1 year, 9 months ago