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New Sounds from WNYC

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New Sounds is unlike any radio show you've ever heard: a whirlwind tour of new and unusual music from all corners of the globe. New Sounds combs recent recordings for one of the most informative and compelling hours on radio, and aims to make the world smaller. For over 25 years, host John Schaefer has been finding the melody in the rainforest and the rhythm in an orchestra of tin cans. Defying ri... more

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Listen to rhythmic music, whether for percussion, string quartet or vocal duet for this New Sounds. Hear works from percussionist Ian David Rosenbaum, Kelly Moran, and the Jasper String Quartet, and a vocal duet from Meredith Monk and Robert Een. Fro... more

Hear prog-marching band music from Chicago's Mucca Pazza, ambient-gothic Norwegian-Icelandic music from the duo Jo Berger Myhre & Ólafur Björn Ólafsson, jazz-tronic ambient minimalism from London's Portico Quartet, and new work from Danish experiment... more

Hear music that begins with classical instruments, like the string quartet, piano, or an orchestra, but which is then augmented, enhanced by electronics, percussion, or preparation. Listen to works by English violinist, pianist, and composer Poppy Ac... more

Guitarist Shane Parish, of the instrumental prog-punk band Ahleuchatistas, plays music from his solo record of “weird old Americana” live in the studio on acoustic & prepared guitar.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • John Schaefer has hosted New Sounds since 1982. His voice is synonymous with avant-garde and unusual recordings. The performance events he hosted in New York City for decades attracted and featured the greats of contemporary music. Since 2018, the New Sounds program has bounced between WNYC, WQXR, and NYPR. The show has expanded into an entire stream now at newsounds.org.

    Composer Philip Glass said, "'For we who live in New York to have [John Schaefer] in the position he's in at the radio stati... more

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    5
    Vivienne
    a year ago
  • Music

    I have been listening to this program since it started . Thirty plus years. John has enlightened me with this music journey.

    For all of you who are saying this podcast has changed and what’s up ? , you should be listening on WYNC or on NewSounds.org. You can listen daily. Seven days a week and the archives of all programs are available. You can even hear some concerts . It doesn’t get better than this if love music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vpnyou
    United States6 years ago
  • Where are all the podcasts ?

    Why is there not any more podcasts after 2017? And why were there so few haircut before that? There should be 5 a week. The podcast is critical if you’re in a different time zone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MP10006
    United States6 years ago
  • I want more

    What happened in 2017718?

    You disappeared! Help, where can I find you again, I live in Vienna!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sylvia liska
    United States7 years ago
  • Opens your eyes, opens your mind

    John gives us many gifts in each episode using his ‘musical superpowers’. When I see a new show come up rarely do I say “oh, this show will be amazing.” But almost always after a listen I feel as if I am a more educated listener, and indeed realize that the show was amazing. We’re all so lucky to have New Sounds in our lives!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJDJ2007
    United States7 years ago

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