
NYC Radio Live is the podcast/archive of the musician and producer, David Ellenbogen. As broadcast on WKCR 89.9 FM-NY, it has featured over 300 live performances, interviews with musicians from over 40 countries, and conversations with great artists, directors, writers, and thinkers.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 397 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Good source of indian classical carnatic music. I like it.
Love unadulterated Polynesian music just as they do it!! Simple, rhythmic, peaceful. Thanks again for posting, David.
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Heard about it from psychedelic salon, will be a follower of the podcast. Thanks!
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Musical conversations mix deep-dive interviews with improvisational and traditional forms, spotlighting jazz royalty, Indian classical masters, and global avant-garde artists. Episodes frequently center on improvisation, pedagogy, lineage, and the evolving role of live performance, with a strong emphasis on personal histories, mentorship, and cross-cultural collaboration. A notable strength is curating high-profile guests alongside deeply knowledgeable hosts, creating a space that blends technical insight with intimate storytelling and historical context. This makes it appealing to listeners who crave both expert musical analysis and behind-the-scenes perspectives on creation, collaboration, and performance in diverse genres.
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NYC Radio Live launched 15 years ago and published 397 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on NYC Radio Live include:
1. Jeremiah Chiu
2. Preston Lauterbach
3. Rickie McKinnie
4. Salar Nader
5. Rakesh Chaurasia
6. Judith Owen
7. Gamelan Dharma Swara
8. Danny Sugandu
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