NYC Radio Live
In the electrifying atmosphere of a live radio broadcast in New York City, musicians from all corners of the globe come to perform and discuss their music. The guests range from well-known (Steely Dan, McCoy Tyner) to up and coming artists. Hosted by David Ellenbogen.
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Sami Abu Shumays on Umm Kulthum (opens the original)
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Sami Abu Shumays is one of the leading Arab violinists in the US, and a vocalist. In this episode, he shares the story of Umm Kulthum, the legendary voice of Egypt and the Arab world. Sami will bring A Tribute to Umm Kulthum – Gholobt Asaleh fi Ruhi to the Ragas Live Festival 2026, featuring Zahra AlZubaidi, Zafer Tawil, Mohamed Salah, Sami Abu Shumays, and The Umm Kulthum Workshop.
Kevin Hays and Craig Taborn (opens the original)
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Grammy Award winning pianist Kevin Hays has a new album out on the new label AHT Records, Live at the Stone We hang out with Kevin and fellow keyboard legend Craig Taborn before they take the stage at The Jazz Gallery. Kevin has worked with countless legends like Sonny Rollins, Roy Haynes, Joe Henderson, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, and Kurt Rosenwinkel. Brad Mehldau, Lionel Loueke and Steve Gadd. A prolific musician Craig Taborn has performed and recorded on over 200 recordings with jazz lumina
Mustafa Abu Muhammad on the birth and intention of Qawwali (opens the original)
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Mustafa Abu Muhammad's family have been practitioners of the ecstatic, Sufi musical tradition of Qawwali for 800 years. His uncle and his father lead the most popular Qawwali party in Pakistan, Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad Qawwal, of which Mustafa is a member and he is the leader of Mustafa Abu Muhammad Qawwal currently touring the United States. In this interview, Mustafa shares the fascinating oral history passed down within his family about the origin of the first Qawwali party in Dehli led by
Smokey Hormel and Charlie Burnham (opens the original)
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Smokey Hormel and Charlie Burnham have played with countless legends of music, like Johnny Cash, James "Blood" Ulmer, Tom Waits, Norah Jones, Cassandra Wilson, Beck, Adele, Justin Timberlake, to name a few.They are also the nucleus of Smokey's Roundup, the eclectic Western Swing band that has been holding it down on Wednesdays at Sunny's Bar, in Red Hook, Brooklyn for over 2 decades. If you're looking for a soulful experience in New York City, this is the place to go. We chat about their shared
Ehsan Matoori on beauty of the music and poetry of Iran (opens the original)
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Born in Iran in 1979, Ehsan Matoori is one of the leading Santoor virtuosos of today.Ehsan discusses the long and deep history, dating back thousands of years, of Persian music and poetry, his own journey, and his exciting new project, The Rite of Strings, whose debut album, Dust and the Moon will be released August 28th by Bright Shiny Things. For a deeper dive into Persian Music, here are a few artists Ehsan recommends. Mohammad Reza Shajarian – widely considered the greatest master of Persian
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