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This Week in the New Music Department: Jozef van Wissem on Live Constructions

Submitted by Zoë Harris on Mon, 23 Jan 2012, 6:10pm

Sunday, January 29, 10:00-11:00 pm: Dutch lutenist and composer Jozef van Wissem will be featured on this week's "Live Constructions." Van Wissem is devoted to "The Liberation of the Lute," blending Renaissance and Baroque forms with an experimental, contemporary approach. His music is stripped-down, almost minimalist.

Gustav Leonhardt Memorial Broadcast

Submitted by Mark Micchelli on Thu, 19 Jan 2012, 7:14pm

This Friday, January 20th, WKCR will be devoting over eleven hours of programming to the music of Gustav Leonhardt (5/30/1928-1/16/2012). As a harpsichordist, organist, and conductor, Leonhardt was on the forefront of the movement in early music to revive period styles and practices. While best known for his recordings of J.S. Bach, Leonhardt made spectacular recordings of many different early music and Baroque composers. Tune in from 9:30am-9:00pm to hear WKCR's tribute to this legendary musician.

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Friday, January 20, 2012 - 9:30am - 9:00pm

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A New Show Airs in the American Department: Hobo's Lullaby

Submitted by Malcolm Culleton on Thu, 29 Dec 2011, 9:59pm

Be sure to tune in to WKCR on Saturday, January 14th for the debut episode of a new show in the American Department: Hobo's Lullaby!

WKCR Thanks the Beastie Boys and Nixon

Submitted by Ellen Walkington on Mon, 5 Dec 2011, 10:19pm

The Beastie Boys have teamed up with accessories brand Nixon to design a limited-edition watch collection. New York natives and long-time listeners to WKCR, the Beastie Boys (Mike D, Adam "MCA" Yauch, and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz) have chosen to donate a generous portion of the proceeds to WKCR. We are so grateful for this amazing contribution! For more information visit: nixonnow.com/beastieboys