Soundcheck

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WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and rising figures in New York City's creative arts scene. Guests come from all disciplines, including pop, indie rock, jazz, urban, world and classical music, technology, cultural affairs, TV and film. Recent episodes have included features on Michael Jackson,Crosby Stills & Nash, the Assad Brothers, Rackett, The Replacements, and James Brown.

From the 2026 New York Guitar Festival: Goran Ivanovic & Fareed Haque, and Pierre Bensusan

2 months
From the 2026 New York Guitar Festival: Goran Ivanovic & Fareed Haque, and Pierre Bensusan
42m

Best of Soundcheck: Public Service Broadcasting; Em Spel

2 months
Best of Soundcheck: Public Service Broadcasting; Em Spel
51m

Flamenco Guitar Pyrotechnicians Rodrigo y Gabriela Spark It Up, In-Studio (Archives)

2 months
Flamenco Guitar Pyrotechnicians Rodrigo y Gabriela Spark It Up, In-Studio (Archives)
31m

Dan Deacon's Joyous Electro-Acoustic Orchestra Ascends a Mountain, In-Studio

2 months
Dan Deacon's Joyous Electro-Acoustic Orchestra Ascends a Mountain, In-Studio
42m

Best of Soundcheck: Orquesta Akokán, Hannah Jadagu

2 months
Best of Soundcheck: Orquesta Akokán, Hannah Jadagu
51m

Dominican-Italian Singer-Songwriter YENDRY Weaves Delicate Melodies, In-Studio

2 months
Dominican-Italian Singer-Songwriter YENDRY Weaves Delicate Melodies, In-Studio
32m

Jazz / R&B Ensemble Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science Amplify Progressive Issues, In-Studio

2 months
Jazz / R&B Ensemble Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science Amplify Progressive Issues, In-Studio
36m

Best of Soundcheck: We Are Scientists, Art Brut

2 months
Best of Soundcheck: We Are Scientists, Art Brut
51m

Yasser Tejeda y Palotré Celebrate Ancestral Dominican Traditions

2 months
Yasser Tejeda y Palotré Celebrate Ancestral Dominican Traditions
29m

The Calm Spark of South African Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim Persists

3 months
The Calm Spark of South African Jazz Master Abdullah Ibrahim Persists
22m

Best of Soundcheck: Meklit, The Bad Plus

3 months
Best of Soundcheck: Meklit, The Bad Plus
51m

Alt-Country Artist Tift Merritt Shares Her New Confessional Songs, In-Studio

3 months
Alt-Country Artist Tift Merritt Shares Her New Confessional Songs, In-Studio
35m

Chamber Pop Duo Gracie and Rachel Sing New Introspective Songs, In-Studio

3 months
Chamber Pop Duo Gracie and Rachel Sing New Introspective Songs, In-Studio
38m

Best of Soundcheck: Marilina Bertoldi, Julieta Venegas

3 months
Best of Soundcheck: Marilina Bertoldi, Julieta Venegas
50m

Experimental Jazz Artist Zoh Amba Presents Their Brand of Gritty Folk-Rock Music, In-Studio

3 months
Experimental Jazz Artist Zoh Amba Presents Their Brand of Gritty Folk-Rock Music, In-Studio
36m

Helado Tropical Feels Like 'Summer's Warmth on a Sunday', In-Studio

3 months
Helado Tropical Feels Like 'Summer's Warmth on a Sunday', In-Studio
36m

Best of Soundcheck: O'Farrill Family Band; Michael Winograd's TANZ

3 months
Best of Soundcheck: O'Farrill Family Band; Michael Winograd's TANZ
51m

Funky Afrobeat Brass Band EMEFE Rekindles Old Songs, In-Studio

3 months
Funky Afrobeat Brass Band EMEFE Rekindles Old Songs, In-Studio
31m

Tunisian-American Artist and Activist Emel, In-Studio

3 months
Tunisian-American Artist and Activist Emel, In-Studio
33m

Best of Soundcheck: The New Pornographers; Carminho

3 months
Best of Soundcheck: The New Pornographers; Carminho
51m

Folktronica Songwriter Ásgeir Channels His Vocal Heroes, In-Studio

3 months
Folktronica Songwriter Ásgeir Channels His Vocal Heroes, In-Studio
27m

Multi-instrumentalist Isaiah Collier Discovers New Creative Avenues, In-Studio

3 months
Multi-instrumentalist Isaiah Collier Discovers New Creative Avenues, In-Studio
39m

Best of Soundcheck: Horsegirl; Sullivan Fortner

4 months
Best of Soundcheck: Horsegirl; Sullivan Fortner
50m

Guitarist Marisa Anderson Studies UnAmerican Folk Music, In-Studio

4 months
Guitarist Marisa Anderson Studies UnAmerican Folk Music, In-Studio
39m

Pianist and Story Collector Lara Downes Celebrates America @250, In-Studio

4 months
Pianist and Story Collector Lara Downes Celebrates America @250, In-Studio
32m

Best of Soundcheck: Tank and the Bangas, Rodney Crowell

4 months
Best of Soundcheck: Tank and the Bangas, Rodney Crowell
50m

Dallas-born Folk Singer-Songwriter Anjimile Finds a New Level of Comfort, In-Studio

4 months
Dallas-born Folk Singer-Songwriter Anjimile Finds a New Level of Comfort, In-Studio
34m

Elizabeth and the Catapult Slows Down Enough and Stays Present (In-Studio)

4 months
Elizabeth and the Catapult Slows Down Enough and Stays Present (In-Studio)
35m

Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Discover Common Roots Through Music, In-Studio

4 months
Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi Discover Common Roots Through Music, In-Studio
32m

Art Rock Trio Mary in the Junkyard Embraces the Light with the Dark, In-Studio

4 months
Art Rock Trio Mary in the Junkyard Embraces the Light with the Dark, In-Studio
33m