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Hosted by David Ellenbogen, host · music · EN · 412 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchNYC Radio Live is a music podcast hosted by David Ellenbogen, host, with 412 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.
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Episode #827
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.
Episode #826
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 luminaries like Roscoe Mitchell, Dave Holland, Chris Potter, and John Zorn. He is the recipient of the 2025 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship and has an exciting new trio with Tomeka Reid and Chess Smith. Kevin has joined AHT Records to release a new live recording captured from his residency at The Stone in NYC in the summer of 2024. The limited edition vinyl features captivating duet performances with multi-keyboardist Craig Taborn, guitarist, Gilad Hekselman, saxophonist Ben Wendel, and drummer Kenny Wollesen.
Episode #825
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 Amir Khusro in the 13th century. It's a riveting tale! This episode was expertly translated on the fly by guest host Bhaskar Ghosh, Executive Director of the Society of Arts and Culture of South Asia (Palo Alto), a major force behind the Ragas Live Festival and NYC Radio Live. Mustafa will be performing in the grand finale of 24 hours of music at the Ragas Live Festival October 17-18th at Pioneer Works in Red Hook Brooklyn. Tickets are extremely limited.
Episode #824
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 history, the joyful music they create and celebrate, and many of the legends they've encountered along the way.
Episode #823
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 classical vocal music. Hossein Alizadeh – one of Iran's most influential composers and tar/setar virtuosos. Faramarz Payvar – the legendary master who shaped the modern tradition of the Persian santoor. Parviz Meshkatian – an extraordinary composer and Persian santoor virtuoso whose music continues to inspire many of us. Pashang Kamkar – one of the great masters of the Persian santoor. Ardavan Kamkar – one of today's greatest Persian santoor virtuosos. Kayhan Kalhor – a master of kamancheh who has introduced Persian music to audiences around the world. Photo: Jacob Carlson
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