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Columbia University, New York, NY 10027. Studio 212-854-9920. [email protected]

WKCR-FM, Columbia University’s non-commercial student-run radio station, is dedicated to presenting a spectrum of alternative programming—traditional and art music, spoken arts, and original journalism. Granted its FCC license in 1941, WKCR is both steeped in tradition and committed to innovation.

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We practice a 'one foot in the past, one foot in the future' approach. Unlike other 'jazz' stations, WKCR is deeply commited to the rich and storied history of jazz music and its numerous geniuses, many of whom have been unfortunately neglected in recent decades.

Mar 16, 2025 · WKCR announces a Lunar New Year Broadcast, this year combined with a Teresa Teng Birthday Broadcast, for 12-hours on FM and HD radio and online, from 12:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, January 29th. It will run from the last hour of Tuesday’s Just as Bad until the conclusion of Cereal Music.

How can WKCR and WWFM be on the same HD radio frequency? HD Radio allows for sending simultaneously completely different levels of broadcasting. With your HD tuner, you can choose to listen to WKCR on HD1 or WWFM on HD2.

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