WKCR 89.9FM NY

New York's Non-Commercial Student Radio

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Jazz, Classical, Alternative +7

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Frequency

89.9 FM

📖 About

WKCR 89.9FM NY is Columbia University's non-commercial, student-run radio station broadcasting at 89.9 FM in New York City and streaming online worldwide. Based at Columbia University, WKCR presents a diverse range of programming focused on music, the arts, history, spoken arts, culture, and original journalism. Its programming includes jazz, classical and traditional music, Latin music, new music, alternative and experimental programming, news and arts coverage, and other specialty broadcasts. WKCR is known for its extensive live-hosted programming, distinctive music selections, cultural programming, student involvement, and special broadcasts celebrating influential artists and important musical events. The station traces its history to Columbia University's early radio activities and was granted its FCC license in 1941, while its current FM service began broadcasting in 1956. WKCR serves listeners throughout the New York metropolitan area over 89.9 FM and reaches listeners worldwide through its online radio stream.

📋 Details

owner:Columbia University

founded:1941

hd radio:WKCR broadcasts its programming through HD Radio in addition to its analog 89.9 FM service and internet streaming.

operator:Columbia University student-run radio organization

brand name:WKCR 89.9FM NY

fm airdate:May 14, 1956

institution:Columbia University

programming:Jazz, classical and traditional music, Latin music, new music, alternative and experimental programming, spoken arts, original journalism, news, arts and specialty broadcasts.

content focus:Music, arts, culture, history, spoken arts and original journalism

listener line:+1 212-854-9920

broadcast area:New York metropolitan area

broadcast type:FM 89.9, HD Radio, Online Streaming

station format:Non-Commercial Student-Run College Radio

fcc facility id:68270

online coverage:Worldwide via internet streaming

primary contact:board@wkcr.org

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station mission:To preserve and share music, the arts, and history with listeners in the New York metropolitan area and beyond while providing innovative programming and opportunities for student involvement.

call sign meaning:King's Crown Radio

station character:Independent, educational, student-run, non-commercial and culturally focused

special programming:WKCR is known for special birthday broadcasts, memorial broadcasts, festivals, sports programming and other special events that may occasionally preempt regular programming.