About This Station

WKCR 89.9 FM is a listener-supported college radio station based in New York, serving the Columbia University community. It features a diverse and eclectic programming schedule focused on innovative music genres, including jazz, experimental/avant-garde, classical, world music, and indie rock. The station is known for its special marathon broadcasts honoring music legends and for providing local sports coverage, such as for the New York Yankees. As indicated on its website, WKCR depends on tax-deductible donations from listeners to continue its innovative, live-hosted programming.