New Sounds

Hand-picked music, genre free. 24/7 radio from New York City.

New Sounds is New York Public Radio’s home for the musically curious, since 1982. It’s a hub for discovering weird and wonderful music from artists, composers and traditional musicians. Follow us on YouTube and Instagram. Email us at hello@newsounds.org.

  • #5028, Afro-jazz

    Jul 14, 2025
    Hear music with a direct connection to Africa by sax player Marshall Allen; flutist Nicole Mitchell and kora player Ballaké Sissoko as bandleaders; the Ethiojazzers Tezeta, and more.
  • Lenine at Damrosch Park

    Jul 15, 2025
    Multiple Latin GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Lenine is one of Brazil’s most iconic musicians. He and his trio play a free show at Damrosch Park on July 16, part of Brazil Week.
  • #5027, Musical Tributes to Terry Riley

    Jul 11, 2025
    Hear musical tributes to minimalist composer Terry Riley for his 90th birthday from keyboardist/composer Lorna Dune, American pianist Marco Benevento, and by clarinetist Evan Ziporyn.