ALL ARTS Radio Hour

After an awe-inspiring visit to The Sphere in Las Vegas, Cliff brings another set of new releases you should know about. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin No California | Ilsey Sip of Happiness | Woods The Returner | Allison Russell Future Is Dumb | Jeff Rosenstock My Love Mine All Mine | Mitski Angel | Fi...

Another contribution to the canon of Australian indie-rock, groovy soul made by a former public-defender, and a heart-wrenching queer country ballad all make the cut in this edition of Modern Sounds. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin Undone and Unashamed | The Murlocs So Long | Daniel Ponder The Narcissist...

Summer is in full swing, and what's better than discovering some new music to add to your summer playlists? On the heels of a religious Grateful Dead experience, Cliff has some spacey Dead-esque cosmic country, a couple of summer-bop bossa nova songs, a fresh take on a Dr. John song, and plenty more on deck. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening T...

So maybe you stopped paying attention to new music a few years ago. Maybe it was more than a few years ago. Fresh from a memorable ABBA Voyage hologram experience, Cliff helps you play catch-up with this edition of Modern Sounds. This episode features artists and groups that have had serious and successful careers over the past ten years, but aren't household names. And the best part is they're al...

 Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode, recorded in 2017, we’ll hear sounds of the traditional boleros – romantic ballads that originated in Cuba in the early 1900s – embodied with Miramar’s unique instrumentation and the diverse influences of the bandmates. You have the best s...

Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode, recorded in 2018, we’ll hear Mwenso & the Shakes , a Harlem-based rhythmic band who travel the world performing their radiant and infectious music that spreads messages of love, peace, and the spirit of their ancestors. You have the best se...

Join us for an unforgettable 2019 performance of solo piano music from world-renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The pianist crafted a suite of music that effortlessly moves between the Impromptus of Franz Schubert and Philip Glass’s Etudes. She makes cross-generational musical connections and emphasizes the surprising commonalities between these composers’ work.

Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode recorded in 2017, we’ll hear multiple Grammy Award-winner Terri Lyne Carrington’s deep-toned melodies hearten and amplify the pressing messages in Social Science’s acutely relevant lyrics. You have the best seat in the house here with ALL ARTS.

Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode recorded in 2017, we’ll hear bold music from Grammy nominated composer and pianist Vijay Iyer , who Pitchfork Magazine described as “one of the most interesting and vital young pianists in jazz today. You have the best seats in the house here wi...

Today, come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In the episode, recorded in 2017, Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Jazzmeia Horn takes the stage at BRIC JazzFest in Brooklyn, NY. Listen to her bring the house down, blending traditional jazz with her contemporary flair. You have the best seats in the house here...

Today, you’ll hear your favorite Carole King classics and discover a few hidden gems in this one-time concert from the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts recorded in 2018, featuring Broadway talent such as Tony Award-winning music director and conductor Ted Sperling, Alysha Umphress from “On The Town” and Clarke Thorell, from “My Fair Lady”. Enjoy rare access to the rehearsal room along with cr...

Come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access, and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode, we’ll first hear one of the leading guitarists in his generation, Matthew Stevens , explore sounds in an honest, raw, and soulful set at BRIC Jazz Fest in 2017. Then, we’ll transition to singer/songwriter Taylor Simone and producer/musician Jett Cart...

Back with another edition of Modern Sounds, Cliff brings a wrap of his time at Coachella 2023. Weyes Blood, Sofi Tukker, and Gabriels make their second appearances on the show alongside an indie supergroup, new dance music, R&B, and other gems from the Coachella lineup. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for these songs and more. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbi...

Cliff is back with another set of songs you should know, including something new from Lana Del Rey and more Turkish funk. Don't forget follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangbin Hospital | Madison Cunningham Easy Now | Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Love It If We Made It | The 1975 I'll Stand By You | Bruce Springsteen W...

Obscure Australian pysch-rock and edgy British alt-pop both get some love on this edition of Modern Sounds with Cliff Chenfeld. Cliff also gives his take on what the Grammys may have missed, and a moving live performance he caught in LA. Read this interview Cliff gave to ALL ARTS, and follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music. Playlist: Opening Theme: People Everywhere | Khruangb...

Come to the foot of the stage with live performances, exclusive back-stage access and in-depth artist interviews with The Set List. In this episode, we’ll first experience “Wild Cotton,” vocalist, composer, and cultural worker Imani Uzuri’s improvisational and conceptual project exploring the undocumented soundscapes of enslaved Black American ancestors. Then, we hear trumpeter and composer Dave D...

What do a Malian guitarist, a Canadian singer-songwriter, and an Australian indie-rock band have in common? They're all featured in the next edition of Modern Sounds! Vieux Farka Touré, Kathleen Edwards, and The Beths are just some of the great contemporary music hand-chosen by Cliff Chenfeld, co-founder of Kidz Bop, Razor & Tie Records, and current partner in a number of music festivals. Clif...

Cliff Chenfeld returns with another edition of Modern Sounds, a show for busy listeners who don't get to discover as much new music as they'd like. On this episode, Cliff dives into bands who have yet to become legacy acts, a side project that stands on its own, a song that went viral on TikTok and is now a hit on alternative radio, plus plenty more. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify fo...

Cliff Chenfeld returns with another edition of Modern Sounds, a show for busy listeners who don't get to discover as much new music as they'd like. As always, Cliff has curated a playlist with a little of everything, from a current raw rock band to modern gospel-tinged soul to a highly respected British singer-songwriter. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music. Playlist: Openi...

Cliff Chenfeld returns with another edition of Modern Sounds, a show for busy listeners who don't get to discover as much new music as they'd like. As always, Cliff has curated a playlist with a little of everything, from a current raw rock band to modern gospel-tinged soul to a highly respected British singer-songwriter. Follow the Modern Sounds playlist on Spotify for more music. Playlist: Openi...

This is a thrilling era for new music. Artists create inspired recordings that live outside the mainstream yet command a meaningful audience. With more music being released than ever before, it can be daunting to sort through the tonnage and find new music that you’ll love. That’s where Modern Sounds comes in. Cliff Chenfeld is a long-time East End resident, former co-CEO of Razor & Tie Record...

Chart-toppers Jim Brickman and Dave Barnes will get you in the holiday spirit with festive performances and heartwarming stories. Hits include “God Gave Me You” “The Christmas Song” and “ Christmas Tonight.” Anita Cochran and Wendy Moten are guests. Watch the program here Watch more award-winning ALL ARTS programming

This episode of "In Concert With CMS" opens with Ravel’s sublime “String Quartet in F-Major.” The composer’s use of sound coloration is a singular treat. Following that, you’ll hear Brahms’s “A-Minor Trio” for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano. Brahms takes full advantage of the somber sound of both clarinet and cello to create a poignant emotional journey. Watch the program here. Watch more award-winnin...

A program of musical fantasy and romance awaits you on this episode of “In Concert With CMS.” First up is Bach’s “Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue,” a virtuosic work for solo keyboard featuring a flurry of ominous and surprising harmonies. Following that is Chauasson’s work of grand romanticism, his “Concerto in D-Major” for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet. Watch the program here. Watch more award-wi...

Two divine sonatas await you on this episode of “In Concert With CMS.” First up is Barber’s moody and lyrical Cello Sonata, completed when the composer was only 22 years old. You’ll then hear Schumann’s second Violin Sonata. Composed in a burst of creative energy over the course of three weeks, Schumann’s sonata is virtuosic, full of passion, and a joy to hear. Watch the program here. Watch more a...