The Dida Show

Insatiably curious jazz singer-songwriter Dida Pelled lets loose on the world of crooners and storytellers in this hour-long conversation/listening party. Each week we will meet someone special to Dida, a musician or just anyone, and listen in as she interrogates them on their inspirations and what moves them in life. Revealing the juiciest and dullest moments of life in one lovingly awkward hour—...

LEGEND Kenny Wollesen made it to the radio show! iconic drummer from Bill Frisell’s band, Sexmob, and Laurie Anderson, and luckily, my band too. he also builds instruments, or as he calls it: Wollesonics.

This episode is exactly the reason I do this radio show. Getting to sit with one of the best drummers in the world, Joe Strasser, and talking openly about things personal to us and our music. Our convo dipped into deep stuff about addiction and alcoholism- the lies, denial, rehab, sobriety, and falling in love with music again. Thank you Joe for being so open. Go listen to Joe every Monday at 11 s...

Insatiably curious jazz singer-songwriter Dida Pelled lets loose on the world of crooners and storytellers in this hour-long conversation/listening party. Each week we will meet someone special to Dida, a musician or just anyone, and listen in as she interrogates them on their inspirations and what moves them in life. Revealing the juiciest and dullest moments of life in one lovingly awkward hour—...

Back with our favorite co-host, Cassandra Jenkins, for a New Year special.

Insatiably curious jazz singer-songwriter Dida Pelled lets loose on the world of crooners and storytellers in this hour-long conversation/listening party. Each week we will meet someone special to Dida, a musician or just anyone, and listen in as she interrogates them on their inspirations and what moves them in life. Revealing the juiciest and dullest moments of life in one lovingly awkward hour—...

the sassy and brilliant joei bianco joined the dida show 💅 we talked dinah washington, blossom dearie, sang teach me tonight , and how tiktok — or just putting yourself out there again and again — can quietly teach you who you are as a singer.

Thank you Ben ❤️

A Little Bit of Avery Friedman

Jazz singer Kate Kortum joins The Dida Show to talk about her new single Love Me Or Leave Me , her upcoming album, life at Juilliard, and singing with her trio, the Sunhouse Singers. Lots of singing wisdom—and we played two tunes: Stompin’ at the Savoy and Little Red Top.

Maia Friedman with co-host Cassandra Jenkins

The most amazing Vanisha Gould finally came on the show! Sharing wisdom and her profound singing. Thank you Vanisha ❤️

Stop everything and listen to Emmanuel Michael. The young musician who will change the way you hear and play guitar forever ❤️

Mei Mei Semones returns to The Dida Show after a huge year—she released her first EP, toured nonstop, and just finished making her debut full-length record. We talked about the whirlwind of it all, the process behind the new album, and of course, I had to have her back so we could finally play together.

Singer Julia Danielle grew up in Chicago before recently moving to New York to attend Juilliard Music School. She won the Ella Fitzgerald Singing Competition and shares insights on mastering those amazing vocal runs and maintaining a great skincare routine.

My fave songwriter from Canada came on the Show!

Full interview with amazing NY singer Martina Dasilva, live on The Dida Show, on Radio Free Brooklyn.

Full interview with legendary drummer Ari Hoenig, live on The Dida Show, on Radio Free Brooklyn.

Bloomsday's hot album drop  @bayonetrecords . babymoon daddyrising brat summer, 📢 hear all about it!! honored to have had iris on the show for an amazing hang, listen 💿 asap and come with me to their show on june 29 at bryant park 🥵

‏Had the great pleasure of gabbing with Jesse Markowitz on the radio. We talked about his obsession with ginger shots and his work in jazz - Manage/d social media for Roy Hargrove, Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland, Sullivan Fortner, Melisa Aldana, Chris Potter, Kurt Elling and many more…) In Jesse’s words: ‘I was able to gossip to a respectable degree without getting myself in trouble; you be the judge...

my spiritual guide and subtle shredder Aaron Roche returned to TDS a year after giving up music and becoming a teacher. we discussed burnout, sexy friendships, glorious returns to music and generally finding your way. 🎸

check out my tête-à-tête with eagle eye (and ear) A&R from Double Double Whammy, Mallory Hawk brings us label advice musician to musician, and uplifting stories about underdog dream DIY college room labels, the magic of hearing grand slam indie artists before their big break, and the doors that open when you realize you are too old for modeling. we played Allegra Krieger, Charolette Cornfield...