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Melting World | September 27, 2026: John Coltrane Centennial Celebration

Wednesday, September 23, marked the 100th birthday of John Coltrane, the Long Island native and one of the 20th century’s most influential musical innovators.

We’ll celebrate with music from Coltrane’s later years, focusing on his expansive 1965–66 recordings. Expect Alice Coltrane on piano, Rashied Ali on drums, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and Pharoah Sanders on tenor saxophone as we explore their spiritual quest through fearless, long-form improvisation.

We’ll open with new music from Gary Lucas and Lukas Ligeti, plus selections from a 2025 archival release featuring Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa’s 1974 performances. In Deep Drift, we’ll travel to India for a sitar raga by Ustad Vilayat Khan.

Join us Saturday night at midnight (Sunday, 12–5 a.m.) on WUSB 90.1 FM or wusb.fm—where unique sounds begin.

Gerard Aston on Message of Hope Radio

Mark Mendoza, Formerly of Twisted Sister, Joins The Robin’s Nest

Turn back the clock to the legendary club scene of the 1960s and ’70s with Mark Mendoza, formerly of Twisted Sister.

Mark joins Rockin’ Robin to talk about the clubs, bands, music and memories that helped define an unforgettable era of rock ’n’ roll.

It’s all in tune—no pun intended!—with The Robin’s Nest’s Summer of the Sensational ’60s & ’70s series.

Tune in Friday, September 18, from 2–3 PM on WUSB.

Cafe' Ali on September 15

Remembering Howard Margolin, the host of Destinies

Tonight, Friday, Sept. 11, from 10 p.m.–midnight ET, WUSB will remember and celebrate the life of Howard Margolin, beloved longtime host of Destinies, our weekly science fiction program he hosted for more than 42 years.

Former co-hosts, past guests and members of the WUSB family will come together to share memories and pay tribute to Howard’s remarkable life, voice and legacy.

Listen on 90.1 FM, 107.3 FM, or stream live at WUSB.fm.

Turmoil Dedication to Dr. Howard Margolin

Wednesday, September 9th, 9PM-10PM ET.

Turmoil's show will be dedicated to Dr. Howard Margolin who recently passed away.
Wednesday's show will feature music from Spizzenergi, The Misfits, Sloppy Seconds and others featuring rare and unusual science fiction themed songs.

The Robin's Nest Welcomes Albert Bouchard

 

 

The Robin’s Nest welcomes Albert Bouchard, founding member and former drummer of Blue Öyster Cult, for a special conversation about his music, career and latest projects.

We’ll also get a sneak preview of two yet-to-be-released tracks from his forthcoming album, Imaginos 4: Rhyme of the Star Clock.

Tune in Friday, September 4 from 2–3 PM to hear what Albert has been working on, stories from his remarkable career, and details on his upcoming appearances — only on WUSB.

Celebrate Joni Mitchell and Tom Waits with WUSB's Sunday Street Series

WUSB’s Sunday Street Series celebrates the songs of Joni Mitchell and Tom Waits with a special evening of live performances at The Long Island Museum on Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 PM.

A lineup of acclaimed local artists will put their own spin on the music of two of America’s most distinctive songwriters, including Gene Casey, Caroline Doctorow, Andie Juliette Fortier, Andrew Fortier, Cole Fortier, Bryan Gallo, Claudia Jacobs, Ray Lambiase, Jack Licitra, Russ Seeger, Hank Stone and Bob Westcott.

Advance tickets are $25. Tickets at the door, if available, are $30 cash only.

Melting World: A Journey Through Fusion

This Sunday from 12–5 a.m., Melting World takes a mind-melting journey through the genre known as fusion.

Emerging in the late 1960s, fusion brought electric instruments, rock rhythms and studio experimentation into jazz. Over time, the genre expanded even further, drawing composers, musicians and sounds from across the musical spectrum.

We’ll explore the beginnings and evolution of this largely instrumental, virtuoso music with selections from Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Bill Laswell & Tony Williams, Matteo Mancuso, Jonas Hellborg & Shawn Lane, Brand X, David Torn, Jean-Luc Ponty, TEAR, PAKT and many more.

Then, during the Cosmic Hour, we’ll present Bang on a Can’s reimagining of Terry Riley’s landmark minimalist work, In C.

Tune in Sunday at 12 a.m. through 5 a.m., only on WUSB.