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THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankAdrián Read & Arina Martin - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST(16) with Gary AxelbankTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST – with Gary AxelbankFeaturing ADRIAN READ is a multi-talented Dominican Reggaeton artist, musician, and actor, who has appeared in commercials for some of the biggest advertisers and starred on Netflix and the Food Network. He has most recently released his first full length Reggaeton album, "Cartas Para Ti", available on all streaming platforms under his initials "AR". On the Bronx Music Podcast he talked about his passion for his hometown Bronx, fitness, and healthy habits, as well as performed two original pieces in different genres, accompanied by Arina Martin. 2025-05-0840 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankRale and Alma Micic - The Bronx Music Podcast with Gary Axelbank(15)Featuring: Rale and Alma MicicRALE and ALMA MICIC are a married duet of talented musicians. Rale is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz musicians to emerge from Serbia. Alma is a featured vocalist with the Radio Belgrade Big Band and appeared at many local jazz festivals as well as on television and radio broadcasts. In addition to talking with host Gary Axelbank, they performed two exquisite music pieces. YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a...2025-04-1443 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankTHE DOWE TWINS - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (14)Featuring: THE DOWE TWINSThe Dowe Twins are two sixteen-year-olds who were upset at the hatred and violence they saw after COVID and decided to use the music and lyrics of Hip Hop to uplift, empower, and encourage others. Princeton and Brazil Dowe will share their own personal stories to inspire people to never stop working at fulfilling their goals and dreams. YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a live audience at The Artist (formerly the S...2025-03-1440 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankABDOULAYE ALHASSANE TOURE - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (13)Featuring: Guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire ABDOULAYE ALHASSANE TOURE.Abdoulaye Alhassane Toure is a superb multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer from Niger, West Africa. A master of the music of many Saharan cultures and languages, his original music is rich in complex rhythms, beautiful blue modes, and jubilant enthusiasm. On the podcast he sings and plays guitar and gurmi. YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a live aud...2025-02-0650 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankJOHN PINAMONTI - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST(12)Featuring: Guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire JOHN PINAMONTI.With six albums and hundreds of gigs, John Pinamonti has honed his gentle, husky voice as well as his song craft and multi-instrumental abilities. This is a great chance to learn about what makes him tick and also to hear some remarkable guitar playing. YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a live audience at The Artist (formerly the Starvin...2025-01-1050 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankGRANDMASTER CAZ - The Bronx Music Podcast (11)Featuring: GRANDMASTER CAZ, one of the founders of Hip-Hop. An iconic figure who is immortalized in the Bronx Walk of Fame, Grandmaster Caz was a member of the Cold Crush Brothers, is currently a board member of The Kennedy Center's Hip-Hop Council, a Hip-Hop Ambassador and board member for Windows of HipHop, and the CEO of GMC Entertainment Inc.YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a live audience at The Artist (formerly the Starving Artist Café), 249 City Island...2024-12-0550 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankPenny Prince ft. Krystal Ortiz & Marion Juarez Rivas - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST(10)Featuring: Penny Prince, an award-winning composer of musical theater, and two singers. This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST features Penny Prince – an award-winning composer of musical theater. Dr. Prince, a Professor of Music at Lehman College, brought along Krystal Ortiz and Marion Juarez Rivas, two singers who are both graduates of Lehman. YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a live audience at The Artist (formerly the Starving Artist Café), 249 City Island Avenue, City Island...2024-11-1546 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankRichard Pigkaso - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (9)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (9) Featuring: Professional Yo Yo Rapper RICHARD PIGKASO This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST features Professional Yo Yo Rapper Richard Pigkaso. He’s exactly what it implies: He raps while he performs remarkable Yo Yo tricks! You must see it to believe it! He also has a new album and music video coming out.YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a live audience at The Artist (formerly the Starving Artist Café...2024-10-1035 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankRUSS VELAZQUEZ - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (8)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (8) Featuring: Producer, Composer, Singer, and Arranger RUSS VELAZQUEZ This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST features TV and film composer, arranger, producer, and voice-over specialist Russ Velazquez, who has produced commercial jingles for numerous mega corporations, TV show themes, and is a three-time Emmy-nominated TV composer and arranger for his work on Sesame Street. YOU’RE INVITED! The Bronx Music Podcast – with Gary Axelbank is recorded on the first Sunday of each month at 1:00pm in front of a live audience at The Artist (formerly the Starving Artist Caf...2024-09-1447 min
The Debbie Nigro ShowGary Who Hired Me For My 1st Radio Job Came To Talk About The Importance Of Talking To Strangers Everybody Knows My Show Theme is "Risk It or Regret It!" Whatever IT is for YOU! So, I thought it would be fun to share how I risked getting my first paying radio job after college. It’s a memorable story of driving in a thunderstorm at 11 o’clock at night after working all day at another job, to a radio station in an old house in Briarcliff Manor, NY where Howard Stern had worked, to audition for an immediate opening for a news reporter. I invited the guy who called me the...2024-08-1743 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankMezzo Soprano Linda Collazo – THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (7)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank – Episode 7 Guest: Mezzo-Soprano Linda Collazo This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST features Mezzo-Soprano Linda Collazo. Having just completed performances with Opera Orlando, she talked about her career as an opera singer, growing up and developing her talent in the Bronx, her love of music, teaching piano, and she explained the fascinating differences between singing opera and more traditional singing. She also showed off remarkable vocal stylings when she sang a couple of pieces. On Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:00pm...2024-08-0846 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankPlatinum Boy Amadeus - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (6)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank – Episode 6 Guest: Platinum music producer Antwan ‘Amadeus’ Thompson This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST features an in-depth interview with Amadeus, one of music’s most highly sought after producers, a music director, musician, and CEO of Platinum Boy Music. He has worked with more than 100 major recording artists, including Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, and so many more. He was a 2024 inductee into the Bronx Walk of Fame.In this hour-long discussion, Amadeus talked about his experience with world renown...2024-07-111h 01THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankJohnny Seven, Mike Golden - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (5)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank – Episode 5Guests: Johnny Seven and Mike Golden This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank features an in-depth interview with folk rocker Johnny Seven and his lead guitarist and collaborator Mike Golden. They talked about growing up in the Bronx, their musical roots, the irreverence and intensity that fuels their music, and much more. They also performed two of Johnny's originals: "In my Bronx Backyard" and "Let's Go to the Post Office".THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - With Gary Axelbank is recorded...2024-06-0737 min
90 Years Strong: The Monroe University StoryRising from the Ashes (1966-1975): Opportunities UnleashedThis episode, titled 'Rising from the Ashes, Opportunities Unleashed,' is part of a special series celebrating Monroe College's 90-year history. Hosted by Gary Axelbank, with guest Edwin Pagan, the episode explores the profound impact of the Bronx Fire in the 1970s on the borough and Monroe College's trajectory. Through personal stories, the episode paints a picture of a community challenged by devastation but marked by an indomitable spirit of resilience and renewal. Highlights include personal recollections from the 1970s, the role of community organizations like the Boys and Girls Club, and the rise of new cultural expressions such...2024-05-1632 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankJacks Del Wreck, Left in the Attic - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (4)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST With Gary Axelbank – Episode 4This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank features an in-depth interview with Jacks Del Wreck of the popular high-powered Bronx garage band Left in the Attic. She talked in depth about the formation of the band, how the Bronx inspires their music, and much more. We also showed a couple of unique music videos featuring their high-energy power rock. THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - With Gary Axelbank is recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the first Sunday of each month...2024-05-0339 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankBobby Sanabria, Jennifer Jade Ledesma - THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST (3)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST With Gary Axelbank – Episode 3This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank features an in-depth interview with Maestro Bobby Sanabria and international singing star Jennifer Jade Ledesna. They discuss their music origins and inspiration, their latest work, and much more. The Bronx duo also thrilled the live audience with a stirring duet of Regresa, an original composition by Ledesna, accompanied on bongos by Sanabria. THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - With Gary Axelbank is recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the first Sunday of each month at...2024-04-1042 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST With Gary Axelbank – Episode 3THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST With Gary Axelbank – Episode 3This month’s edition of THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank features an in-depth interview with Maestro Bobby Sanabria and international singing star Jennifer Jade Ledesna. They discuss their music origins and inspiration, their latest work, and much more. The Bronx duo also thrilled the live audience with a stirring duet of Regresa, an original composition by Ledesna, accompanied on bongos by Sanabria. THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - With Gary Axelbank is recorded in front of a LIVE audience on the first Sunday of each...2024-04-0942 min
Axelbank Reports History and Today#151: Gary Cross - "Free Time: The History of an Elusive Ideal"What does it mean to have "free time" and is it ever enough? In "Free Time: The History of an Elusive Ideal," Dr. Gary Cross explains how free time is both precious and deceptive. Why are people on vacation already searching the web for their next one? What counts as free time? Does technology help or hurt our experience with time spent away from work? Dr. Cross joins us to answer these questions, and to explain how the concept of "free time" began. We all want free time, but does it help our physical and mental selves in the...2024-04-0939 minTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary AxelbankTHE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST - with Gary Axelbank (Episode 2)THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST With Gary AxelbankThis is our second episode, recorded in front of a LIVE audience at ‘The Artist’, 249 City Island Avenue, City Island, Bronx, NY.The guests are singer Elissa Carmona and bassist Greg Defflin of the Morrisania Band Project. They perform two songs and talk with host Gary Axelbank about their lives in music. THE BRONX MUSIC PODCAST With Gary Axelbank is recorded at 1:00pm on the first Sunday of every month in front of a live audience. ‘The Artist’ was recently recognized as the BEST CONCERT VENUE IN THE BRONX. PLEASE...2024-03-1042 min
4 Bronx CommuniTea PodcastEpisode 14 - CommuniTea Chat with Laura Levine-PinedoJoin us as we meet the founder and director of the 4 Bronx Project, Laura Levine-Pinedo; with guest host Gary Axelbank from BronxTalk.Laura was raised on W. 238th and Review Place, right across from the Bronx Alehouse. She has her degree in International Business, and has worked in the food service and hospitality industry for over 18 years.In 2022, Laura founded the 4Bronx Project, helping the people of Bronx gain access to basic necessities and so much more. Her goal is to help those in her community live their best life. Her community outreach has exploded...2023-10-061h 05
4 Bronx CommuniTea PodcastEpisode 5 - CommuniTea Chat with Gary AxelbankJoin us as we meet with Gary Axelbank, a NYC journalist, disc jockey, and TV personality, based in The Bronx. He is the host of 'Bronx Buzz' and 'Bronx Talk' on BronxNet. Gary has also moderated local political debates for decades. He resides in Van Cortlandt Village and is a very active member of our community.2023-08-0752 min
RiverTalkGary Axelbank and Ronnie SpectorOn 8/29/80 Ronnie Spector visited with WRNW DJ Gary Axelbank in their Briarcliff Manor studio to talk about the release of her first solo album, Siren. She also talked about her relationship with John Lennon and the Rolling Stones, the first time she met Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny, and much more.Recording and mixing by Bruce Figler, Creative Soundworkshttp://www.creativesoundworks.net/2022-01-2427 min
Ringside PolitixEpisode 24 - Interview With Gary Axelbank And Discussion Of The Role Of Media In Today's Political ClimateWelcome to a special edition of Ringside Politix with your host Fernando and Anthony! We have an extended conversation with Gary Axelbank, host of BronxTalk and publisher of This is The Bronx. We talk with Gary about the role of media in today's politics, news biases, public perceptions, and reactions to political coverage from Washington DC to Washington Avenue here in the Bronx. Gary also provides us with an inside exclusive on a political race here in the Bronx, heard first on Ringside Politix! We also get Gary's insights on the NYS Constitutional Convention and his take on the major...2017-10-2633 min