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LH Radio is a non-commercial community internet radio station broadcasting from Queens, NY. Developed as a key branch of our organizational programming, the station features original content 100% by and for local people, that is intentionally multilingual and inspired by a community of cultures in contact. Operating off of the premise that the LOCAL is GLOBAL, Los Herederos Radio is a hub for immigrant New York, a channel for information sharing at the neighborhood level, and a platform for creative connection worldwide. Offering a combination of live and pre recorded content, we harness the power of contemporary DIY technologies to make media-storytelling and musical discovery accessible to all.
Monday, April 14
1PM
Creators – Jacob Plasse – Live
Join us as we open our airwaves to the cultural creators within our community and beyond. Tune in to LH Radio CREATORS to connect with these inspiring voices and explore the ideas and inspirations that shape our world. In this episode, we sit down with multi-instrumentalist, composer and music producer Jacob Plasse. Founder of the celebrated NYC salsa band Los Hacheros as well as Chulo Records, Plasse is a major mover and shaker in NYC’s Latin music scene, known for invoking the genre’s ‘golden age’ through visionary recordings and arrangements. An equally prolific composer for media, Plasse’s creative trajectory is a lesson in cross-cultural ‘encuentros’ typical of our urban metropolis.
8PM
Latinismo – Live
Join special guest artists from Latinismo’s annual NYC exhibition “The Future Holds Something for Us” as they reflect on an exciting week of creative events promoting contemporary Latin American visual art.
Tuesday, April 15
1PM
Visit Our Archive
At LH Radio the archives are alive, and we’re constantly adding to them! As a documentary and media arts organization, our archives are one of the best tools we have to tell our story and those of our fellow community members. It’s with this sentiment that we host a radio archives day where we re-play content that has aired up to this point. It’s a great chance to catch shows you may have missed as well as revisit your favorites. So tune in, dale play, and take trip back to the future.
Wednesday, April 16
LH SHUFFLE
The LH Shuffle is where our cherished listeners get a taste of what LH radio is all about! LH radio staff are constantly exploring and handpicking tunes from all corners of the globe, to bring you and our communities a carefully curated selection for your listening delight. Whether you’re sitting, dancing, or lounging, kick back and enjoy our one-of-a-kind, algorithm-free music lineup. We hope you love listening to these tunes as much as we loved selecting them! 🎶
Chaotic But Curated
6PM
Deejay Guest – Andres Cali – Live
Our Deejay guests are world travelers, visiting mixmasters, sound artists, and music enthusiasts in and around NYC, bringing their unique sounds to our station in the heart of Queens. Whether vinyl or digital, they engage us with their sets so stay tuned for incredible musical journeys, showcasing the diverse cultures that make our borough so vibrant. Don’t miss out on these global grooves today with DJ Andres Cali and a special set dedicated to salsa romántica!
7PM
DiscoLocas – Open Turntables
Con motivo del cierre de temporada, Discolocas Radio Show presenta un programa que celebra la participación y el encuentro comunitario. En esta edición, abrimos los micrófonos y las tornamesas para invitar a nuestra audiencia a ser parte activa de la programación a través de una dinámica muy especial: una listening session y open turntables destacando a la mujer en la música. Estas sesiones permiten que cada participante seleccione un disco que desee compartir, acompañándolo con información o anécdotas sobre su historia, contexto o significado personal, fomentando y enriqueciendo nuestro conocimiento musical en una escucha más consciente y colectiva. Siguiendo la tradición que Discolocas ha promovido desde sus inicios, este programa será una celebración en comunidad, donde la música, las historias y las conexiones entre quienes la disfrutan serán las protagonistas.
Thursday, April 17
LH SHUFFLE
The LH Shuffle is where our cherished listeners get a taste of what LH radio is all about! LH radio staff are constantly exploring and handpicking tunes from all corners of the globe, to bring you and our communities a carefully curated selection for your listening delight. Whether you’re sitting, dancing, or lounging, kick back and enjoy our one-of-a-kind, algorithm-free music lineup. We hope you love listening to these tunes as much as we loved selecting them! 🎶
5PM
Reinterpretar – Los Herederos – Pre-Recorded
Documenting Culture in the Digital Age
Naomi Sturm and Mauricio Bayona chat with Juanita Ramos, host of Reinterpretar, about how Los Herederos came to life and their journey to documenting creators and spaces in New York’s communities.
Hosted by Juanita Ramos
6PM
Rush Hour Tribe
Rush Hour Tribe broadcasting live from a Subway station in New York City en el barrio de Queens, capturing the heart of the city’s rush hour energy. The segment connects directly with the everyday commuters who make up the lifeblood of the city. It features the stories, music, and voices of the people riding the subway, offering snapshot of the city’s diversity and culture in motion.
“The rush hour never stops in the city that never sleeps”
Friday, April 18
3PM
Deejay Guest – Rochelle Kwan – Live
Our Deejay guests are world travelers, visiting mixmasters, sound artists, and music enthusiasts in and around NYC, bringing their unique sounds to our station in the heart of Queens. Whether vinyl or digital, they engage us with their sets so stay tuned for incredible musical journeys, showcasing the diverse cultures that make our borough so vibrant. Don’t miss out on these global grooves today with a special set from DJ Rochelle Kwan | yiuyiu 瑶瑶 of Chinatown Records 華埠錄音!
6PM
Mesita de la Memoria – Live
Ahmad Mohsen es poeta, traductor, periodista y profesor de literatura y escritura creativa. Nació en El Cairo, Egipto en 1995 y desde 2019 vive en Colombia.
“Todos somos aves migratorias. Todo lo que llevamos son plumas que se nos pueden caer” escribe Ahmad y nos pregunta sobre el permanente camino a casa, “¿Hacia dónde regresamos siempre? Y ¿Qué significa partir?”
En esta sesión, hablaremos con Ahmad sobre los sentires que acompañan el exilio y la migración y sobre los saberes que nacen de esas experiencias. También hablaremos de su labor como artista y gestor cultural en pro de la liberación palestina y de todos los pueblos.
Saturday, April 19
2 PM
Back to Rock / The Ramones Special Part 1 – Pre-Recorded
Join Killiam Agudelo, host of Back to Rock as he dives into the history of iconic rock bands, genres and their influences. Former band mate, current visual artist and forever a rock’n roll enthusiast, it all comes from the underground.
This episode is dedicated to the memorable Queens-based punk pioneers, the Ramones, and the sounds that contributed to the creation of the band. 📻🛸Tune in
4PM
Back to Rock / The Ramones Special Part 2 – Pre-Recorded
Gabba Gabba HEY!!!! Join Killiam Agudelo, host to Back to Rock, for the second part of The Ramones special. He explores the influence and legacy of the Ramones in other bands and also some fun versions of their songs in different styles of music. Who knew? Back to Rock delves into the history of iconic rock bands, genres and their influences. It all comes from the underground…
6PM
Back to Rock / Mano Negra – Pre-Recorded
Join Killiam Agudelo, for Back To Rock with Mano Negra: In search of the PATCHANKA SOUND Part 1. Back to Rock delves into the history of iconic rock bands, genres and their influences.
As always, it all comes from the underground…
Sunday, April 20
1PM
Visit Our Archive
At LH Radio the archives are alive, and we’re constantly adding to them! As a documentary and media arts organization, our archives are one of the best tools we have to tell our story and those of our fellow community members. It’s with this sentiment that we host a radio archives day where we re-play content that has aired up to this point. It’s a great chance to catch shows you may have missed as well as revisit your favorites. So tune in, dale play, and take trip back to the future.🎶