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— join me for the Dida Show,. always with live musical performances from your favs

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.

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— join me for the Dida Show,. always with live musical performances from your favs

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— join me for the Dida Show,. always with live musical performances from your favs

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 toThe 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.’ Link to full episode in story and bio. ❤️

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 and Mallory herself’s music.

ow do lesbians have babies? Why is the gov spending $93 billion on the next moon walk mission? What do Grimes and Bjork have to do with AI and TV? Should you adopt a foster French bulldog?All these questions and more in the full episode I did with special guest Li Murphy, ersatz entomologist @nonhumanteachers, current planetarium tech @girlsclubny, and future @nsfgov fellow @environmentyale 💟💟💟💟

new episode w everyone’s crush @tomberlinnnn up “Secular Music For The Single Pringle Soul” 🍲 serving up steaming hot chicken soup for the happily lonelygurls 💜🫵 time sensitive deets in the show like where to see her @angelolsenmusic tour “ambient road doc”!

Bilingual singing, slipping into headliner DMs, and getting big in Japan. @mei_semones Putting the (gen)Z in jazZ!

when my gf started coming back home on weeknights sweaty and horny from “line” at a Ukrainian restaurant, I needed to get to the bottom of it. turns out, it’s an extremely cute bottom and wears cowboy boots. tune in while @cassandrajenkins and I learn about the transcendence of two-stepping and the cut-off wearing, good-hearted, floor stomping line dance cult that @tenayakelleher leads!

Get ready for juice, spice and a heartfelt chat with legendary A&R Katie Garcia (Dead Oceans, Bayonet Records, Capitol Records, Captured Tracks).

Richard Julian is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and a helluva mixologist and businessman. Nine years ago he opened Bar LunÀtico in Bed-Stuy with two other musicians. Today it's one of the most popping spots for live music in town. We talked about a 365-day songwriting challenge that he undertook to make his most recent album, balancing bar ownership, being a father, and his own music-making process. We played Mose Allison's "Everybody's Crying Mercy" and "We'll Be Together Again." Tune in for a good time.

Rich is a TikTok sensation with the voice of an angel. He shares insights on creating viral videos in the comfort of your sweatpants, discusses the advantages and challenges of amassing a significant social media following, and gives valuable singing tips. Both of us spill on our journeys to accepting ourselves as proud, non-sporty, non-muscly gays who like to sing. We finished with renditions of 'For All We Know' and 'Tonight You Belong to Me.' 

Known to be one of the best pianists alive, Larry Goldings is a giant on the scene. Witty and quippy, he opens up about playing with the likes of James Taylor and Jim Hall. He shells out some tips about building up a Patreon presence and has as definitive an answer as anyone about which city is better for musicians (NYC or LA). Tune in for name dropping, letting your comedic freak flag fly, world class snark, and master-level musicianship!

In conversation with guitar extraordinaire Gilad Hekselman. I interrogated him about how one gets a gig at the Village Vanguard. We talked pre-performance rituals as well as keeping up a rigorous practice regime with two kids at home, nerding out about real-time composition, quarter note triplets, and lessons with legends like Ari Hoenig and Sam Yahel. Stay tuned for confessions of his own experience giving lessons!

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 interrogate them on their inspirations and what moves them in life. If we're lucky we'll get to witness and steal one of their singing tricks ;) 

Honored to have had Monica Martin on the Dida Show! talking very openly about singing, love, and the touch of the ‘tism ❤️