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Kevin Batchelor Prepares to Bring an 18-Piece Ska Orchestra to Zoellner Arts Center

WDIY | By Miguel Carey
Published May 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM EDT
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NYC Ska Orchestra

WDIY's World Bop host Dragon Stout talks with trumpet player and vocalist Kevin Batchelor about his history playing with the greats of Jamaican music, and leading the NYC Ska Orchestra, which is coming to Zoellner Arts Center on Friday, May 15.

Tickets and information about the NYC Ska Orchestra's upcoming show is available at the Zoellner Arts Center site.

(Original air-date: 5/3/2026)
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Miguel Carey
Miguel Carey, “Dragon Stout,” brings his listeners an eclectic mix of beats and rhythms from points around the globe. Sounds from the Caribbean, South America, Africa, India, Europe and more all gather together to entertain your ears and move your feet. World Bop airs every Sunday, 1-3 PM. Listen and Bop!
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