© 2026 Kansas City Public Radio
NPR in Kansas City
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

BCR Celebrates Folk Musics

a gaida (what BCR refers to as "goatbag")
a gaida (what BCR refers to as "goatbag")

Kansas City's BCR describes itself as an afro-nuclear wavabilly funk swing reggae turska band. Longtime member Dr. Thomas Aber is featured in BCR's next performance playing a number of instruments, including a Turkish clarinet, shepherd's pipes, and goatbags. By Laura Spencer

Kansas City, MO – BCR's Don't Want No! folk musics of defiance and celebration, featuring Dr. Thomas Aber
Thursday, March 2, 8:30 pm
Westport Coffeehouse Theater
4010 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO

Congress just eliminated federal funding for KCUR, but public radio is for the people.

Your support has always made KCUR's work possible — from reporting that keeps officials accountable, to storytelling to connects our community. Help ensure the future of local journalism.