Nick Panken is by trade a musician. A native New Yorker, he has traveled extensively throughout the country singing with his band Spirit Family Reunion. His commitment to developing social consciousness has led him from reading Howard Zinn, to writing songs inspired by Woody Guthrie, and now to the airwaves of Radio Kingston.
“I’ve always been drawn to music that has a strong social message because I believe in the potential of music to help us navigate difficult terrain together. I’ve seen how music can connect people, and I’ve also seen how a song’s message can be overlooked in order to preserve one’s insularity. I’m excited to encourage these community conversations with music as a centerpiece on the air at WKNY and beyond.”
Made in Kingston, NY