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Ella Radio launches in Berlin with the mission to revive the city’s jazz spirit by blending legendary artists with a new genre‑fluid generation, bringing the energy of underground clubs to a wider, younger public..
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Radio revival: "Ella" looks to make jazz great again with new Berlin station

6 January 2026
@tv.berlin Ella Radio: Jazz, Soul und Blues live Der Startschuss für das 24-Stunden-Vollprogramm von Ella Radio ist gefallen. Die kulturelle Vielfalt des Senders ist auf UKW 91,0 MHz in Berlin sowie auf 90,7 MHz in Potsdam zu hören. #elle #radio #jazz #soul #blues ♬ Originalton - tvberlin

Golden Frequencies, Berlin Sunlight

In the same way “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” — written and first performed by Stevie Wonder — radiates warmth, devotion, and timeless musical tenderness, the launch of Ella, Berlin’s new jazz station, seeks to cast that same steady glow across the city’s cultural landscape—reviving its historic jazz spirit by spotlighting legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Wonder himself alongside contemporary voices, nurturing the local scene, and widening public appreciation for the genre. The song’s message of enduring love becomes a fitting metaphor for the station’s mission: a renewed commitment to a music tradition that continues to illuminate Berlin’s nights, mornings, and creative pulse.

🎶 🎷💫🎬 🎺🥨 🍻🎹🇩🇪 🌈 🛹 🪄 🪩⚡ 🌼 🔊 You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder



Ella, Berlin’s new jazz radio station, arrives with the promise of rekindling a musical flame the city has carried for decades.

Its mission is simple yet ambitious: bring jazz back to the center of Berlin’s cultural heartbeat.

🎺 A New Frequency for an Old Love

Berlin has always been a crossroads for jazz — smoky clubs, late‑night sessions, and a spirit of improvisation woven into the city’s identity. With Ella’s launch, that legacy gets a modern amplifier, reconnecting Berliners with the genre’s golden past while opening doors to fresh interpretations.

🌟 Legends Meet the New Wave

Ella’s programming blends timeless icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder with rising contemporary artists, creating a bridge between eras. This mix doesn’t just honor tradition — it keeps jazz alive, evolving, and accessible to new generations.

🎧 A Platform for Local Talent

Beyond global stars, the station shines a spotlight on Berlin’s own musicians, venues, and grassroots jazz communities. By nurturing local talent, Ella strengthens the city’s creative ecosystem and gives emerging artists a place to be heard.

🌍 Jazz for Everyone

Ella aims to broaden public appreciation for jazz by making it inviting, diverse, and easy to discover. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, the station offers an open door into a world of rhythm, improvisation, and emotional storytelling.

🔊 A Revival in Real Time

More than a radio station, Ella is a cultural revival — a reminder that jazz still has the power to illuminate nights, energize mornings, and connect people across backgrounds and generations. Berlin’s jazz spirit isn’t just returning; it’s glowing brighter than ever.


👉 Listen live here: https://www.ella-radio.de

#JazzRevival 🎷 #BerlinBeats 🌆 #EllaOnAir 📻 #SoulfulSounds ✨ #MusicForEveryone 🎶

Berlin’s Jazz New Generation

The Genre‑Fluid Generation: Berlin’s New Jazz Frontier
Berlin’s jazz scene has been transformed by a new generation of genre‑fluid musicians who blend jazz with neo‑soul, electronica, hip‑hop, and the city’s club culture, creating a vibrant hybrid sound that thrives in underground venues and late‑night jam sessions. Ella Radio has the potential to bring this creative energy into the mainstream by broadcasting these innovative voices alongside the classics, breaking the stereotype of jazz as elitist or old‑fashioned, and presenting it instead as a living, evolving language that reflects Berlin’s rhythm. By amplifying artists who usually circulate in small rooms and niche communities, the station can widen jazz’s frontier and make the city’s ongoing musical reinvention audible to a broader, younger public.

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