John Nasukaluk Clare
The first Native American to lead an all-classical radio station, John Nasukaluk Clare is comfortable behind a microphone, streaming video, or playing violin. He is the new host of Classical Music Indy’s nationally syndicated classical radio program, Anytime Classical, as well as host of the new weekly radio program, Classical Beat presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. He is also currently the Artistic Director of Gretna Music in Mount Gretna PA and is the weekday morning drive host on SiriusXM’s Symphony Hall. Previous adventures include stations in Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Nevada, California, and Pennsylvania. John’s voice work includes narration and acting from holiday concerts as Santa Claus, to Peter and the Wolf/Carnival of the Animals, to an original “Inspector Treble” for educational concerts. In 2005, he earned the Deems Taylor Award from ASCAP for radio broadcasting, citing his work on 20/20 hearing. Having performed with famed tenors Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli, John has worked with Mozart Festival Texas, Mid Texas Symphony Nevada Chamber Symphony, Shreveport Symphony, Abilene Philharmonic, and Wichita Symphony Orchestra. An avid chamber music lover, Clare founded the Las Vegas Chamber Music Society in 2004.
John resides in West Lafayette with his wife, youngest stepdaughter, and his English lop Khloe Bun Bun. Hobbies include grilling, fishing, and everything Star Wars related!