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Nimet Habachy: Keeper of the night shift

Nimet Habachy has been keeping New York’s insomniacs company for almost three decades.

Born in Cairo, raised in New York City, and bred on a diet of classical music and American musical movies, Nimet has always sought out sonic experiences that bring her joy. At the young age of twelve, she made a deal with her mother: As long as Nimet completed her homework on time, she could travel to the Metropolitan Opera and attempt to snag a standing room ticket for that evening’s performance.

Fast forward to the future.

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After completing a seven-year tenure at the New York City Opera as the company manager’s assistant and French-and-Italian language coach, Nimet joined the chorus of an amateur production of Carmen that toured geriatric centers from 14th Street to the Heights.

It was through this production that Nimet first came to WQXR. She had heard from one of the singersthat the station was looking for new announcers — particu