Sights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. Every week, host Jenee Darden speaks with a different local artist about upcoming arts events in the Bay Area.
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Welcome to Hopped: Sound On 🔊, where we talk everything SoCal craft beer. Get the inside scoop on SoCal’s latest beer releases, upcoming beer events, and in-depth conversions with the people that brew, serve, and drink craft beer in Southern California.
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Project Zero is a thought-provoking podcast series mooted and hosted by Shabir Sulthan, a multi-hyphenate artist who is an award-winning film composer and singer-songwriter. Across 10 episodes, we explore the unique challenges and boundless potential of the Singaporean music scene with the creme de la creme of the homegrown music fraternity. Each episode features discussions on cultural influences, collaborative synergies, and the evolution of the music scene, aiming to challenge stereotypes ...
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B.Woods on The Mic Podcast is centered around his career as an On-Air Personality Host on Los Angeles radio for over 20 years when Hip Hop and R&B were at their finest! B.Woods interviews the biggest names in West Coast radio, Trail-Blazing Artists, and every Who's Who he has connected with throughout his career. If you ever want to know what goes down behind the scenes or what it takes to get your song to become a hit on the air and all the drama that makes a star, this is the podcast for y ...
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Jitterbug Jukebox is a podcast hosted by Duke Skellington and Professor Watson focusing on the subculture of the swing era music from the 1920s to 1940s and also its current state of electro swing which is being produced in the UK and around the world. We focus not only on the music but also on the culture; fashion, interviewing current artists as well as learning more about historical musicians and their place in time. Marshall Watson AKA Professor Watson: Marshall Watson is a professional ...
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," KALW DJ Wonway Posibul gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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Sinking our teeth into 'Sinners': A roundtable discussion
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51:46On today's show: we're having a roundtable discussion of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners."By Jeneé Darden
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Masha Ellsworth's animated-short 'Little t' captures facing the inner critic // Artist Kurt Schwartzmann pays homage to MUNI drivers // 'Aztlán' play looks to the past for a hopeful future
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51:41On today's show: an animation-filmmaker tells a folklore story from her native country Ukraine, then a visual artist inspired by MUNI drivers and a play that connects an ancient Aztec story to the presentBy Jeneé Darden
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," filmmaker Rahkii "Hyp" Holman gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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Hip-Hop musical 'Co-Founders' // 'Honoring Amílcar' documentary // RyanNicole's album '#YoursTruly'
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49:37On today's show: actress and hip-hop artist Ryan Nicole talks about her musical "Co-Founders" and her new album, then a documentary about a freedom fighter who led Cape Verde to independence.By Jeneé Darden
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," filmmaker and animator Masha Ellsworth gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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'Doodler' one-man show // 'Caregiving' documentary// 'La Bohème' opera
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50:45On today's show: a one-man show about a serial killer murdering gay men in San Francisco in the 70's, then a sneak peak into San Francisco Opera's "La Bohème" and a documentary about the personal experiences and political history of Caregiving.By Jeneé Darden
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The Latin Alternative / COLOMBIA Episode (Carlos Vives, Bomba Estereo, Diamante Electrico, Aterciopelados & more!)
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59:07It's a spotlight on COLOMBIA, the music powerhouse nation that has brought us a wealth of rock, salsa, hip-hop, vallenato and other music genres. Featured artists include Carlos Vives, Diamante Electrico, Bomba Estereo, Elsa y Elmar, Aterciopelados, Fruko y Sus Tesos, Karol G, Monareta, Juan Pablo Vega and many more!…
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," educator Ricardo Tavarez gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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A Sneak Peek into the Flor Y Canto Literary Festival
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51:58On today’s show: We give you a peek into the upcoming Flor Y Canto Literary Festival in the San Francisco Mission.By Jeneé Darden
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Celebrating Black men, boys and imagination with Ajuan Mance and Nancy Cato
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51:02On today's show: we’re going on a field trip to Books Inc. in Alameda, where host Jeneé Darden interviews artists Ajuan Mance and Nancy Cato.By Jeneé Darden
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," actor and one of KALW's State of the Bay hosts Fred Pitts gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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Viviana Matsuda makes ceramics for Arthritis Awareness Month // Remembering pioneer ballet dancer George Lee // Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra
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50:48On today's show: a documentary about a Vegas blackjack dealer with an incredible past in ballet, then a potter is bringing awareness about arthritis and body positivity through their ceramics and the Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra has a big weekend of spring concerts.By Jeneé Darden
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Bay Area Book Festival Executive Director J.K. Fowler gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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Fred Pitts plays Shakespeare's friend in 'The Book of Will' // SNJV hosts 'Booked & Beautiful' // The Bay Area Book Festival
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50:40On today's show: a play about William Shakespeare's friends, then a new talk show about LGBTQ+ issues at the San Francisco Main Public Library, and there's a new executive director and new vibe at this year's Bay Area Book Festival.By Jeneé Darden
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," performing artist SNJV gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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Filmmaker Celia C. Peters brings sci-fi stories to the stage // Musician Hunter Noack plays classical piano in the wilderness // Muralist Timothy B paints his 'Hoop Dreams'
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51:27On today's show: a filmmaker brings sci-fi works by artists of color to the stage, then a pianist celebrates performing classical music in the wilderness, and a muralist for the Warriors encourages us to dreamBy Jeneé Darden
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The Latin Alternative / NEW MUSIC Episode (Diamante Electrico, Rafa Pabon, The Warning, Mexican Institute of Sound and more)
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59:07New música abounds! This week we highlight recent releases from Diamante Electrico, Rafa Pabon, Aczino, The Warning, Mexican Institute of Sound, Dayme Arocena, Hermanos Gutierrez, Eda Diaz and more.By WEXT/Josh Norek
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," KALW's Hana Baba gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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Broadway actor Francis Jue of 'Yellow Face' // Hana Baba shares 'Folktales from Sudan' // Colombian musician Malpica
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52:10On today's show: a San Francisco actor who was recently nominated for a Tony, then how the podcast "Folktales from Sudan" teaches us life lessons, and a one-man band known for using tech and Latin music.By Jeneé Darden
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Playwright Tina D'Elia explores Latinx Hollywood legends in 'Overlooked Latinas' // 'The Invisible Mammal' Director Kristin Tièche // 'Sinners' Roundtable Discussion
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51:42On today's show: we have the star of the one-woman show "Overlooked Latinas," then a filmmaker follows female scientists trying to save a bat species from extinction, and we break down themes in Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners."By Jeneé Darden
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On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," playwright and actress Tina D'Elia gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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The Latin Alternative / CHILE Episode (Mon Laferte, Los Bunkers, Zona Ganjah, Francisca Valenzuela & more!)
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59:07We visit CHILE, a country whose music scene far outperforms its population size. Featured artists include Mon Laferte, Francisca Valenzuela, Zona Ganjah, Los Bunkers, Colayuta, Tiro de Gracia, La Ley, Diego Lorenzini, Los Mono, Los Tres, Camila Moreno and more!By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / MEXICO Episode (Caloncho, The Warning, Marissa Mur, Bratty, Jaguares & more!)
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59:07It's a special MEXICO episode! We highlight our favorite Mexican rock, hip-hop and indie music from artists including Mexican Institute of Sound, C-Kan, The Warning, Caloncho, Marco Mares, Marissa Mur, Sara Valenzuela, Technicolor Fabrics, Jaguares, Bratty and more.By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / NEW MUSIC Episode (Chicano Batman, Helado Negro, Marissa, Mur, The Warning & more!)
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59:07New música episode! We spotlight the latest and greatest from Chicano Batman, Helado Negro, Mexican Institute of Sound, Marissa Mur, The Warning, Cineplexx, CHICOCHICA, Caloncho, Diamante Electrico, Delaciio and more.By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / ARGENTINA Episode (Gustavo Cerati, WOS, Marilina Bertoldi, Usted Señalemelo & more!)
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59:07Argentina has always been a top exporter of Latin Alternative music, with vibrant scenes past and present! Featured artists include Marilina Bertoldi, Pericos, Miranda!, Kevin Johansen, WOS, Usted Señalemelo, The Kevin Fingier Collective, Gustavo Cerati and more.By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / BEST OF 2024 Episode (Chicano Batman, Nathy Peluso, The Warning, Cimafunk & more!)
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59:07It's our BEST OF 2024 episode! We highlight our favorite songs of the past year from artists including Chicano Batman, Nathy Peluso, Cimafunk, The Warning, Diamante Electrico, Las Nubes, The Mavericks, Francisca Valenzuela and more.By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Diamante Electrico, Levitation Room, Flor de Toloache, Cheo & more!)
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59:07It's a new music explosion! We highlight recent releases from Diamante Electrico, Miau Trio, Levitation Room, Chika Di & Flore de Toloache, Cineplexx, Flaco El Jandro & Gabi Bravo, Helado Negro, Barrio del Este, Cheo & moreBy WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / Psychedelic Music episode (El Chicano, Adrian Quesada, Glue Trip, Jungle Fire & more)
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59:07It's time to get trippy with our Latin Psychedelic episode! We highlight the groovy sounds of Adrian Quesada, Jungle Fire, El Chicano, Glue Trip, Plastilina Mosh, Ocote Soul Sounds, Arthur Verocai, Ismael Miranda and more!By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Cimafunk, Bad Bunny, La Dame Blanche & more)
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59:07New music for a new year! We highlight recent releases from Los Bunkers, Bad Bunny, Cimafunk, Las Nubes, Oswave & Cheo, La Dame Blanche, La Rosa Noir, Hector Tellez, Roberto Lopez and more.By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (Mon Laferte, Arde Bogota, La Dame Blanche, Alex Cuba)
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59:07It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight Latin Grammy nominees Arde Bogota, plus exciting tunes from Mon Laferte, Las Nubes, Sinego, Chicochica, La Rosa Noir, Alex Cuba ft. Valentin Puentes, La Dame Blanche, Di WAV, Caramelo Haze, Okan, Pachyman and more.By WEXT/Josh Norek
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The Latin Alternative / New Music episode (20 Year Rewind ft. Cafe Tacvba, Julieta Venegas, Molotov, Joe Arroyo & more)
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59:07Was it really only twenty years ago? 2003 was a remarkable year for Latin Alternative music, with enduring tracks from some of the genre's most important artists including Cafe Tacvba, Julieta Venegas, Control Machete, Molotov, El Gran Silencio and Kinky as well as tropical music veterans like Eddie Palmieri, Joe Arroyo and Ibrahim Ferrer.…
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Project Zero I Singaporean Identity, Culture, and Music Pt II I Dick Lee & Sezairi Sezali
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37:11In the finale episode of Project Zero, join host Shabir Sulthan as we delve into the journey from competition winners to established music artists with Sezairi and Shabir. They discuss the challenges and transitions from being an Singapore Idol or a Vasantham Star to carving out a lasting career in music. Adding depth to the conversation, legendary…
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Project Zero I Singapore Music: From Tradition to Innovation I Prof.Jeremy Monteiro & Dr Samuel Wong
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1:16:00In this enriching episode, we delve into the evolution of a unique Singapore sound with two stalwarts in the local music scene: Professor Jeremy Monteiro and Dr. Samuel Wong. Professor Jeremy Monteiro, often hailed as Singapore's "King of Swing," is one of the key pioneers of jazz in the region. With over 25 jazz albums and collaborations with inte…
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Project Zero I Singaporean Identity, Culture, and Music PT 1 I Dick Lee & Sezairi Sezali
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46:27In the 1st part final episode of Project Zero, join host Shabir Sulthan as he sits down with two icons of Singapore's music scene: Dick Lee, the legendary singer-songwriter known for pioneering the integration of Asian elements into pop music, and Sezairi Sezali, a celebrated musician and singer-songwriter who won Singapore Idol in 2009. Together, …
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Project Zero I Pioneers and Trailblazers of SG Hip Hop I Sheikh Haikel, ABANGSAPAU & Axel Brizzy
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1:05:12In this episode of Project Zero, we dive into the dynamic world of hip hop in Singapore with three influential artists. ABANGSAPAU, a fearless Malay-Sikh hip hop artist, breaks boundaries and boldly represents his cultural roots. Axel Brizzy, the youngest rapper to conquer the local iTunes Hip-Hop charts, has amassed millions of streams and bagged …
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Project Zero I Homegrown Sonic Architects of Singapore I Jason Gelchen, Akeem Jahat & Fauxe
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51:17Please be advised that this episode of Project Zero contains some coarse language. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Project Zero, we spotlight three leading music producers who are defining the Singaporean music scene. Akeem Jahat, known for his witty lyrics and integration of Asian culture, has a significant following in Singapor…
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Project Zero I Supporting & Nuturing our Homegrown Talent I Joakim Gomez & JJ Neo
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1:07:01In this episode of Project Zero, we are joined by two influential figures in the Singaporean music scene. Joakim Gomez, a celebrated DJ at Mediacorp’s 987 and JJ Neo, an innovative indie electronica artist who has been collaborating with music producers from the US, UK, France, and Australia since 2015. Together, Joakim and JJ delve into pressing q…
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