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| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Saxophone player, flutist and vocalist Karl Denson tours regularly with The Rolling Stones, has collaborated with Lenny Kravitz, has album credits with The Allman Brothers and is well known for his many solo projects. Then, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble share their new album of jazz, funk, and soul.

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Summer Music: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego

SEP 22, 2021 |

By Jade Hindmon , Julia Evans , Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Listen to the Podcast Episode A decades-old San Diego community choir shares the history, trauma, encouragement and rejoicing found in gospel music, plus the coded folk songs of African American spirituals. Aired: September 23, 2021 | Transcript + Subscribe to this podcast In our last installment of the KPBS Summer Music Series, we turn to the world of gospel music and learn the history of African American spirituals, and the way they seeded much of popular American music.

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Summer Music: DJ Artistic Is A Pillar In San Diego Hip-Hop Scene

AUG 25, 2021 |

By Jade Hindmon , Julia Evans , Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)In a new installment of our KPBS Summer Music series, renowned DJ, event curator and music producer, DJ Artistic has earned a reputation as a community builder and architect of the San Diego hip-hop scene, who for over two decades has curated events that helped countless artists grow and shine. Summer Music Series: DJ Artistic Reported by Kurt Kohnen , Video by Memo Sevillla DJ Artistic's contributions to San Diego music are immeasurable.

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Summer Music: In OB Band Boostive, Childhood Friends Master Dub-Hop

AUG 11, 2021 |

By Julia Evans , Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Listen to the Podcast Episode In a new installment of our 2021 KPBS Summer Music Series, meet the Ocean Beach-based band Boostive, who've built on years of friendship to develop on-stage synergy and dub-hop success. Aired: August 12, 2021 | + Subscribe to this podcast We continue our 2021 Summer Music Series with Boostive, a band based in the San Diego coastal community of Ocean Beach.

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Summer Music: Finnegan Blue's High-Energy Americana Is Big On Originality And Soul

AUG 04, 2021 |

By Julia Evans , Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Reported by Kurt Kohnen In our latest installment of KPBS's summer music series, dive into high energy folk band Finnegan Blue as they talk about growing up in a musical family, music inspirations and more. Listen to the Podcast Episode The KPBS Summer Music Series continues with the high-energy, original folk stylings of Finnegan Blue, a brother-sister fronted band that combines bluegrass with second line jazz and Irish folk.

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Summer Music: Jelani Aryeh Went From High School Football Star To Gifted Pop Artist

JUL 28, 2021 |

By Julia Evans , Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Reported by Kurt Kohnen In a kickoff to the KPBS Summer Music Series, we sit down with pop artist Jelani Aryeh whose music is attracting nationwide attention and popularity, with a new album out this month. We kick off the 2021 KPBS Summer Music Series with a young artist whose unique brand of pop music is catching lots of attention. Jelani Aryeh's songs have a rich sonic palette and sound otherworldly, with lyrics that look inward and explore the complexities of our times.

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The Parker Edison Project: Cultural Currency And A History Lesson About Black DJs Crossing The Border

APR 21, 2021 |

By Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)LATEST UPDATES: Tracking COVID-19 | Vaccines | Racial Justice Wednesday, April 21, 2021 By Kurt Kohnen Photo by William Tayari Howard Above: William Tayari Howard is pictured at a recent museum exhibition in this undated photo. Listen to the Podcast Episode In this episode, we look at a currency worth more than money and Dr. Tayari Howard tells us how Black radio pioneers had to cross the border to get access ...

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Summer Music: Indian K Explores His Identity In 'Duality 2'

SEP 17, 2020 |

By Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)LATEST UPDATES: Tracking COVID-19 | Racial Justice | Election 2020 Thursday, September 17, 2020 By Alison St John, Kurt Kohnen The hip-hop artist Indian K is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. He spent the early part of his childhood here on his tribe’s reservation in Rincon. His life has taken him on a long and winding road through foster care and prison and back into the community as a respected musician.

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Summer Music: Voices Of Our City Choir

SEP 10, 2020 |

By Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Breaking News: Watch Live: The Chula Vista Police Department highlights the closure of all illegal marijuana dispensaries in the city of Chula Vista (Posted 09/11/20 at 1:49 p.m.) Thursday, September 10, 2020 By Kurt Kohnen, Maureen Cavanaugh Credit: courtesy photo Above: The Voices Of Our City Choir is pictured in an undated photo.

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Summer Music: San Diego Songwriter Alfred Howard Teams Up With His Mom For New Project

SEP 03, 2020 |

By Julia Evans , Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)LATEST UPDATES: Tracking COVID-19 | Racial Justice Thursday, September 3, 2020 By Alison St John, Julia Dixon Evans, Kurt Kohnen Credit: Al Howard Above: Songwriter Al Howard and his mom Marian in an undated photo. Listen to the Podcast Episode As part of a new multimedia project, Al Howard is writing 100 songs — each one accompanied by an original watercolor painting by his mother.

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Summer Music: Thee Sacred Souls Bring 'Souldies' To San Diego

AUG 27, 2020 |

By Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)LATEST UPDATES: Tracking COVID-19 | Vaccines | Racial Justice Thursday, August 27, 2020 By Kurt Kohnen, Maureen Cavanaugh Credit: Thee Sacred Souls Above: From left to right. Dummer Alex Garcia, vocalist Josh Lane and bassist Sal Samano of the San Diego-based trio Thee Sacred Soul in an undated photo. Listen to the Podcast Episode The San Diego-based trio only started playing a year ago.

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Summer Music: How Nature Inspires Musician Jesus Gonzalez

AUG 20, 2020 |

By Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)LATEST UPDATES: Racial Justice | Tracking COVID-19 (coronavirus) Thursday, August 20, 2020 By Alison St John, Kurt Kohnen Credit: Jesus Gonzalez Above: An undated photo of San Diego musician Jesus Gonzalez. Listen to the Podcast Episode Gonzalez, who is known for his experimental style and looping techniques, joined Midday Edition on Thursday as part of our annual summer music series.

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Summer Music: Greyboy Allstars Release New Album

AUG 13, 2020 |

By Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)LATEST UPDATES: Racial Justice | Tracking COVID-19 (coronavirus) Thursday, August 13, 2020 By Alison St John, Kurt Kohnen Credit: Robbie Jeffers Above: Greyboy Allstars band members from left to right: keyboardist Robert Walter, guitarist Elgin Park, saxophonist Karl Denson, drummer Aaron Redfield and bassist Chris Stillwell in an undated photo.

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Summer Music: Blues Artist Whitney Shay Hopes New Album Will Inspire Fans To 'Stand Up'

JUL 30, 2020 |

By Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)LATEST UPDATES: Racial Justice | Tracking COVID-19 (coronavirus) Thursday, July 30, 2020 By Kurt Kohnen, Maureen Cavanaugh Credit: Andy King Photography Above: San Diego blues artist Whitney Shay in an undated photo. Listen to the Podcast Episode Shay is a four-time San Diego Music Award winner. Her new album debuted number one on the Billboard Blues Chart.

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Let 'Toxic Avenger' Rip Your Heart Out At New Village Arts

OCT 24, 2019 |

By Beth Accomando , Kurt Kohnen , Roland Lizarondo

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Musical based on Troma superhero gets concert reading this weekend Friday, October 25, 2019 By Beth Accomando, Kurt Kohnen, Roland Lizarondo Listen to the Podcast Episode This weekend music lovers can choose between San Diego Opera’s "Aida" and New Village Arts’ "Toxic Avenger The Musical." Aired: October 25, 2019 | Transcript + Subscribe to this podcast This weekend music lovers can choose between San Diego Opera’s "Aida" and New Village Arts’ "Toxic Avenger The Musical." I have to confess...

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Bi-National Band La Diabla Combines Traditional Cumbia Music With Spirit Of Tijuana

AUG 29, 2019 |

By Jade Hindmon , Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Thursday, August 29, 2019 By Jade Hindmon, Kurt Kohnen Credit: La Diabla Above: The band La Diabla is pictured in this undated photo. Listen to the Podcast Episode The band La Diabla combines traditional Cumbia music with the gritty spirit of Tijuana. They bring their binational dance party wherever they go, and they stopped by the KPBS studio to share their influences and some history about Cumbia.

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The Parker Meridien Announce New Album And Perform In The KPBS Studio

AUG 01, 2019 |

By Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Thursday, August 1, 2019 By Kurt Kohnen, Maureen Cavanaugh Photo by Laura McVicker Above: The Parker Meridien performs at the KPBS studios, July 9, 2019. Listen to the Podcast Episode The San Diego band, the Parker Meridien, performs as part of the KPBS Midday Edition Summer Music Series. Aired: August 1, 2019 | Transcript + Subscribe to this podcast Jazz and hip hop are two genres of uniquely American music.

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Local Artist, Karl Denson, Talks New Album And Inspiration

MAR 14, 2019 |

By Jade Hindmon , Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Thursday, March 14, 2019 By Jade Hindmon, Kurt Kohnen Credit: Robbie Jeffers Above: Musician Karl Denson in a 2019 photo. Karl Denson is a San Diego saxophonist, flutist and vocalist who tours regularly with The Rolling Stones. His musical touch is highly sought after by artists like Lenny Kravitz, the Allman Brothers, Slightly Stoopid and Blackalicious. Aside from album credits, Denson leads his own band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe.

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El Vez Brings Mr. Bob's "Unhappy Hour" To The Casbah Monday Night

MAY 14, 2018 |

By Kurt Kohnen , Maureen Cavanaugh

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)San Diego’s own Robert Lopez has lived an exciting life performing around the world, but not really as himself. He's better known, either on national television shows or opening for rock stars in a gold lamé mariachi suit, as the Mexican Elvis, El Vez. But the Elvis parody and the gold lamé are gone this time as Robert Lopez brings a very different show to San Diego. It's still funny and it still has plenty of music.

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Eagle Rock Gospel Singers Perform At San Diego's Casbah

APR 23, 2016 |

By Megan Burke , Maureen Cavanaugh , Kurt Kohnen

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Credit: Eagle Rock Gospel Singers Above: Pictured in this undated photo is the Eagle Rock Gospel Singers who will perform at the Casbah in San Diego on Tuesday, June 16. Aired 6/16/15 on KPBS Midday Edition.

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Balboa Park To Host First 'Make Music San Diego' Festival

APR 23, 2016 |

By Maureen Cavanaugh , Kurt Kohnen , Patty Lane

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)Balboa Park will host a free celebration of music Sunday to give fans a chance to enjoy everything from performances to hands-on educational programs. The first "Make Music Day - San Diego" festival will use dozens of venues throughout the park, including the Plaza de Panama, San Diego Museum of Art Sculpture Garden and The Old Globe. It will also host "Mass Appeal" events where large groups of musicians play together with a single type of instrument.

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Tenor René Barbera Sings For San Diego

NOV 24, 2015 |

By Beth Accomando , Maureen Cavanaugh , Kurt Kohnen , Ken Howard

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)San Diego Opera brings back rising star René Barbera for a solo recital this Saturday at the Balboa Theater. René Barbera is one of the most exciting tenors on the opera scene today. At Placido Domingo’s Operalia 2011, he was awarded First Prize for Opera, First Prize for Zarzuela, and the Audience Prize — making him the first artist to be the sole recipient of all three awards since the competition began.

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The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble Plays Sound Of San Diego

JUN 23, 2015 |

By Marissa Cabrera , Maureen Cavanaugh , Kurt Kohnen , Robert Sanchez

| KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble delivers the sound of San Diego with a little more soul and a lot more funk than the typical local band in its debut album. The self-titled album features laid-back, soulful vibes with song titles that are sure to strike a chord with San Diegans. "Strolling Adams", "City Heights" and "IB Struttin’" are songs inspired by the sights and sounds of San Diego said keyboardist and bandleader Tim Felten. His wife Sheryll is also in the band.