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Our coverage of New York's 2026 Winter Jazzfest continues with guitarist Peter Knudsen talking about bringing the Portland sound to New York's attentive audiences. Check it out!
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Peter Knudsen at New York Winter Jazzfest 2026
Watch bassist Peter Knudsen as he rolled through New Yorkâs Winter Jazzfest with MAE.SUN to share this Portland music with the attentive New York crowds.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2026/02/11/peter-knudsen-at-new-york-winter-jazzfest-2026/
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Watch keyboardist Charlie Brown III talk about the chops he gained in Portland to get to perform in New York during Winter Jazzfest 2026.
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Charlie Brown III at New York Winter Jazzfest 2026
Portland keyboardist & bandleader Charlie Brown III played New York's 2026 Winter Jazzfest, putting in work on the stage, bringing that West Coast sound.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2026/02/10/charlie-brown-iii-at-new-york-winter-jazzfest-2026/
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@maesunmusic.bsky.social
played New York Winter Jazzfest with the KMHD crew and talked about the musical scenes of the west and east coasts.
www.kmhd.org/article/2026...
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MAE.SUN at New York Winter Jazzfest 2026
Portland native MAE.SUN (Hailey Niswanger) played New York's 2026 Winter Jazzfest with the KMHD crew, repping the PNW's musical prowess to the East Coast scene.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2026/02/09/maesun-at-new-york-winter-jazzfest-2026/
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Check out our latest Record Store Rundown for Echoes in Space Records in the Foster-Powell neighborhood-- the well-designed, Black & BIPOC-owned gem of a shop that's made for DJs by DJs.
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Record Store Rundown: Echoes in Space Records
This well-designed gem in the middle of Foster-Powell is a record shop made for DJs from DJs.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2026/02/02/record-store-rundown-echoes-in-space-records/
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OPB
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Ralph Towner, a boundary-pushing jazz guitarist, pianist, composer and founding member of the seminal jazz-world quartet Oregon, died on Sunday, Jan. 18, in Rome, Italy. He was 85.
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Ralph Towner, influential guitarist and founding member of the group Oregon, dies at 85
Ralph Towner, a boundary-pushing jazz guitarist, pianist, composer and founding member of the seminal jazz-world quartet Oregon, died on Sunday, Jan. 18, in Rome, Italy. He was 85.
https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/20/ralph-towner-dies-at-85/
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All of us at KMHD are saddened at the news of Rebecca Kilgoreâs passing.
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Rebecca Kilgore, devoted Portland singer of swing standards, dies at 76 - Clone
Vocalist and guitarist Rebecca Kilgore, passionate interpreter of the Great American Songbook, died on Jan. 7 at age 76.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2026/01/20/rebecca-kilgore-portland-dead/
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Check out our picks for our favorite albums of 2025!
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KMHDâs Favorite Albums of 2025
The KMHD staff tells you all about our favorite albums of the year.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/12/31/best-of-2025/
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Check out the conversation at our On Demand archive at
ondemand.kmhd.org/s/listen/shows
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Posted on the corner of SE 7th Ave & Hawthorne Blvd, Tomorrow Records is the charming little catchall neighborhood record store that fits folksâ needs (and our latest Record Store Rundown).
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Record Store Rundown: Tomorrow Records
Posted up at the corner of SE 7th Ave & Hawthorne, Tomorrow Records is the charming little catchall neighborhood record store that fits folks' needs.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/12/01/record-store-rundown-tomorrow-records/
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goes without saying, but if your house party needs an injection, simply tune to 89.1fm KMHD and you are covered until at least 2am
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
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Our season finale is about the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, how the Trump Administrationâs budget cuts could impact those Americans directly, and one small way weâre trying to make a difference. And yes, of course, there is a bidet involved.
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KMHD's latest Record Store Rundown looks at Passenger Seat Records. Located off Alberta St. in North Portland, this shop has been stocking so much of the new music we play at KMHD for years now, plus great reissues and releases that are hard to come by stateside.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Today is the perfect day to support public jazz radio. It's $5 Tuesday of the KMHD fall membership drive! Your first 12 monthly donations of $5 will be matched today and you'll receive our spiritual jazz mug as a gift!
www.kmhd.org/give/
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Already a KMHD Rhythm Section member? Today would be a great day to up your donation on this Give $3 for KMHD Monday of our Fall Membership Drive!
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https://www.kmhd.org/give/general-sustainer-increase/?s=KASGUPF251000002
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Today is the first day of the KMHD fall membership drive! Support the jazz radio you love and become a member of the rhythm section by donating whatever makes sense for you and let us enjoy this great music together!
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https://www.kmhd.org/give/
4 months ago
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We live in a world without D'Angelo, but we'll always have his music.
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DâAngelo, R&Bâs reluctant icon, has died at 51
The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, <em>Brown Sugar</em>, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his f...
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/10/14/d-angelo-randb-s-reluctant-icon-has-died-at-51/
4 months ago
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Just before his show tomorrow night at
@getdownpdx.bsky.social
, check out Alex Newman's talk with
@natesmithdrums.bsky.social
about his career, his fellow musical companions, and the importance of connection.
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In Conversation with Nate Smith
Alex Newman talks with the drummer about his career, his fellow musical companions, and the importance of connection just in time for his latest release, 'Live-Action'
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/10/02/in-conversation-with-nate-smith/
5 months ago
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If you're looking for deep cuts from around the globe, Music History on N Killingsworth has you covered.
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Record Store Rundown: Music History
KMHD highlights some of the best international picks of North Killingsworth
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/10/01/record-store-rundown-music-history/
5 months ago
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Give a listen to Alex Newman's conversation with Pino Palladino & Blake Mills.
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In Conversation with Pino Palladino and Blake Mills
On the heels of their recent performance at Southeast Portlandâs Aladdin Theater, The New Formatâs Alex Newman talked with Pino Palladino & Blake Mills about their current tour, their music making tog...
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/09/26/in-conversation-with-pino-palladino-and-blake-mills/
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Happy Labor Day! If you're out and about around Portland, checking out a record store isn't a bad idea, and we've got recommendations for you at
KMHD.org
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Before they play Portland's Revolution Hall next Wednesday night (9/3), listen to BADBADNOTGOOD's talk with
@anthonydeanharris.com
about their latest album-- 'Mid Spiral'
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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In Conversation with BADBADNOTGOOD
Shortly after the release of their 2024 album, 'Mid Spiral', Anthony Dean-Harris sat down with the group to talk about their latest release and the evolution & latest expanded iteration of this ever e...
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/08/28/in-conversation-with-badbadnotgood/
6 months ago
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Some may doubt Portland's connection to hip hop but you definitely shouldn't sleep on it. Let J Jackson break it down for you.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Why isnât Portland hip-hop a bigger thing? A short history
J Jackson, in a partnership between OPB's Oregon Experience and KMHD, examines the rich history of the Portland hip-hop scene.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/08/26/why-isnt-portland-hip-hop-a-bigger-thing-a-short-history/
6 months ago
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All of us at KMHD mourn the passing of vocalist and Portland jazz icon Nancy King
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
7 months ago
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Stanley Clarke's Tiny Desk Concert was just what this week needed!
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Stanley Clarke: Tiny Desk Concert
Stanley Clarke and his band 4EVER perform a locked-in set of classics from the bassist's catalog while also giving them new life.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/06/17/stanley-clarke-tiny-desk-concert/
8 months ago
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This summer is jam packed with jazz festivals all over town you won't want to miss, so we laid them all out for you!
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Portland Summer Jazz Festivals Season Preview
A rundown of all the must-see jazz festivals to soak up the long Portland summer days.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/06/10/portland-summer-jazz-festivals-season-preview/
9 months ago
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KMHD is excited to present 'Round Midnight' at the Clinton Street Theater this Tuesday, May 27th starring saxophonist and Academy Award-nominee Dexter Gordon, a cast of heavy hitters, and Oscar-winning score writer Herbie Hancock.
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KMHD Presents A Night at the Movies with <em>Round Midnight</em>
Tuesday, May 27th, KMHD and Clinton Street Theater are excited to present this cinematic jazz gem with a cast of musical heavy hitters, free to RSVP.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/05/01/kmhd-presents-a-night-at-the-movies-with-emround-midnightem/
10 months ago
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Check out
@madmcferrin.bsky.social
's
@npr.org
Tiny Desk Concert!
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Madison McFerrin: Tiny Desk Concert
Madison McFerrin, who creates instruments in real-time out of her looped vocals, previews songs from her upcoming album <em>SCORPIO</em> backed by a Chicago-based band and a sister vocal trio.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/04/29/madison-mcferrin-tiny-desk-concert/
10 months ago
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We're excited to add
@anthonyvaladez.bsky.social
's Sounds for Plant Lovers to your Monday-Thursday nights!
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Anthony Valadez joins the KMHD airwaves with his new show Sounds for Plant Lovers
Sounds for Plant Lovers -- the intersection of all things juxtaposed, but rooted in jazz -- airs Mondays - Thursday nights from 11:00 p.m. to Midnight on Portlandâs Jazz Radio, KMHD
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/04/28/anthony-valadez-joins-the-kmhd-airwaves-with-his-new-show-sounds-for-plant-lovers/
10 months ago
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Before his performance this Saturday at the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, check out pivotal saxophonist Gary Bartz' talk w/ Justin Meyer about Charles Mingusâ jazz workshop in NYC, his stint with Miles Davisâ band in the early 70âs, & the formation of Garyâs project NTU Troop
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Gary Bartz
The pivotal jazz saxophonist talks with Justin Meyer about Charles Mingusâ jazz workshop in NYC, his stint with Miles Davisâ band in the early 70âs, and the formation of Garyâs project NTU Troop.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/04/21/sounds-visual-radio-gary-bartz/
10 months ago
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It was a rainy night in Southeast Portland, like one of many, but the hang with the artist
@omarijazz.bsky.social
going in depth on his quietly thumping 2020 album, 'Dream Child', was a solid one.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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The Scene: Omari Jazzâ âDream Childâ Extended Edition Listening Session at Daydream
It was a rainy night in Southeast Portland, like one of many, but the hang with the artist going in depth on his quietly thumping 2020 album was a solid one.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/04/07/the-scene-omari-jazz-dream-child-extended-edition-listening-session-at-daydream/
11 months ago
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It's time for our annual Spring Membership Drive. Join the Rhythm Section today and support the jazz radio you love. Make Jazz Without Boundaries happen at
www.kmhd.org/give/
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11 months ago
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Adrian Younge combs through the KMHD vinyl library to talk about Ronnie Lawsâ distinct transitional sound in his 1975 album âPressure Sensitiveâ.
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Adrian Younge just showed the Aladdin Theater just what that Something is About April.
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The Greatest Living Improviser, Sonny Rollins, chats with Justin Meyer about nostalgia for the old days, Coleman Hawkins, and the art of improvisation on the latest episode of Sounds Visual Radio.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Sonny Rollins
The Greatest Living Improviser chats with Justin Meyer about nostalgia for the old days, Coleman Hawkins, and the art of improvisation.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/03/24/sounds-visual-radio-sonny-rollins/
11 months ago
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Samm Culley, the bassist for the one-hit wonder band of the 1970s, SKULL SNAPS, talks about the bandâs lasting legacy in the latest Sounds Visual Radio.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Samm Culley
The bassist for the one-hit wonder band of the 1970s, SKULL SNAPS, talks about the band's lasting legacy.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/03/17/sounds-visual-radio-samm-culley/
11 months ago
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The piano giant Carla Bley's classic electric zig of an album opposes the jazz worldâs acoustic zag of the late â80s, and it's Meg Samples' latest pick for Records We Love.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Records We Love: âSextetâ by Carla Bley
Meg Samples talks about how the piano giant's classic fusion zig of an album opposed to the jazz world's acoustic zag of 1987 is one of the Records We Love.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/03/13/records-we-love-sextet-by-carla-bley/
11 months ago
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New York Latin soul pioneer Joe Bataan details his career through the '60s and '70s and his 21st Century resurgence on the latest Sounds Visual Radio.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Joe Bataan
The New York Latin soul pioneer details his career through the '60s and '70s and his 21st Century resurgence.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/03/11/sounds-visual-radio-joe-bataan/
12 months ago
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Rest in power, Roy Ayers. The jazz-funk vibraphonist best known for the song "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and whose sound was so ever-present his group was literally called Ubiquity has died at the age of 84.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Roy Ayers, whose 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' charmed generations, dies at 84
The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/03/05/roy-ayers-of-everybody-loves-the-sunshine-fame-dies-at-84/
12 months ago
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Co-founder of Poets of Rhythm JJ Whitefield talks with Justin Meyer on the latest Sounds Visual Radio about the group's development and his current endeavors.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: JJ Whitefield
The co-founder of Poets of Rhythm talks about the group's development and what all he's making now.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/03/03/sounds-visual-radio-jj-whitefield/
12 months ago
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New Format host Alex Newman talks with New York-based drummer Jay Mumford about his winding career.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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In Conversation with Jay Mumford
Alex Newman takes a deep dive with the New York-based drummer about his winding career.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/02/24/in-conversation-with-jay-mumford/
12 months ago
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James "Plunky" Branch of Oneness of Juju talks about his career with Justin Meyer on this episode of Sounds Visual Radio.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: James âPlunkyâ Branch of Oneness of Juju
The saxophonist/composer discusses the importance of his travels making Afrocentric art.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/02/18/sounds-visual-radio-james-plunky-branch-of-oneness-of-juju/
12 months ago
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Jazz-funk legend Eddie Senay details his career in music in this episode of Sounds Visual Radio.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Eddie Senay
An unsung hero of the early 1970s discusses that early funk heyday.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/02/10/sounds-visual-radio-eddie-senay/
12 months ago
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Smooth Ride host
@iadh.bsky.social
details the sights and sounds he experienced during the latest New York Winter Jazz Fest.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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A 2025 Winter Jazzfest Odyssey
Host Anthony Dean-Harris details his smooth, chilly ride through the New York City streets for the annual festival.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/02/07/a-2025-winter-jazzfest-odyssey/
12 months ago
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Check out saxophonist Braxton Cook's Tiny Desk Concert (his fifth appearance at the DC office, his first as a leader)!
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Braxton Cook: Tiny Desk Concert
You've seen Braxton Cook in this space before, but never out front. The alto saxophonist transforms the Tiny Desk with his own band.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/02/04/braxton-cook-tiny-desk-concert/
12 months ago
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Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets and Shabazz Palaces talks about his journey in music on Sounds Visual Radio.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Ishmael Butler
The PNW native talks about his work as Digable Planets' Butterfly and Shabazz Palaces' Palaceer Lazaro.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/02/03/sounds-visual-radio-ishmael-butler/
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Jazz-funk guitar legend Dennis Coffey discusses his path to greatness on Sounds Visual Radio.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Dennis Coffey
The 70s studio sessionist talks about his path and recording one of the most sampled songs ever.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/01/12/sounds-visual-radio-dennis-coffey/
12 months ago
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Cymande talks with Justin Meyer about how the group developed their legendary sound on this Sounds Visual Radio episode.
www.kmhd.org/article/2025...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Cymande
The 1970s British funk band talk about their moment in time as they came up and the surprise of swinging back around again to unforeseen prominence.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2025/01/05/sounds-visual-radio-cymande/
12 months ago
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Funky soul singer Maxayn Lewis tells her story from her Oklahoma roots to all her musical travels on this Sounds Visual Radio episode.
www.kmhd.org/article/2024...
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Sounds Visual Radio: Maxayn
The funky soul singer of the 70s tells her story from her start in Oklahoma to her life in the music business.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2024/12/29/sounds-visual-radio-maxayn/
12 months ago
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Bassist & co-founder of The Meters George Porter Jr. talks with Justin Meyer about crafting his seminal sound and navigating the music business on this Sounds Visual Radio episode.
www.kmhd.org/article/2024...
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Sounds Visual Radio: George Porter, Jr.
The bassist & co-founder of the funk band, The Meters, talks with Justin Meyer about his career journey, crafting his seminal sound, and navigating the music business.
https://www.kmhd.org/article/2024/12/23/sounds-visual-radio-george-porter-jr/
12 months ago
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