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Wait.Think.Fast.: Cien Fuegos

KCRW.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

...from from Vuelve al Mar.

Los Angeles-based band Wait.Think.Fast. is both a bi-lingual and bi-cultural band, and is fronted by seductive vocalist Jacqueline Santillan...

Politics, the Economy and Lifestyles: Predictions for 2009

KCRW.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:59:00 EST

A black man won the White House, while a white woman from Alaska won the hearts of conservatives. The economy imploded as financial scandals rocked the headlines, and Americans began to rethink their consumer ways. 2008 was definitely one for the history books. Guest host Sara Terry looks at what's ahead in 2009. Also, the political pitfalls of filling four senate seats, and kicking off the new year on the gridiron.

Gonzalo Yanez: Maldigo del Alto Cielo

KCRW.com — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:00:00 EST

...from his self-titled CD.

Born in Uruguay and based in Chile, Gonzalo YÃ¡Ã±ez is a rock troubadour with pop sensibilities.

Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band: Cape Canaveral

KCRW.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 EST

...from his self-titled release.

Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst is the preeminent songwriter of his generation. On his solo release he invites Jason Boessel of Rilo Kiley and Los Angeles songwriter Nik Freitas into the mix...

Tony Hawk

KCRW.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:00:00 EST

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk unveils music that has personal meaning to him â from his days at the skate park and as a high school outcast to grueling exhibitions tours and the soundtrack for his first...