Archives for December, 2010.

Luisa Maita’s a Hit!

By World Music Director | Published December 8th, 2010

Caipirinha is a strong traditional Brazilian drink prepared with cachaça. Here’s someone just as intoxicating: singer Luisa Maita. She’s topping the world music charts this year with her new album on Cumbancha Discovery, “Lero-Lero”. NPR has coined her the “New Voice of Brazil”. This album is stirred not shaken with bossa nova vibes, seductive vocals…

‘Tis the Season

By Volunteer Coordinator | Published December 7th, 2010

December is here and with it comes the season of giving. KZSC is joining in the holiday spirit and will be giving a $100 gift certificate to one lucky listener! All you have to do to qualify is to fill out our Listener Survey by December 31st! KZSC’s Listener Survey can be found by clicking…

Birthday Molecule

By Michael Bryant | Published December 4th, 2010

Guitarist Randy Rhoads and KZSC’s Station Manager/radio host Jessica Strassman are celebrating their birthdays on Monday. Randy has a previous commitment but you’re invited to listen in. This could be our first live birthday party ever.  Jessica’s got the sweet music lined up for all you indie rock fans…she may even sneak in some rocky…

Tonight on The Rising Tide

By The Rising Tide | Published December 3rd, 2010

Every week here at the Rising Tide we are working to provide you the best in local music programming, as well as the focal point of spotlighting a different independent artist live in the studio each and every week. This week we have two such artists. First off, let me introduce you to The Groggs. This…

Sports Broadcast

By Michael Bryant | Published December 3rd, 2010

KZSC will be switching our regular programming schedule for tonight. The “Cold Fusion” jazz show will air at 4 pm. Beginning at 5 pm, KZSC will broadcast live coverage of UCSC W omen’s basketball with play-by-play from our savvy Slug Talk sports staff. KPFA evening news will be preempted tonight only. GO SLUGS!

Player Of The Month

By Michael Bryant | Published December 3rd, 2010

DJ Abraham Mekuria originally hails from Ethiopia, where he first heard reggae music. He’s been a fan of the genre ever since and a fixture on KZSC’s Saturday night schedule longer than most of us can remember. Abraham’s favorite part of hosting “Strictly Rockers”? “Spinning the old-school reggae and dub music and talking with listeners”….

News About The News

By Michael Bryant | Published December 3rd, 2010

Due to programming changes at Pacifica, KZSC will no longer carry a news update from KPFA weekdays at 7 AM. KZSC will still carry the weekday morning updates at 8 and the complete Pacifica newscasts at 6 pm every evening. You can now hear your favorite KZSC talk programs anytime. Click on the “Listen” tab…

Los Lobos

By Michael Bryant | Published December 3rd, 2010

They aren’t from Santa Cruz, but it seems that way. Whenever David, Cesar and the boys play here it’s like a homecoming. No doubt lots of tunes from their new record “Tin Can Trust” will be featured along with plenty of old favorites and cover songs. Pound-for-pound, one of the best rock bands touring today…

Featured PSA: The Family Network

By PSA Director | Published December 1st, 2010

The Family Network works to provide life-changing services for children, youth and families in our communities and around the world. It is a nonprofit, licensed adoption agency. Their staff of social workers and adoption professionals are committed to helping families through every step of the adoption process. The Family Network also provides parent education workshops…

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