The Touré-Raichel Collective will be performing twice at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA on Monday, April 23, 2012, starting at 7:00 and 9:00pm. Spearheaded by the unlikely pairing of Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré (son of legendary guitarist Ali Farka Touré) and Israeli pop superstar Idan Raichel on keyboard, they have created…
Interview with Black Tusk’s Andrew Fidler and Jonathan Athon
By Alec Howard | Published April 21st, 2012Your favorite metal guru, Bröötalisk (me), interviewed one of the biggest names in “punk metal” back on March 27th: Black Tusk. More specifically, I had something similar to a threesome with their guitarist (Fidler) and bassist (Athon). Also, look at that beard. How can you NOT interview that? My obsession with wizard-like beards beside the…
Peter Mulvey Live on Backroads, Sun April 22nd
By Folk Department | Published April 20th, 2012Peter Mulvey, singer-songwriter and guitarist currently based in Milwaukee, will be visiting the “Backroads” folk show on KZSC for a live interview on Sunday, April 22, 2012 between 12-2pm. He’ll be in concert at 7pm that evening at Don Quixote’s in Felton, CA. While Peter is well known for his thoughtful songwriting, his new CD ”The…
Marley Special
By Michael Bryant | Published April 19th, 2012“Marley”, the documentary of the life and times of reggae great Bob Marley, opens in theaters and is available on demand starting April 20th. Directed by Kevin MacDonald (“Last King of Scotland”) and approved by the Marley estate, the film looks at his impact on music history and Bob’s role as a social and political…
Strange record releases for Record Store Day
By Promotions Director | Published April 18th, 2012Record Store day has been established as a day where die-hard vinyl fans can snatch up limited edition 7″s and gather with fellow die-hards. Every year, record labels try to win over the crowds by releasing limited quantities of records by extremely popular artists. However, over the years artists and labels have been getting more…
Digital On Your Mind
By PSA Director | Published April 17th, 2012The Digital Arts and New Media MFA program at UC Santa Cruz presents an exhibition entitled I’ve Got Something on Your Mind featuring work of eleven graduate students whose works employ advanced technologies for creative potential and social impact. This year’s exhibition is the culmination of two years of research and artistic exploration, and includes new media…
New Spring Shows, New Spring Schedule
By Intro to Radio Instuctor | Published April 17th, 2012It’s that time again. KZSC’s show schedule is evolving for the next ten weeks. You’ll still hear some of your favorite shows but it’s also an opportunity to fall in love with new, different programs and hosts. You can always check out the changes by clicking the Schedule Tab on our website. If you’d like…
Pearl Tuesday
By Michael Bryant | Published April 16th, 2012In 1971, the posthumous release of Janis Joplin’s “Pearl” topped the charts, yielding the hit single “Me and Bobby McGee” and going on to sell nearly 8 million copies. A collection of never-before-heard studio outtakes, live recordings, and other rarities have recently been discovered and now “The Pearl Sessions” documents the legacy of Janis Joplin’s…
Uncoiled Spring
By Michael Bryant | Published April 10th, 2012If our spring program schedule were in a bakery, we’d be headed for the day-old discount bin soon. Hard to imagine that spring is already winding down, but there are a scant six weeks or so left before thoughts of graduation, summer vacations and doing laundry will become reality. Take the time to explore some…
Jazz In The Air
By Jazz and Blues Boss | Published April 10th, 2012Spring is in swing at UC Santa Cruz and at “our little log cabin in the forest”, KZSC. And it’s only going to get better with a new program schedule. Keep your ears open for a lot of jazz; you’re likely to hear favorite programs like ‘Jazz Kitty’ on Saturdays and ‘The Next Step’ on…