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Anthony Valadez's New Year, Baby
MusicAnthony Valadez hosts a special three-hour musical welcome to 2017.
Mixed in Focus: The Sounds of Baaba Maal x Classixx x Brazilian Girls
MusicKCRW and the Annenberg Foundation present the three-concert Sound in Focus series this summer.
J Rocc Guest DJ Set
MusicJ Rocc is the visionary leader behind the world famous Beat Junkies, a turntablist collective founded in Orange County. He joins Anthony Valadez for a live guest DJ set.
ABJO Guest DJ Set
MusicI have been a big fan of this young producer’s work. He seems to drop wonderful remixes and re-edits out of nowhere on his Soundcloud page. His latest EP Vibração Comigo (Vibe With Me) explores the elements of Brasil with 1/2 time bass rhythms and sounds.
The Alchemist
MusicWhen I hear an Alchemist beat I can always expect the it to hold its own weight as an instrumental with out the vocalist. Sometimes I scratch my head and think "How did he do that?" Alchemist is one of the most respected producers and beatmakers today.
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