Guest DJ Project
Judy Baca
Judy Baca is a renowned visual artist known for her murals, including The Great Wall of Los Angeles – the world’s largest mural – which she began in 1976. Her musical choices reflect her work as a social activist, from Joan Baez and Marvin Gaye to Nina Simone. She also takes us back to her youth in Pacoima, when a boy in the neighborhood named Richie Valens was making waves.
By Anthony Valadez • • 10m ListenJudy Baca is a renowned visual artist known for her murals, including The Great Wall of Los Angeles – the world’s largest mural – which she began in 1976. Her musical choices reflect her work as a social activist, from Joan Baez and Marvin Gaye to Nina Simone. She also takes us back to her youth in Pacoima, when a boy in the neighborhood named Richie Valens was making waves.
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Transcript
Anthony Valadez: Hi I'm Anthony Valadez and I am here with Judy Baca, a visual artist best known for her large scale murals all across LA. Today we're going to talk about songs she selected that have inspired her over the years as part of KCRW's Guest DJ Project. Judy, how are you and what did you bring for us today?