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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    J.S. Ondara Live on MBE

    Novena Carmel
    Novena Carmel
    Hand-Picked MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk
    J.S. Ondara arrived to the U.S. at 20 years old, and 6 years later released his debut album Tales of America. His vision was clear, he wanted his album to be 'very focused on acoustic guitar and the stories being told.”
    J.S. Ondara arrived to the U.S. at 20 years old, and 6 years later released his debut album Tales of America. His vision was clear, he wanted his album to be 'very focused on acoustic guitar and the stories being told.”
    Apr 23, 2019

    J.S. Ondara arrived to the U.S. at 20 years old, and 6 years later released his debut album Tales of America. His vision was clear, he wanted his album to be 'very focused on acoustic guitar and the stories being told.” We'll hear some music from his new album and talk about his journey to America.

    Photos by Larry Hirshowitz

    Musicians:J.S. Ondara - Guitar

    Technical support:Eric Liljestrand - Recording Engineer (The Village)Matt Dyson - Assistant Engineer (The Village)Edited for broadcast by JC Swiatek (KCRW)

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