Sing Out welcomes a chat and performance by John Simon. And what stories he has to tell! Simon may not be a household name, but this musician-composer-arranger’s projects are world-famous: he produced Big Brother & the Holding Company’s “Cheap Thrills,” the Band’s first two albums, Leonard Cohen’s first album, Blood Sweat & Tears’ first, and … Continued





Victor Krummenacher on “The Hear and Now,” 10 p.m., Thursday, April 11

Guitarist, singer-songwriter Victor Krummenacher, a founding member of Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom, has just released his latest solo album, Blue Pacific, a collection of deep, inward-looking, original folk-rock songs, recorded with Greg Lisher (Camper, Monks), David Immerglück (Camper, Monks, Counting Crows), co-producer and pedal steel master Bruce Kaphan, and many others. Joining host … Continued


Music of the World

Music of the World Live Alam Khan

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Alam Khan performs north indian classical sarode, a 26 stringed instrument, with no frets. He will be accompanied on tabla to perform for the 30th anniversary of Joanna Manqueros hosting music shows in the Bay.


Cal ABLE Savings Accounts

Friday, April 5, 2:30 pm, KPFA radio   The disability community can thank people with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (and their allies) for an incredibly useful new tool.  ABLE accounts have come to California.  For the first time, many of us can now amass substantial savings without being penalized with dollars deducted from our Social … Continued


Cal ABLE Savings Accounts

Friday, April 5, 2:30 pm, KPFA radio The disability community can thank people with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (and their allies) for an incredibly useful new tool.  ABLE accounts have come to California.  For the first time, many of us can now amass substantial savings without being penalized with dollars deducted from our Social Security … Continued


The History Of Funk

The History Of Funk – March 22, 2019

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“The History of Funk” celebrates the 5 decades long career of the R&B / Funk band The Undisputed Truth. From their 1971 Motown hit “Smiling Faces Sometimes” to their brand new release “Truth Gon’ Set You Free” the Undisputed Truth have been standard bearers for strong message music, hard core funk and psychedelic soul. We … Continued