A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys – The French Connection

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On today’s show Episode 9, a survey of music emerging from the French trip-hop, hip-hop scene.  Featuring artists like, Sporto Kantes, General Elektriks, Noze and Guts to name a few. aboxoftoys@kpfa.org sabrina@kpfa.org


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A Box of Toys – Rock In Opposition Movement (RIO)

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On the 8th episode of A Box of Toys we feature bands that were a part of or influenced by the Rock In Opposition (RIO) Movement from 1978 to present day.  Some of those artist include:  Henry Cow, Fred Frith and Lindsay Cooper to name a few.  aboxoftoys@kpfa.org


On today’s show, Shoshana Weschler of Sunflower Alliance and Isabella Zizi of Idle No More discuss the Army Corps of Engineers proposal to dredge the Carquinez Strait.  We then speak to professor, musician and Extinction Rebellion organizer Sandra Kwak explaining how we can practice social distance and still stay connected in our activism.  sabrina@kpfa.org


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A Box of Toys – Emerging Artist V2

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Episode six of A Box of Toys entitled Emerging Artists Version 2 takes on a soulful tone.  We feature the musical genius of rapper and composer duo Wilma Vritra, the multifaceted talents of Sudan Archives and the soaring octave range of Snoh Aalegra.  Remember you can drop us a line at: aboxoftoys@kpfa.org


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A Box of Toys – SXSW 2020: The Festival That Wasn’t

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In this episode A Box of Toys we explore music from artists that we hoped to interview at SXSW.  As you all know the festival was canceled, but, for your listening pleasure, curator Chris Cory has put together “his list of faves” and co-host Sabrina Jacobs provides her opinion on his choices.  Enjoy!


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A Box of Toys – Emerging Artists Volume 1

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In this episode of A Box of Toys we take a listen to some newer talent that are taking on the music industry in their own, original way.  This is our first of many episodes where we’ll be featuring novel musicians, cutting their teeth, bringing their inventiveness to the surface for all to enjoy.