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May 23 - Playlist Spotlight

Bridget B. here, and boy was this spotlight selection a tough one.  I was torn between Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians and Zap Mama.  Two things that swayed me: upcoming concert in Portland at Doug Fir Lounge and The Triple Door in Seattle with the ultimate decision coming... Read more

Myles Haselhorst of Ampersand Vintage

Listen to the interview here. Myles Haselhorst has Ampersand Vintage on NE Alberta. This shop has art and photography books,  ephemera and a gallery. Myles talks about his vision for the gallery, which acts as an archive and clearinghouse of old images and graphics.  It ... Read more

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is popularly recognized as our national holiday for remembering those who were killed in wars. As Barack Obama said the other day, it's a time to "pay tribute to our fallen heroes; and to remember the servicemen and women who cannot be with us this year ... Read more

Memorial lifeisaparty Weekend Listings

  Thanks Leigh!   Bananaz. The documentary movie behind the band The Gorillaz. Unreal footage and music... http://tinyurl.com/dmzq4a   This free ‘Best of Mos Def Mixtape’ by DJ Konflikt. It’s crazy and has me excited for Friday … http://tinyurl.com/pcyzkc   Thursday Flosst... Read more

Two different filmmakers

    I had a great time talking about the art of independent filmmaking from the Asian American perspective with Ivy Lin and Patti Duncan. Now they had never met before and heard clips of each other's work the same time as the audience had. This show was a little differ... Read more

Interview with David Nelson of NRPS coming June 13th 2009

Hi all, I will have David Nelson of the New Riders of the Purple Sage on the Forests of Fennario Saturday, June 13, from 12-1 PM, discussing his career and teh new release from NRPS, Where I Come From.   Please tune in! Read more