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Bakotunes podcasr welcomes best-selling singer songwriter, actor, and American music treasure, Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024). A classic previously unreleased interview recorded prior to his appearance at the Historic Fox Theater in 2012 in celebration and support of the United Farmworkers Union 50th anniversary. Information: [email protected]

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Bakotunes welcomes Quetzal Flores of the groundbreaking LA band Quetzal! 

Join us on a musical journey as we explore the birth of this groundbreaking band in 90s era Los Angeles through fascinating recollections, music and how cultural and political movements played a crucial role in the evolution of the band’s artistry.  Flores also details how the traditional music of Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico, was rescued from modernity and how it helped reshape the Southern California music scene. Co-led under the musical direction of Flores and powerhouse vocalist Martha Gonzalez the group also won a Grammy award for their critically acclaimed album "Imaginaries" in 2013.

Our interview also touches on the challenges faced by the band in the music industry, and how they managed to maintain their musical authenticity despite industry pressures. Finally, we reflect on the band’s 30 years of making music and art in the City of Angels – PLUS a preview of the band’s 30th anniversary celebration happening Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in DTLA! / Official Websites: https://quetzalela.com / http://www.quetzalflores.com/

This episode features the following Quetzal music/sound clips: 
-“Tragafuegos” (Fire Breathers)
-“55th Grammy Awards, 2013” Red Carpet interview
-“Chicana Skies”
-“Los Pollos” (artist: Son de Madera)
-“The Social Relevance of Public Art”
-“Planta de Los Pies” (Soles)
-“Justice Never Dies”
-“La Guia” (The Guide)
-“El Rio” (The River)
-“Witness"

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Bakotunes celebrates the life and music of Bob Marley the week of what would have been his 81st birthday on February 6th. Respect!

Songs included in this episode:

 “Simmer Down” - The Wailing Wailers
 “Put It Down” – The Wailing Wailers
 “Soul Rebel” – Bob Marley
 “Lively Up Yourself” – Bob Marley
 “Rastaman Chant (Live)” – Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “Concrete Jungle” – Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “Trenchtown Rock (Live) – Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “Positive Vibration” – Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “Could You Be Loved” - Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “Exodus (Live)” - Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “War” - Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “Rebel Music (Live)” - Bob Marley & The Wailers
 “Selaisse Is The Temple” – Bob Marley & The Wailers

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Bakotunes welcomes Piero F. Giunti, creator and curator of "A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound" exhibition running now through August 23, 2026 at La Plaza de Culturas y Artes 501 N Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Piero F. Giunti is also an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, musician and podcast host who's worked with Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Los Lobos, Becky G and many more. Get to know Piero, learn about the exhibition and make plans to visit!

Episode contains music by Los Lobos, The Brat, Ozomatli, Rage Against The Machine, Lalo Guerrero, Cheech & Chong, wil.i.am and Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), The Bags, Thee Midniters, Tierra. *Recorded 12-20-25.

Related Links:
https://agreatdayineastla.org 

https://lapca.org/exhibition/a-great-day-in-east/

https://pierofgiunti.portfoliobox.net/

https://lapca.org/

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From the Bakotunes vault! A previously unreleased, rare interview with Casey Niccoli, the original "Classic Girl" of Jane's Addiction. Casey opens up about her romantic and creative relationship with Jane's frontman Perry Farrell, the struggles of dealing with fame, personal addictions, finding recovery, and rebirth. Recorded Oct. 4, 2012, prior to Jane's Addiction first ever show at the historic Fox Theater in Niccoli's hometown of Bakersfield, CA. 

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It's a Bakotunes HOLIDAY CLASSIC with Bakersfield mariachi trio Las Caliope! Meet Celene, Tagaxy and Rosanna, hear their story and hear some MUSIC! Fun Fact: They are also Bakersfield's first and only all-female mariachi trio. Believe it! They're breaking ground and bringing the sounds of the honored mariachi music tradition to the masses with some new twists! Feliz Navidad! 

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A Bakotunes Classic! Bakotunes welcomes Shannon Harris, lead vocalist of Bakersfield/Bay Area nu metal veterans, Spike 1000. Sound familiar? Ever wonder happened to this popular local band who left the valley for the big city to get signed on a major label, play huge shows with KORN on the Family Values Tour, land national radio airplay...then suddenly disappear? It's the story most fans have never heard until now. Enjoy kids!

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Bakotunes Welcomes Raul Malo! This is an unreleased audio interview recorded during the release of his album "Sinners & Saints" for a preview of his upcoming solo show at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California. 

This episode is a special GET WELL SOON SOON message for Raul as he battles cancer. We Love You Hermano!  Episode contains music by The Mavericks and Raul Malo.

Interview recorded Nov. 22, 2010.

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It's a BRAND NEW episode of Bakotunes! I'm honored to welcome my guest Monique Powell of Save Ferris to the show! It was an opportunity I could not pass up and after a few tech delays, it finally happened. Monique and I go back to the early days of the band in Orange County, gigging alongside ska homies Reel Big Fish and more before getting swept up in the third wave ska craze and a hit single - a cover of Dexy's Midnight Runners 80s classic, "Come On Eileen"! That was followed with tours across the globe and back, in the van, and of course, tons of sweaty ska shows packed with sweaty, skankin' checkerboard kids. It was the nineties and it was a blast. Lots of fun facts and ska time warping! We also have classic Save Ferris music and their latest single, "Get Dancing!" that just dropped at all music outlets on 4/25. Enjoy! https://saveferris.com/

**Episode features the songs "Come On Eileen," "Get Dancing", "The World Is New" by Save Ferris. Also contains excerpts from: "Orange County, CA (1976)", "MTV Skaturday", Save Ferris Honda Commercial, "Sid & Nancy", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", "Teens React to 90s Ska Music".

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Another American Idol alumni has entered the Bakotunes podcast! It's Carrie Underwood, who took time during her 2012 tour to chat with me about life on the road, her rise to fame, the evolution of country music and mucho mas! These country singers are always so nice. Includes the song, "Good Girl". 

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