Cuyamaca Conversations

Our first episode after a nine month hiatus!

Kendrick Jennings, a student in the Music Industry Seminar, interviews Billy Lee. Billy Lee is a songwriter and performer based in San Diego. He is the leader of the zydeco band Billy Lee and The Swamp Critters. You can learn more about Billy Lee at TheSwampCritters.com.

In this episode, music industry seminar student Claudette Clark, interviews Dr. Taylor Smith, music professor and Chair of Performing Arts at Cuyamaca College. You can ins out more information about Dr. Smith by visiting his professional website or on Facebook or Instagram.

Heather Johnson, a student in the Music Industry Seminar, interviews teacher, musician, and label owner Nathan Samuels. You can see more about Nathan at SeeThroughRecords.

Dr. Taylor Smith interviews San Diego-based harpist Tasha Smith Godinez. Tasha was born and raised in San Diego, attended Grossmont College and SDSU, and teaches harp at the University of San Diego and Palomar College. You can find out more about Tasha’s professional life be visiting her website.

Taylor Smith, the Chair of Performing Arts at Cuyamaca College, interviews San Diego-based rapper and musician Sham Blak. Sham Blak also runs a clothing company called Waves In The Tide. Sham Blak released his first single as a solo artist in November 2020.

You can find more information about Sham Blak on Instagram. To track down some of his music, check out Apple Music and Spotify. Also, be sure to check out Waves In The Tide on Instagram.

Daniel Repasy, a student in the Music Industry Seminar, interviews freelance audio engineer Daniel Horton.

In this episode, Harrison Biggers (a student in the Music Industry Seminar) interviews Kill3r Kate. Kill3r Kate is a radio DJ at KUCI (Irvine). She hosts KUCI’s show Dumpster Divin’.

In this week’s episode, Esteban Monzon (a student in the Music Industry Seminar) interviews Bryce Montgomery. Bryce is a San Diego-based musician.

Claudette Clark, a student in the Music Industry Seminar, interviews Ron Councell. Ron is an accompanist and serves as Music Director at Unity San Diego.

Ashley Allen, a student in the Music Industry Seminar, interviews San Diego-based musician Ciscaux. you can find out more about Ciscaux on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Instagram, and Facebook.