Sights + Sounds

On today’s show, it’s been more than 10 years since Fantastic Negrito became the first winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk, and the release of his album “Last Days of Oakland.” Host Jeneé Darden talks with the singer and musician about this milestone in his career and his new album “Alive.” The show opens with Jeneé meeting up with Fantastic Negrito at his Oakland farm Revolution Plantation. Then, California Symphony Conductor Donato Cabrera talks about what the symphony has planned for its 40th season.

It’s been more than 10 years since Fantastic Negrito became the first winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk, and the release of his album “The Last Days of Oakland.” Host Jeneé Darden talks with Fantastic Negrito about this milestone in his career and his new album “Alive.”

On this week's episode of "Sights + Sounds Picks," Litquake's Executive Director Norah Piehl talks about three Litquake events that you should have on your radar.

On today's show, award-winning author Deesha Philyaw talks about her long-awaited debut novel “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.” Then, the Bay Area book scene is about to tremble and rumble as Litquake prepares to host their 27th literary festival. And writers and readers from around the world are coming to Oakland for an international fantasy convention.

Award-winning author Deesha Philyaw talks about her highly-anticipated debut novel “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.”

The Bay Area book scene is about to tremble and rumble because Litquake is his preparing to host their 27th literary festival.

Writers and readers from around the world are coming to Oakland for the 52nd World Fantasy Convention.

Host Jeneé Darden hangs out with Oakland singer Fantastic Negrito at his Oakland farm.

California Symphony Conductor Donato Cabrera talks about the symphony's upcoming 40th season.

KALW Music Director Tshego Letsoalo and KALW DJ Wonway Possibul talk with Host Jeneé Darden about upcoming events at KALW's new studio, Wonway opening for Al Green at Stern Grove, major artists locking up cellphones at concerts and more.