Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.
Giant Steps: Wednesdays 7-10pm
Wednesdays 7-10pm with Howard Feldstein. Jazz from the 1950s to the present, inspired by John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and other giants of modern music. Our 3-hour format allows us to include longer performances and rare recordings of music that aims to uplift and...
Jesse Colin Young Remembered
This week we honor Jesse Colin Young, the folk-rock icon of the sixties and seventies, who died at 83. His hits included "Get Together" and "Ridgetop" to name just two of his many songs that conveyed the spirit of the times. Our guest is KSQD's station manager, David...
FirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – The Quiet Activist
Sarah Rabkin remembers that quiet thing that changed history.
FirstPersonSingular: Gayle McCallum – Natural Symphony
From her home, Gayle McCallum hears music in everything. Photo courtesy of SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS.
March 18, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Caller scam experience, Toll Text Scams Topics covered: World's smallest micro controller you can...
Dream Journaling for the Long Haul with Laura Hilemen
What big-picture stuff do we miss out on as we work on our dreams one by one? Today’s guest, Laura Hileman, talks about long term dream journaling and how we can use our dream journals to help us review the passing seasons of our lives. She share examples of how she...
FirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Kindness of Strangers
Alan Ritch learns to be wary of strangers.
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 6”
Tune in at 12 AM, March 17th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the sixth installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “The Troubadours & The Beloved: The Religion of Love/Amor.” Be sure to check out the fantabulous “The Troubadours & The Beloved”...
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 5”
Update: The extended version of the Gypsy Scholar’s fifth installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “The Troubadours & The Beloved: The Religion of Love/Amor,” is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the...
KSQD Scores a Two-Year Grant from the Arts Council Santa Cruz County
High five with all tentacles waving. KSQD got news we are the recipent of a two-year grant of $5,000 each year. This grant will help support the work we are doing bringing you high-quality, local programs you love, and of course, covering the amazing arts world in our...
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