music

On Valley Edition: Mariachi; Water; DUI Alcohol Limit; Bakersfield Beating Update; Pres. Welty

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Joe Moore — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:57:51 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we take a look into stories and issues across the region including water, possibly reducing the the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers, an update surrounding a Bakersfield man who was beaten to death by law enforcement and more.

Fresno Composer Fuses Classical, Mariachi, To Bring Music To Kids

Rebecca Plevin — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:44:24 +0000

This weekend the stage of the Saroyan Theatre will be filled with hundreds of young musicians, with hundreds more in the audience. It’s all part of an effort by a Fresno composer to break down the boundaries between classical music and mariachi, and to bring young audiences into the world of music, in a fun, interactive way. Valley Public Radio's Rebecca Plevin reports.

Kelley O'Connor Comes Full Circle in Fresno Return

Joe Moore — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:47:17 +0000

Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor has received international acclaim performing with the world’s premier orchestras and conductors, premiering exciting new works, and breathing new life into familiar favorites.

On Valley Edition: HUD Secretary Donovan & Jim Costa; Sikh Community; New Horizons

Juanita Stevenson — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:21:45 +0000

On this week's Valley Edition, we talk with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan and Congressman Jim Costa about the nation's on-going housing crisis, and possible solutions. Donovan is visiting Fresno to talk about the Obama administration's Home Affordable Refinancing Program (HARP) and another set of proposals from the President involving housing issues.

Little Dragon In Concert

editor — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:29:24 +0000

Swedish electro group Little Dragon has been remixed countless times. Their soul-infused dance songs steal scenes in primetime TV shows. They've collaborated across genres with the likes of the Gorillaz, SBTRKT and Big Boi.

On Valley Edition: Mental Health; Valley Health Setbacks; heART Beat

Juanita Stevenson — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:54:09 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we talk about access to mental health care in Fresno County. We also hear about a new study that has bad news for Valley residents, as the Valley is actually experiencing setbacks in a number of key health indicators. And we close the program with an interview about an event called heART beat that aims to help support music programs in the schools.

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