PROGRAM SCHEDULE

KKCR is proud to offer a wide variety of programming for your enjoyment. Music heard on KKCR reflects the broad spectrum of Kaua’i’s community. Programming includes Vintage & Contemporary Hawaiian, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Groove, R&B, Funk, Country, Reggae, Country, Psychedelic, Classic and New Rock genres. Community Affairs programming includes two weekly call-in talk shows, and shows about gardening, farming, Permanently Affordable Live (housing), Hawaiian sovereignty, and the environment.  Our Community Calendar is read on the air twice daily, and a Hawaiian Music Calendar is played each morning. Printable Program Schedule (PDF)

 

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CLASSICAL BLEND

7:00amSUNDAY

7:00amSUNDAY

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NEW DIMENSIONS

9:00amSUNDAY

9:00amSUNDAY

New Dimensions Radio Changing the World, One Broadcast at a Time Maintaining personal fulfillment requires daily attention, like eating or sleeping. [...]

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10:00amSUNDAY

Transformational Tea with Taj Every 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday from 10am-11am Taj's Website- Taj interviews guests from all different walks of life — For example, spiritual teachers, kirtan singers, and people who are living outside the current paradigm of spiritual thought. She speaks with healers (of many different modalities), writers, musicians, and people willing to change their lives! Transformational Tea Playlists   Oasis Returned with Kamran Every 2nd and 3rd Sunday from 10am-noon Oasis Returned Playlists   Hawaiian Oasis- beautiful Hawaiian music from KKCR's Hawaiian music archive Every 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday from 11am-1pm Hawaiian Oasis Playlists 

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12:00pmSUNDAY

Let It Flow with Alanna Every 2nd and 3rd Sunday from 12pm-1pm Let It Flow Playlists   Hawaiian Oasis- beautiful Hawaiian music from KKCR's Hawaiian music archive Every 1st, 4th and 5th Sunday from 11am-1pm Hawaiian Oasis Playlists     

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TH3 SIMPL3 LIF3

1:00pmSUNDAY

1:00pmSUNDAY

Th3 Simpl3 Lif3 is dedicated to assisting our community with releasing the stresses of the week through inspirational messages and the healing that the frequencies within music can provide. 

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KA LEO NI‘IHAU

3:00pmSUNDAY

3:00pmSUNDAY

with Bradda Kelley Playlists  

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KAUA‘I LIVE

5:00pmSUNDAY

5:00pmSUNDAY

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6:00pmSUNDAY

with Willy Judah Playlists

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BECAUSE OF H.I.M.

8:00pmSUNDAY

8:00pmSUNDAY

with Mantra Playlists

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RUDE RADICAL RADIO SHOW

10:00pmSUNDAY

10:00pmSUNDAY

with DJ Arrico Playlists

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

12:00amSUNDAY

12:00amSUNDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

12:00amMONDAY

12:00amMONDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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MAHALO MONDAYS

7:00amMONDAY

7:00amMONDAY

with Bradda Lou Playlists

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Hawaiian Blend

9:00amMONDAY

9:00amMONDAY

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Democracy Now!

11:00amMONDAY

11:00amMONDAY

Democracy Now!

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WONDERLAND

12:00pmMONDAY

12:00pmMONDAY

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WAVE OF MUTILATION

2:00pmMONDAY

2:00pmMONDAY

with Rodwin Playlists Wave of Mutilation showcases my love for the music, graphic design and recording artists of the independent British 4ad record label from 1981 to present. The majority of the 4ad label music has never had much radio air play. As your 4ADJ, I hope to help local Hawaiian KKCR and global listeners garner the same love and admiration I have for these artists.

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MIXED PLATE MONDAY

4:00pmMONDAY

4:00pmMONDAY

1st Monday - Living Sovereign with Auntie Nani 4 -6pm 2nd Monday - Makai Watch with Makaala 4 - 5pm  |  Kauai Earth Connection with Dr. Gordon LaBedz 5 - 6pm 3rd Monday - In The Garden, On The Farm with Paul and Freddie 4th Monday - PAL Show with Jim and Larry 4 - 6pm 5th Monday - CAB Show with Jimmy Trujillo 4 - 6pm

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6:00pmMONDAY

Sunset Jazz with Richard Sunset Jazz is a blend of Classic Jazz and The Best of New Modern Jazz - KEEPING JAZZ ALIVE - ONE TUNE AT A TIME JAZZ, THE NOBLE SOUND, LIVES @ KKCR-Kauai Community Radio Sunset Jazz Playlists A World of Jazz with Tom Playlists A World of Jazz - We've all heard that jazz is THE unique art form in the United States. I would say that differently. Jazz was named in the US, in New Orleans, but its roots began in the combination of the rhythm and "feel" of African music, with the harmony and instruments of European music. While improvisation happens in both traditions, Africans often found their own unique ways of playing instruments more expressively. Since its beginnings, Jazz has been cross pollinated by music from Brazil, Asia, and many other places. Some folks say that Jazz is dead. Indeed in my lifetime, I’m sad to say we’ve lost many masters, but we have new blood not only from Jazz families like Marsalis, Coltrane, and Monk, but from the schools and streets all over the US, and all around the world. Jazz has evolved over generations and in continuing to incorporate elements of Cuban (Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo for example), Samba (Jobim, Almeida, Airto & Purim for example), Fusion, Funk, Hiphop, and other music. Jazz remains alive and well thanks to this growth and diversity. In this technological age we live in, many carry a library of music in their pocket. Cars connect to satellite “radio” with computer-algorithm-curated playlists. The reason to listen to radio like KKCR is to hear what you haven’t already heard before and won’t hear anywhere else. I could be happy enough playing Miles, Trane, Diz, Bird, Cannonball all night, but what I really enjoy is a mix with less meat and potatoes and more spice. In A World of Jazz, I want to share both the roots and fruits of jazz, an inclusive music without borders that celebrates the diversity of the cultures of this island chain I live on.

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RAD ON THE ROCK

8:00pmMONDAY

8:00pmMONDAY

with Conrad Playlists  

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KAFÉ KAMIKAZE

10:00pmMONDAY

10:00pmMONDAY

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ALOHA GOT SOUL

12:00amMONDAY

12:00amMONDAY

PLAYLISTS Aloha Got Soul is a Honolulu-based record label championing new music and rare reissues from Hawai‘i. What started as a blog has turned into a hub for musicians, artists, and stories to live on. If you're in Honolulu, you can visit them to catch the vibe. Their location at 2017 S. King Street in Mōʻiliʻili serves as both a retail space and their label headquarters. Since its evolution from a blog into record label, Aloha Got Soul has committed itself to exploring every corner of Hawai‘i for the best music, regardless of genre or generation. The blog launched in August 2010 with a focus on 1970’s and 80’s jazz, funk, soul and R&B music from Hawai‘i. Today, they are a record label that champions all genres and generations of sounds from Hawai‘i. They believe that Hawaii's artists should freely explore and define their musical identities. They hope to connect with the past and build toward the future. alohagotsoul.com

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2:00amMONDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

7:00amTUESDAY

7:00amTUESDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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ʻĀINAʻIKE ON THE AIR

9:00amTUESDAY

9:00amTUESDAY

with Kumu Kehaulani Kekua Playlists Welina a ke aloha!  I’ve been such a dedicated fan of KKCR for years!  As the only radio station on Kauaʻi that offers live Hawaiian music programming daily, it is a huge gift offering to kamaʻāina and malihini alike here and around the world!  Over the years, I sometimes wondered what it’d be like if I had a show of my own. But it was never a really serious thought.  …Well, until just a couple of months ago!  Honestly, it still seems a bit surreal.  But everyone has been tremendously supportive, and I am so deeply grateful, humbled and honored to be a part of the KKCR ʻOhana! I am a keiki o ka ʻaina, a native Hawaiian child born and raised in Anahola, Kauaʻi. As the hiapo or firstborn, I was reared in the tradition of hānai – freely given to be raised and groomed in hula by my maternal grandmother. I was brought up in a very Hawaiian household with both my grandparents, my parents and my siblings. But it was my kūpuna, mostly my grandmother, who took the lead in raising and nurturing me. My late grandmother, Helen Kaipuwai Kekua Waiau was a hula master, descended from generations of kumu hula here on Kauaʻi. She established her hula school In 1945, and taught hula throughout her lifetime.  Upon her passing, I inherited the role and responsibilities of kumu hula. Today, I have the privilege of serving as the kumu hula of Hālau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai.  I share this, because it was my upbringing in hula that has shaped my life.  And through the kuleana and practices of the hālau, hula nurtures and strengthens my love for my birthsands and the culture of Hawaiʻi nei. More than two decades ago, while researching and writing curriculum for a Hawaiian hospitality and cultural training project, I came across an ʻŌlelo Noʻeau, an ancient Hawaiian proverb and poetical saying: ʻELIʻELI KŪLANA ʻO ʻĀINAʻIKE.  Translated, it means, “Profound is the nature of ʻĀinaʻike”.  This saying refers to a person respected for the depth of his/her knowledge.  There’s a play on the words ʻELIʻELI which means “deep or profound” and ʻĀinaʻike which literally means, “Land of Knowledge”.  I was blown away by that discovery.  I’m still inspired by the depth of awareness that Hawaiian ancestral knowledge offers all of us! For many years, I searched high and low for this traditional wahi pana or celebrated place.  It no longer appeared on modern-day maps, where treasured Hawaiian place names had succumbed to frivolous monikers or nick-names.  And those of my generation and perhaps my own parents’ generation had too quickly, forgotten about ʻĀinaʻike.  I was determined that I’d find it one day. Well, interestingly enough, I happened across this precious place name in an extensive wind chant for Kauaʻi!  It is still a thrill for me today, having discovered that ʻĀinaʻike is an actual place here on Kauaʻi! It’s become a favorite mantra for me too.  A gentle reminder to never stop learning something new of my island home. It is my hope that I can share gems of ancestral wisdom and the beautiful culture of Hawaiʻi nei through the stories, music, history and more on my show!  The repository of Hawaiian chants, dances, music and stories are endless!  And the haku mele or music makers, composers and poets of yesteryear, today and the future is a phenomenal gift that blesses all of us everyday! Everything I do is inspired by hula.  I am an artist and lover of nature and the forest! I love to create beautiful expressions that bring healing and joy to my heart and to others near and far!.  Whether it is hand painting an exquisite silk scarf (my professional life as a designer and artist), choreographing a hula, memorizing an epic chant, or making lei and offerings, life is sweet and precious.  And I now have the opportunity to interact and engage with a global audience through the magic of KKCR air waves. Please visit and like my Facebook pages for Studio HAʻA and ʻĀinaʻike on the Air too! Me ke aloha pauʻole.  My love and aloha to all of you is endless.  I hope you will tune in! ʻO wau iho no me ka haʻahaʻa, Kumu Kēhau

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Democracy Now!

11:00amTUESDAY

11:00amTUESDAY

Democracy Now!

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ISLAND ROOTS

12:00pmTUESDAY

12:00pmTUESDAY

with Willy Judah Tuesdays Noon – 2pm Playlists

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2:00pmTUESDAY

Ultracrepidarian Sometimes Bluegrass Show Playlists Even More Playlists

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KAUA’I SOAPBOX

4:00pmTUESDAY

4:00pmTUESDAY

Community affairs talk show highlighting local politics to Kauai's community events, ideas, and beyond. With Felicia, Marshall and Alanna

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BASILANDO Y BAILANDO

6:00pmTUESDAY

6:00pmTUESDAY

Basilando y Bailando with Maneh Neh Goose Si te gusta basilar, y si te gusta bailar? Aqui estamos con salsa, merengue, bachata, y mas! Learn Spanish and a new culture through Latin rhythms and sounds! Basilando y Bailando Playlists  

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8:00pmTUESDAY

with Vic The Barber Playlists

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

10:00pmTUESDAY

10:00pmTUESDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

7:00amWEDNESDAY

7:00amWEDNESDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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Democracy Now!

11:00amWEDNESDAY

11:00amWEDNESDAY

Democracy Now!

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KAUA‘I VIBRATIONS

12:00pmWEDNESDAY

12:00pmWEDNESDAY

Playlists Tracey mixes interviews with community members and businesses with music.  For interview opportunities you may contact Tracey at traceyschavone@gmail.com

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ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

2:00pmWEDNESDAY

2:00pmWEDNESDAY

with Mose. Wednesdays to 2 - 4pm. Playlists

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EQUALLY SOVEREIGN

4:00pmWEDNESDAY

4:00pmWEDNESDAY

Equally Sovereign is a show dedicated to promoting equal sovereignty for all, in all ways, where we envision a world in which all Peoples liberate each other and themselves from all forms of colonial or alien subjugation, domination or exploitation. My name is Keahi and here we take a look at our kuleana to practice and promote equal sovereignty, and in doing so we examine issues such as autonomy and self governance, civil and political rights and human rights, including the universal right of self-determination, as well as the responsibilities associated with those rights, both within and outside the Hawaiian context. As well as key current issues, both locally and around the world, I also explore practical solutions to problems related to the systematic normalization of colonialism and alien domination , the prioritization of private ownership of surplus lands and other natural resources over human dignity, as well as the exploitation of societies and their resources for the benefit of a small minority of super wealthy individuals. "If the people in question shake off the yoke and recover their liberty by their own exertions, they regain all their rights; they return to their former situation; and foreign nations have no right to determine whether they have shaken off the yoke of lawful authority, or burst the chains of slavery." -Emer de Vattel, The Law of Nations

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GOOD TIMES RADIO

6:00pmWEDNESDAY

6:00pmWEDNESDAY

Traditional Blues, Vinyl Collections Playlists

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THE BEAT BOX TIME MACHINE

8:00pmWEDNESDAY

8:00pmWEDNESDAY

Playlists An eclectic mix of funk soul and rock ‘n’ roll with DJ Teyode.

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ALOHA GOT SOUL

10:00pmWEDNESDAY

10:00pmWEDNESDAY

PLAYLISTS Aloha Got Soul is a Honolulu-based record label championing new music and rare reissues from Hawai‘i. What started as a blog has turned into a hub for musicians, artists, and stories to live on. If you're in Honolulu, you can visit them to catch the vibe. Their location at 2017 S. King Street in Mōʻiliʻili serves as both a retail space and their label headquarters. Since its evolution from a blog into record label, Aloha Got Soul has committed itself to exploring every corner of Hawai‘i for the best music, regardless of genre or generation. The blog launched in August 2010 with a focus on 1970’s and 80’s jazz, funk, soul and R&B music from Hawai‘i. Today, they are a record label that champions all genres and generations of sounds from Hawai‘i. They believe that Hawaii's artists should freely explore and define their musical identities. They hope to connect with the past and build toward the future. alohagotsoul.com

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

2:00amWEDNESDAY

2:00amWEDNESDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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7:00amTHURSDAY

with Sistah Lei Playlists

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KĀHEA KAUA‘I

9:00amTHURSDAY

9:00amTHURSDAY

with Sistah Lei Playlists

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Democracy Now!

11:00amTHURSDAY

11:00amTHURSDAY

Democracy Now!

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JUNGLE JUKEBOX

12:00pmTHURSDAY

12:00pmTHURSDAY

with Thomas Playlists

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LEHUA LOUNGE

2:00pmTHURSDAY

2:00pmTHURSDAY

Lehua Lounge with Lady Lehua ~ Tasty Treats and Groovy Beats Playlists

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OUT OF THE BOX

4:00pmTHURSDAY

4:00pmTHURSDAY

with Jimmy T. and Dr. Keahi A Call-In Community Affairs program. Call (808) 826-7771.

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HIGHWAY 61

6:00pmTHURSDAY

6:00pmTHURSDAY

Playlists A twangy visit to Planet Dylan and satellites host by Slim. Oh, God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son" Abe said, "Man, you must be puttin' me on" God said, "No" Abe say, "What?" God say, "You can do what you want, Abe, but The next time you see me comin', you better run" Well, Abe said, "Where d'you want this killin' done?" God said, "Out on Highway 61"

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THE MIX ZONE

8:00pmTHURSDAY

8:00pmTHURSDAY

with DJ SoulRyda Playlists

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

10:00pmTHURSDAY

10:00pmTHURSDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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MELE NO KA ‘OI

7:00amFRIDAY

7:00amFRIDAY

Mele No Ka ‘Oi Playlists I am so happy to be part of the KKCR ‘ohana that is sharing Hawaiian music with our listeners. It is such beautiful music!! I moved to Kaua‘i from Southern California in 1981. I am a mother of 3 and grandmother of 4. My way of preserving this beautiful island life, and supporting the culture and language is to focus on the heartbeat of Hawai`i. it’s wonderful blessing of music. I love music, to dance hula, swim, snorkle and play with my mo‘opunas on our precious island. I am a Hawaiian music retailer, with 2 locations here on Kaua‘i. I first started Hula lessons in 1975 and was privileged to have a fabulous Kumu Hula who taught us Hawaiian language during our Sunday classes, giving me the foundation for Hawaiian music and Hawaiian culture I was looking for. I am also a licensed Esthetician working part time at the Princeivlle Spa. I love our island and it’s amazing, breathtaking beauty. We are so blessed to have the privilege and honor of being here. I pray that all the generations to follow us will have the same privilege and beauty to gaze upon. www.hawaiianmusicstore.com

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9:00amFRIDAY

KKCR Talk Story Series- featuring interviews and discussions with Hawaiian cultural practitioners, and people in the Kaua'i community who are making a positive impact in our community.  4th Friday 9-10am - Story For All to present Land Stories: Farming and Kaua’i Culture. Land Stories is about preserving the cultural wealth of Kaua‘i as a basis for building respect and appreciation for one another and the land we share and depend upon. It’s about providing our community with a rich history of this precious land and how to care for it. It’s about building historical perspective and inspiration for present and future generations to sustain, protect, and care for our beloved ‘aina. This program is funded by a grant from the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities

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Democracy Now!

11:00amFRIDAY

11:00amFRIDAY

Democracy Now!

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12:00pmFRIDAY

Playlists

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Mardi Gras Soul Revue

2:00pmFRIDAY

2:00pmFRIDAY

with Kevin Swampdaddy Rogers Playlists

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PAU HANA HAPPY HOUR

4:00pmFRIDAY

4:00pmFRIDAY

with Lindsay Boogie Playlists

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SOLID ACTION

6:00pmFRIDAY

6:00pmFRIDAY

Playlists The Solid Action show highlights recordings made by marginalized groups and elements of a counter culture from a wide span of time. Many of the songs I play were never hits and some have never been played on the radio before. Now this music is reaching a wider audience on Kaua’i (and beyond!) and hopefully making people’s day a little brighter.  

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Late to the Party

8:00pmFRIDAY

8:00pmFRIDAY

Playlists  With one foot firmly in the 90s, Late to the Party aims to be an updated mixtape. DJ Dagon mixes old hits, new releases, and obscure finds across genres, listening for that perfect segue.

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STERLING’S CHOICE

10:00pmFRIDAY

10:00pmFRIDAY

Playlists Sterling's choice will be bringing you a variety of music that is bouncing around inside my head, anywhere from unknown crusty punk rock to my favorite Broadway musical and numerous varieties of genres in between. Describe the audience your show will serve~ a variety of people who are inclined to hearing various genres of entertaining music. Goals~ To create an environment for fun and enlightenment.

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ALOHA GOT SOUL

12:00amFRIDAY

12:00amFRIDAY

PLAYLISTS Aloha Got Soul is a Honolulu-based record label championing new music and rare reissues from Hawai‘i. What started as a blog has turned into a hub for musicians, artists, and stories to live on. If you're in Honolulu, you can visit them to catch the vibe. Their location at 2017 S. King Street in Mōʻiliʻili serves as both a retail space and their label headquarters. Since its evolution from a blog into record label, Aloha Got Soul has committed itself to exploring every corner of Hawai‘i for the best music, regardless of genre or generation. The blog launched in August 2010 with a focus on 1970’s and 80’s jazz, funk, soul and R&B music from Hawai‘i. Today, they are a record label that champions all genres and generations of sounds from Hawai‘i. They believe that Hawaii's artists should freely explore and define their musical identities. They hope to connect with the past and build toward the future. alohagotsoul.com

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2:00amFRIDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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7:00amSATURDAY

With CK Playlists

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9:00amSATURDAY

with Dr. Ihor Basko Dr. Basko’s Website

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LEX WHITE’S LOVE OF MUSIC

10:00amSATURDAY

10:00amSATURDAY

Exploring the roots of American folk music traditions, bluegrass, blues, country, and some musical curveballs! Warning: May contain historical information.    With Lex White Lex White's Love of Music Playlists

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Renegade Radio

12:00pmSATURDAY

12:00pmSATURDAY

with Golden Voiced Gene Playlists

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SONIC WAVES

2:00pmSATURDAY

2:00pmSATURDAY

Playlists Sonic Waves Music for Your Memories. Classic Rock, with deep cuts and a variety of music with occasional featured artists/bands.A diverse program of deep cuts from familiar artists and others that have influenced Mark Johns. A mix of rock, blues, reggae, country, new, and local music.  Tidbits of background info on artists and interesting trivia.      

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NOODLES BACK PORCH RADIO

4:00pmSATURDAY

4:00pmSATURDAY

Playlists Dr. Yogi is a music aficionado. He lives on the North Shore of Kauai, serves as a humble chiropractor in Kapaa, teaches yoga and raises organic crops on his Ranch. www.ponochiropractic.com

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Grateful Dead and Friends

6:00pmSATURDAY

6:00pmSATURDAY

with Grateful Phreddy Playlists 3 Hours of Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Dead & Co. and more  

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HAWAIIAN MUSIC OVERNIGHT

12:00amSATURDAY

12:00amSATURDAY

Hawaiian Music Overnight features Hawaiian Music from our collection of over 7,000 Hawaiian Music titles. Playlists Hawaiian Music Midnight to 7am Playlists

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