Passages: Artists in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers

One Hundred-Twenty Dollar Song

The Christmas Song

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Gong (The Tape Variations)

On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl.
Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music.  Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018.  His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.

Live on KEXP, Episode 510 - Kevin Kaarl

On the show this time, it’s the HUGE thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan / Mexican duo  -  Cardiel.
Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar.  They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band - they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine.  Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City - Live from Vesubio Grabaciones - available on bandcamp.  

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