by Hengame Abassi | Nov 20, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, PIERCE
Paiesaneh
A Pierce College Persian Club sponsored event.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame shares the Paiesaneh event sponsored by the
Persian Club at Pierce College. Several speakers and performers gathered for food, discussion and community.
Some of the notable attendees were Sheida Mohamadi, Shadi Amini, Elham Gordi, Sareh Sokot, and Ramin Yousefzamani. The event was held on Friday November 20, 2015 in the Great Hall on campus.
by Hengame Abassi | KPCRadio.com
by Jessica Campbell | Nov 17, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, MUSIC
Loving Art
Keeping art and music in their hearts and minds.
Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica invites Pierce College students Patricia Navales and Patrick Villa back into the studio for another live performance. They both discuss their love for music and favorite songs. Patrick and Patricia talk about how loving music has changed and enhanced their lives. Patricia then pulls out her guitar to dedicate a song to a friend. She sings an Amy Winehouse cover of “To Know Him is to Love Him,” by Phil Spector.
by Jessica Campbell | Nov 10, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, MUSIC
Orlando & Travstar
Orlando Brown and Travis Carr talk about Million Dollar Catalog.
Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews celebrity actor and singer Orlando Brown, who is joined with rapper Travis ‘Travstar’ Carr. They discuss the new album Million Dollar Catalog and how they got started in music. Orlando talks his upcoming movie Major Payne 2, his transition from acting, and how Travstar encouraged him to get started in music. Travis also talks about his music influences, his experiences writing lyrics and ghost writing.
by Hengame Abassi | Nov 3, 2015 | ENTERTAINMENT, FALL 2015, FEATURED, MUSIC
Symphony Violin
World Symphony Violin with Ramin Yousefzamani.
Farsi Show with Hengame Abassi focuses on the people in our community who make a difference across cultures. On this episode Hengame interviews Ramin Yousefzamani, who is a symphony violinist. Ramin discusses how he learned to play symphony violin at the age of four. Then he attended Tehran Conservatory of Music when he was ten. He also played violin in the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, three world music festivals, and several venues around the world. Including the Nokia Theatre (Now the Microsoft Theater), the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, the Kodak Theatre (Now the Dolby Theatre) and LACMA.
by Mareo-Ahmir Lawson | Oct 27, 2015 | ENTERTAINMENT, FALL 2015, FEATURED
The Voice
Any singer can inspire the world if they have the right voice.
The New and Old Show with Alex Boutchantarath focuses on our changing society, while comparing generational trends. On this episode, Alex interviews Aaron Davis who is a professional producer, singer, musician and songwriter. Aaron discusses the power of a voice, his influences in music, and his past experience working as a singer at DreamWorks Records. He also talks about working with Destiny’s Child, and how he realized he wanted to become a songwriter.
by David Lona | Oct 26, 2015 | FALL 2015, FEATURED, SPORTS
Pure Barre
Marni Chaikin of Pure Barre in Woodland Hills
The Body Show with David Lona is a show that focuses on the current professional techniques used to take care of the body. On this episode David interviews manager Marni Chaikin who is the co-owner of Pure Barre in Woodland Hills. Marni explains the technique, experience, a the benefits of membership. The Pure Barre technique joins the use of the ballet barre and music to create a total body workout.
by Mareo-Ahmir Lawson | Oct 21, 2015 | ENTERTAINMENT, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Real Hip Hop
Alex gets real about hip hop on this week’s episode of the New and Old Show.
The New and Old Show with Alex Boutchantarath focuses on our changing society, while comparing generational trends. On this episode, Alex interviews Michael Duhon who is a local musician, poet and songwriter. Michael discusses the differences of old and new school Hip Hop music. He talks about learning rap from the old cats like Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. They also talk about the “watered down” music of today and how some female rappers are putting male rappers to shame.
by Jessica Campbell | Oct 13, 2015 | ENTERTAINMENT, FALL 2015, FEATURED
Raynor Twins
The Raynor twins talk about their connecting to art, music and performance.
Arts & Music in the Community with Jessica Campbell is a show that focuses on performing and visual artists in the San Fernando Valley. On this episode Jessica interviews Chase and McKenna Raynor who discuss their connection as artists, musicians and performers. The Raynor Twins are from a family of performers. McKenna also expresses her desire to teach. Chase talks about his experiences as a juggler and circus performer.