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Transmitting live from the West Coast of the Milky Way, our weekly radio show explores high quality music of every genre. With no commercials and no playlist, All Of The Above is a non-stop journey through sound unlike any other found on today’s airwaves. Host Django Craig and DJ Ben Vera teamed up with the specific vision of achieving something ground breaking and sky shattering. What resulted was not only genre bending but also lively and infectious. Using rare vinyl, hypnotic drums and ec ...
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2 turntables and a mic – with DJ Django as the dope DJ on the set. Time for another drifting through the clouds as we skirt along the stratosphere of your mind. Blending all things together in a woven pattern of harmony. Welcome aboard my friends – away we grow!!! Thank you for tuning in READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Crazy to think that it took this long but finally we have a Pulitzer Prize winning MC – Kendrick Lamar Duckworth! Today we do a full 2 hour tribute birthday jam for the West Coast LA legend. So pack your pipes and lower your hydraulics we’re about to go all the way in Compton style. READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Doing our best to be our best is our motto around here. Excellence is always withing reach if you give your best at every try. Hoping to make a better world through this love of music we have. Let’s take a stroll down musical lane… Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Rolling right along as we encounter another week of epic sounds. No subject or direction for today’s meanderings so let’s allow the musical currents to control our drift. Set your rockets to full throttle and enjoy the journey to the stars!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON READ MORE…
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We have officially made it to upisode #500!!!! Let us take this moment to send out a very special thank you to all of our supporters and listeners. When we first came to KPFK we focused on only making it through for 1 year. Now we are here, 9 years later and still rolling along READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Tonight we celebrate the birthday of the great guitarist and composer, Mr Curtis Mayfield – Super Fly himself… We cover the decades of his givings from way back in the days with the Impressions all the way up to his most experimental forays into jazz and soul. They just don’t make them like they used READ MORE…
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Welcome aboard our intergalactic Ferris wheel. We will be heading into uncharted territory guided by our guest space pilot – The Mystery Monster. Please keep your seats in the declined position and keep your lighters up, its gonna be a loud and bumpy ride!!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US READ MORE…
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It has been argued that Andre Benjamin is the greatest lyricist in the genre we call hip-hop. Whether you agree with that or not – one thing is certain. He is an enigma of an MC & stands with the giants of the genre when it comes to pure creativity, styles & skill. Here’s a READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Bouncing off all the corners of your mind. Django brings you into the netherwolrds of shape and tone with another ethereal blend of sweet essence for your brain. We suggest consumption at high volume for peakness of pleasure!!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can READ MORE…
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This week DJ Ben Vera gives us a 2 hour special birthday tribute to his favorite MC – the late great Christopher Wallace AKA BIGGIE. Its unbelievable how much great music he made in his short but incredible career. Let’s take a trip through the catalog of Bad Boy’s greatest rapper. Happy birthday BIG & READ MORE…
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Welcome aboard another funky ride into the sky on All Of The Above. This time with our good friend @Pachinco giving us his special flavor of disco/house/funk/hop. Truly a flavor of exquisite taste that you won’t find anywhere else. Coma aboard and take a toke! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE READ MORE…
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Saturday nights never felt so good!!! We love bringing you the hype every weekend on KPFK. Make sure to help support the radio station by logging on to www.KPFK.org – then hit the “donate” button at the top of the screen. Your gifts are tax deductible and help keep freedom on the airwaves alive!!!! Thank READ MORE…
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This week’s upisode is a special tribute to the life and music of the drummer and composer from Brazil – Ivan Mamao Conti. Most notably known for his work with Azymuth, we take the time to take a deep dive into the genius that blessed us with decades of creations to stimulate the mind… Thank READ MORE…
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Aaah, its always a good time to get a visit from the good Dr. All the way from Las Vegas, Nevada we welcome the funky one himself – DJ Dr. Funk Juice. Always a good vibe and always a good time, so take your “medication” and let the good doctor do his work…. @DJDrFunkJuice Thank READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Time travelers pack your bags for another funky trip around the audio sphere. Oooh the sights we will see and the vibes we will feel. Definitely gonna create some memories today. Django has taken the wheel and it’s time to grow!!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Ok this one is for the bass heads. We welcome a special guest DJ DDK to blast your brains with dubstep harder than granite rocks! Hold onto your seats because we are going to blast off into high orbit in T-minus 10 seconds!!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Soundwaves beckoning your earlobes to attenuate. Speakers reverberating at high velocity. Synapses of the mind sparking a million times per second. It is time to open your cranium and let it all pour in…. Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every READ MORE…
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Music is energy that flows invisibly through the atmosphere. Powerful and moving, its vibrations can alter substances both near and far. Positive vibrations have healing effects. Welcome to our musical hydron collider! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday fr…
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This week we celebrate the musical legacy of the prolific musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. A long time favorite of ours on this show, his sound is unparalleled and beautifully unique. Journey with us as we reminisce through he decades of his work. The conductor of Yellow Magic Orchestra has taken the podium in the READ MORE…
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The party don’t start til we walk in!!!! You already know the vibes, its a rock ’em sock ’em good time on In The Cut Radio as we play banger after banger in search of that which is familiar and that which is unexplored. All my spelunkers get your tools ready for a musical mission READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Today we pay homage and wish an eternal birthday blessing to our father and friend – Carl Mathis Craig. An inspiration to all who knew him and a talent as bright as the stars above. Take this extraordinary ride with us as we posthumously celebrate his 85th birthday and a journey into his musical musings. READ MORE…
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Its time to blast off in all directions with another upisode of In The Cut. Expect the unexpected and prepare to expand your musical horizons. Let’s jam on the one!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can tune in LIVE every Sunday from 12AM – READ MORE…
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Turn up your sound system and ignore your neighbor’s complaints – its party time and for best enjoyment we suggest you play this at high volume! Are you ready to blast off up, up and away?!?!way we grow…. Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio You can READ MORE…
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Today’s upisode is a special one. We celebrate the prolific poet, activist & musician Gil Scott-Heron on what would be his birthday. Join us for a full 2 hour journey through the extensive catalog of the great Gil Scott. The revolution might not be televised but it will air on KPFK!!!! Thank you for tuning READ MORE…
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This one hurts… We lost the legendary Fuzzy Haskins, founder of Parliament and Funkadelic – the dictator of all things funk. His profound contributions to the musical diaspora will live on forever. Let us all join together and enjoy this funktified trip as we soar through the atmosphere in search of the mothership connection. Its READ MORE…
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Your Saturday night has just begun and you need a soundtrack to get the party jumping – look no more. DJ Ben Vera has served up a menu of jams to tickle your spine. So get your groove juice and your dancing shoes cuz its time to go In The Cut!!!!!! Thank you for tuning READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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This week we celebrate the legacy of one of the most prolific jazz artists in modern history – Mr Wayne Shorter. From Miles Davis to The Weather Report, we celebrate the musical genius of this multi Grammy winning jazz musician. Join us as we melt our minds with the musings of this legend and go READ MORE…
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This week we are giving it up to the queen of hiphop – Ms Dana Owens AKA Queen Latifah. Enjoy as we traverse her extensive catalog for a 2 hour trip through her journey from conscious rapper to jazz singer. Ever so talented and ever so celebrated – Happy birthday to the legendendary queen!!!! Thank READ MORE…
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This week we invite our special guest DJ Fedrico to take a deep dive into the television and movie soundtracks. We call it the “Cinema Series” and it is sure to open your mind with wandering compositions of the finest pedigree!!!! Issssaaa movie…. Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A READ MORE…
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Welcome to the temple of boom! Where your speakers should be operated at high volume and all frequencies have been tested and approved for maximum distribution. Pleasing those earholes is our aim – target is now locked on!!!! Let’s zoooooooom….. Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON FaceBook—> www.facebook.com/AOTARadio READ MORE…
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Its exploration time ladies & gentlemen. Django is serving up a platter of savory sounds for your cerebellum in another upisode of All Of The Above Radio. A whirling dervish of audio iniquity is heading your direction!!! Tantalizing, tasty treats to tickle your timeline are locked & loaded – away we grow…. Thank you for READ MORE…
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Aaaah now this is a mix we have been thinking about doing for a couple of years now and finally it falls on the right day of the calendar to celebrate the birthday of the legendary Grand Puba. I remember as a young kid hearing his name in the debate of many a hiphop head READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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We present to you part 2 of our RIP tribute series to Dave “Plug Two” of De La Soul. One upisode just wasn’t enough to give him his proper send-off so we bring you round 2 of the gifted MC that we will love and miss forever. RIP Dave Jolicoeur – Rest In Beats and READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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This week we celebrate the genius of a somewhat unsung hero in the Los Angeles music scene. A young and talented producer, musician and lyricist – Terrace Martin. His collaborations with several legendary artists are explored here along with a journey down some of his own releases to give you a fuller and deeper picture READ MORE…
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It is with great sadness that we experience the loss of a true hiphop legend this week. Dave “Truly”, “The Dove” aka “Plug Two” of the mighty De La Soul has earned his wings. As only the AOTA Radio crew can do, we will traverse the vast catalog of music that is all things Native READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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25APRIL So much can be said about Andre Young.. Founder of Death Row and Aftermath Records, producer of N.W.A., king of gangster rap music, discoverer of Eminem, Snoop Dogg and many more. If ever there was a Mount Rushmore for hip-hop producers – his name would be on everyone’s top list. Enjoy the sounds of READ MORE…
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Django at the helm once again hitting the switches and crossfaders from side to side. Manually controlling the vibrational hemispheres to resonate excellence into your cranium. In other words – its go time!!!! For best enjoyment – play our music loud!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE US A ‘LIKE’ ON READ MORE…
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One thing you don’t wanna get twisted is that we will turn TF up on you sometimes!!! Haha, this is one of those upisodes where we gone go ahead and get a little ghetto wit it. This week we celebrate the birthday of a hood legend MC – Gucci Mane. Let’s blast off into the READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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Its party time again my friends! And this time we have invited back one of our favorite party animals -Pachinco to liven up the atmosphere. Enjoy a good drink or have a good puff as we take you up, up & away into the clouds!!! Thank you for tuning in & be sure to GIVE READ MOREBy Django Craig & DJ Ben Vera
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