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josé ruiz
Ritmo de las Americas
with José Ruiz

Saturdays 7 pm to 9 pm
Drawing from the musical richness of Latin America and the Caribbean, a weekly sonic tapestry filled with heart, feeling and the rhythms of the Americas.

About José
Born in Nicaragua and raised in Los Angeles, José Ruíz is a talented painter, chef, and music DJ who has now been with KPFA on and off over the last eight years as host of Rhythm Drive and frequent substitute on Music of the World. On the club scene, José is an in-demand DJ, having served as house mixmaster at Kimball’s Carnival, Mr. E’s, La Peña, Caribbean Spice, and various venues.


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