Play Public Instance
Information about plays
list: List of plays
retrieve: Information about a specific play by ID
GET /v2/plays/3547709/?format=api
{ "id": 3547709, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3547709/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-09-01T21:03:59-07:00", "show": 64449, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64449/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Estando Aquí No Estoy", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Santa Sabina", "artist_ids": [ "a8542271-1d5a-426e-b098-8aeecd197523" ], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": null, "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Released in 1995 as part of their critically acclaimed album Santa Sabina, “Estando Aquí No Estoy” is one of Santa Sabina's most iconic tracks. The song captures the band's distinctive fusion of alternative rock, jazz, and Latin rhythms, driven by the ethereal and haunting vocals of Rita Guerrero. Known for their complex musical arrangements and evocative lyrics, Santa Sabina became one of Mexico’s most influential alternative bands, and this track is a perfect example of their innovative style.\n\nThe title, which translates to \"Being Here, I'm Not,\" sets the tone for the song's deeply introspective and existential lyrics. The lyrics explore themes of isolation, longing, and the sense of being physically present yet emotionally distant. This feeling of inner turmoil is amplified by the track's dark and atmospheric instrumentation—dense layers of guitars, percussion, and subtle synths create an eerie, almost dream-like mood.\n\n“Estando Aquí No Estoy” blends elements of rock with traditional Latin sounds, creating a soundscape that is both familiar and otherworldly. The song is not only a fan favorite but also a defining moment in the evolution of Latin alternative music in the 90s.\n\nSpotify link:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/track/3WpaRa9txhO3AfX5tfbrBX", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }