Play Public Instance – Django REST framework

Information about plays

list: List of plays
retrieve: Information about a specific play by ID

GET /v2/plays/3612418/?format=api

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 3612418,
    "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3612418/?format=api",
    "airdate": "2026-02-02T21:55:23-08:00",
    "show": 65825,
    "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/65825/?format=api",
    "image_uri": "",
    "thumbnail_uri": "",
    "song": "Ayer me dijo un ave",
    "track_id": null,
    "recording_id": "1344b76e-e1b8-4429-aa54-d081606ce4dd",
    "artist": "Caifanes",
    "artist_ids": [
        "77814bfb-f1b0-47fd-8492-65d6f72c246d"
    ],
    "album": "El nervio del volcán",
    "release_id": null,
    "release_group_id": "41906597-361c-3501-b53f-5bd12be36316",
    "labels": [],
    "label_ids": [],
    "release_date": "1994-06-28",
    "rotation_status": null,
    "is_local": false,
    "is_request": false,
    "is_live": false,
    "comment": "“Ayer Me Dijo un Ave” is a poetic and introspective song by Caifanes, the seminal Mexican rock band formed in the late 1980s and led by Saúl Hernández. Known for blending rock with elements of Mexican folk and deeply symbolic lyrics, Caifanes became one of the most influential acts in rock en español, and this song stands out as a memorable piece from their 1994 album El Nervio del Volcán.\n\nThe title translates to “Yesterday a Bird Told Me”, and the lyrics use the bird as a metaphorical messenger urging a leap into freedom, courage, and transformation. Themes of overcoming pain, embracing fear with dreams, and becoming a “warrior of blood” suggest a journey toward resilience and love’s strength. The imagery feels both personal and universal—inviting listeners to confront fear, value distance as empowerment, and protect those they care about.\n\nMusically, the song is reflective and melodic, contrasting its deeper lyrical weight with a sound that creates space for contemplation and emotional resonance, making it a beloved track among fans and a staple in the band’s legacy.",
    "location": 1,
    "location_name": "Default",
    "play_type": "trackplay"
}