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GET /v2/plays/?format=api&offset=78760&ordering=-airdate
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Stripped of excess, her voice carries the weight of sorrow, longing, and defiance, each note trembling with lived experience. Accompanied by sparse guitar, she transforms the legend of the weeping woman into a deeply personal cry of love and loss. Unlike more melodic versions, Chavela’s interpretation is visceral, almost spiritual — not just sung, but felt. It’s not merely a performance; it’s catharsis. In La Llorona, Vargas doesn’t just tell a story — she becomes the ghost. Haunting, unforgettable, and utterly human.", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564712, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564712/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:54:16-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3564711, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564711/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:50:03-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "La bruja", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "016c6e3d-8c7c-40bf-a3f8-111bd5cfb362", "artist": "Tlen Huicani", "artist_ids": [ "dfd1aa26-929f-4b5c-b1fe-60844600dda4" ], "album": "Jarocho", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "925483e8-58ec-3795-a0b2-ee04da221a7b", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1991-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Tlen Huicani’s rendition of La Bruja breathes new life into this haunting Veracruz folk classic. With its hypnotic harp, delicate requinto, and ghostly vocals, the group captures the mysterious beauty and rich cultural roots of the son jarocho tradition. The song, wrapped in myth and folklore, tells of a bewitching woman — part warning, part seduction. Tlen Huicani’s interpretation is respectful yet vibrant, offering clarity and depth through masterful musicianship. Their version balances tradition and elegance, transporting listeners to moonlit fields and whispered legends. It’s a spellbinding performance that preserves Mexico’s musical heritage while inviting new generations into its magic.", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564710, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564710/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:48:06-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3564709, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564709/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:44:19-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/722b36d1-56c5-4dc2-83ea-a4ffe1ebaa59/28141435917-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/722b36d1-56c5-4dc2-83ea-a4ffe1ebaa59/28141435917-250.jpg", "song": "Playa Girón", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Silvio Rodríguez", "artist_ids": [ "42e1a761-429e-403c-971a-e85c2f748cfa" ], "album": "Al final de este viaje", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "376759f2-047c-317a-a84f-19c4d6ee4d7e", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1978-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Written in the 1970s, “Playa Girón” reflects on the Bay of Pigs invasion and Cuba’s revolutionary experience. Named after Rodríguez’s boat, the song mixes poetic introspection with political commentary, questioning purpose and history. Musically, it’s a minimalist acoustic composition characteristic of the Nueva Trova movement—intimate yet profound. Rodríguez’s reflective tone and lyrical craftsmanship turned it into one of his most respected works. “Playa Girón” stands as both a personal meditation and a document of a generation shaped by revolution.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/0rGrTvRCJpgcKQbULt93pl", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564708, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564708/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:39:46-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Manifiesto", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "1c400a04-6e42-42c9-9c24-a7f506107fde", "artist": "Víctor Jara", "artist_ids": [ "b7e6a7fb-1d38-4ad8-bd97-c125ad4421ab" ], "album": "¡La izquierda canta así...! Vol. 10", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "b547f741-c969-4ffb-ac1f-59ceab791ef9", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "2018-11-12", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Manifiesto” is one of Víctor Jara’s final works, recorded shortly before his death in 1973. The Chilean singer, poet, and activist defines his artistic philosophy in this song—music as truth, justice, and solidarity. The simple guitar arrangement underscores the clarity of his voice and conviction. It serves as both an autobiography and an artistic declaration, summarizing Jara’s vision of art in service of humanity. “Manifiesto” endures as one of Latin America’s most powerful statements on the purpose of art and resistance.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/4VMTFWdFptdq7CEFtIISsx", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564707, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564707/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:35:09-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/e599c522-e35d-417c-98ff-776f09eff715/4076914684-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/e599c522-e35d-417c-98ff-776f09eff715/4076914684-250.jpg", "song": "Volver a los 17", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "b579f33a-ee93-405e-b917-47ec8118b761", "artist": "Violeta Parra", "artist_ids": [ "bb92cd9f-0446-42bb-adc7-b6f7c5bea2e3" ], "album": "Antología", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "ddc67810-c8f1-3c8e-a877-776038dcdb4e", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1999-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Released in 1966, “Volver a los 17” is one of Violeta Parra’s most celebrated compositions. The Chilean singer-songwriter and folklorist reflects on the passage of time and the rediscovery of youthful emotions. The melody combines cueca and folk influences, while the lyrics balance simplicity and philosophical depth. The song became a Latin American classic, covered by Mercedes Sosa, Milton Nascimento, and many others. Parra’s timeless message of renewal and empathy continues to influence generations of musicians and poets.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/3KMDKfmsMAL2Pb2pYz04gB", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564706, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564706/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:31:14-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "El condor pasa", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "dff76b78-e401-43f5-87de-c9d914c29d77", "artist": "Los Incas", "artist_ids": [ "19012064-4ec4-4c41-914f-9677108652f2" ], "album": null, "release_id": null, "release_group_id": null, "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1964-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Los Incas’ rendition of El Cóndor Pasa is a haunting, deeply moving interpretation of the iconic Andean folk piece. With traditional instruments like the quena, charango, and zampona, the group captures the vast emotional range of the melody — from quiet melancholy to soaring transcendence. Their arrangement is minimalist yet rich, letting the melody breathe like mountain air. Originally composed by Daniel Alomía Robles, this version helped introduce the song to the world stage, later influencing artists like Simon & Garfunkel. Los Incas preserve its roots while elevating its spiritual, almost cinematic beauty. A timeless tribute to Andean identity and soul.", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564705, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564705/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:30:51-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3564704, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564704/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:26:39-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "La zona del terror", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "52ae5170-01f8-4507-a554-d2487f6fd729", "artist": "Sekta Core", "artist_ids": [ "b5524de2-68cb-4238-80f3-372417cd516b" ], "album": "Morbo’s Club", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "1b089194-08b8-4e7d-8c77-fc66dac551b9", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1997-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Sekta Core, formed in Mexico City in 1994, helped define Mexican ska-core with politically charged lyrics and aggressive brass arrangements. “La Zona del Terror” combines punk energy with ska rhythm and metal intensity. The track denounces social decay and state violence, using irony and speed to amplify its critique. Its horn section punctuates shouted vocals, maintaining relentless energy throughout. The song remains a staple in Latin American ska-punk culture and showcases Sekta Core’s influence on later hybrid acts that blend heavy and danceable sounds.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/2tBRTDpmjKXXhcQxkpC7n7", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564703, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564703/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:22:11-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/6b3a2dc8-ddba-4319-ad1f-799149852dc0/31303482907-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/6b3a2dc8-ddba-4319-ad1f-799149852dc0/31303482907-250.jpg", "song": "México", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "e4fe3069-5244-4364-8f8e-c37845c90e4a", "artist": "Mexican Institute of Sound", "artist_ids": [ "b020d789-323f-4441-a110-032a40d9b10a" ], "album": "Político", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "ef7a45c8-d827-4653-b38e-9c88e4481844", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "2012-05-12", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "México by Mexican Institute of Sound is a bold, electrifying tribute to national identity, mixing traditional Mexican sounds with electronic beats and biting political commentary. Camilo Lara crafts a soundscape where mariachi horns meet pulsating basslines, creating a danceable yet defiant anthem. The lyrics confront stereotypes and celebrate cultural pride, declaring, “México es más que narcos y tequila.” It’s a song that dances and resists in the same breath — playful, powerful, and unapologetically proud. With México, MIS transforms social critique into a sonic party, reminding listeners that resistance can be joyful, rhythmic, and deeply rooted in tradition.", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564702, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564702/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:19:46-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "2 de Octubre", "track_id": null, "recording_id": null, "artist": "Maldita Vecindad y Los Hijos del Quinto Patio", "artist_ids": [ "603358be-cfcd-442a-b251-994a75208719" ], "album": "Mostros", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "716b6ba7-91c6-3b72-9458-1f7940341ce3", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1998-09-15", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Maldita Vecindad are one of Mexico’s most influential rock en español groups, blending ska, rock, and Mexican traditional music. “2 de Octubre” also references the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre, commemorating its victims through a danceable yet mournful rhythm. The song exemplifies the band’s fusion of social consciousness and cultural identity. Its mix of brass, percussion, and urban storytelling turned it into an anthem of memory and resistance within Mexican popular culture.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Z7R8HcbBgZ0mvH44rlLPa", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564701, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564701/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:17:40-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/c07c0e12-e8e4-416d-bad2-6458aee6c0d8/14938677749-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/c07c0e12-e8e4-416d-bad2-6458aee6c0d8/14938677749-250.jpg", "song": "Las flores", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "b93f093c-d0fd-4573-b2e0-490e0d5a00b2", "artist": "Café Tacvba", "artist_ids": [ "c2b37a39-c66a-44b2-b190-a69485ae5d95" ], "album": "Re", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "05548ae5-6e3d-3e7b-baee-5e03a80fe5d2", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1994-07-22", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Las Flores,” from Café Tacvba’s 1994 album Re, combines alternative rock and Mexican folk rhythms. The song celebrates renewal and vitality, contrasting acoustic strumming with energetic percussion. Its intricate arrangement and playful vocal delivery reflect the band’s experimental spirit. Café Tacvba’s blend of tradition and modernity helped reshape Latin alternative music, and “Las Flores” remains one of their most popular and enduring tracks. It highlights the group’s ability to make innovation sound effortless and joyful.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/2qKQw9ljGyX0rTv1hL0GEc", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564700, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564700/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:15:04-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3564699, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564699/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:11:21-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/6cf9d2dc-6d97-4234-a25c-42240f4dab61/1774586486-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/6cf9d2dc-6d97-4234-a25c-42240f4dab61/1774586486-250.jpg", "song": "1977", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "7118bf81-fbd2-4884-aa04-d4b5678a18c8", "artist": "Ana Tijoux", "artist_ids": [ "3ac6b6fc-05e9-456f-a7d8-6ddf69756d3f" ], "album": "1977", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "d2d4a938-ceca-43e7-b793-3775bf9e3902", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "2010-07-10", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "1977 is Ana Tijoux’s autobiographical manifesto — a lyrical time capsule tracing her roots, struggles, and artistic awakening. With classic boom-bap production and a stripped-down beat, the track lets Tijoux’s flow take center stage: smooth, confident, and razor-sharp. She reflects on exile, growth, and self-respect with poetic force, delivering each verse with calm intensity. Named after her birth year, the song is both personal history and universal anthem, resonating beyond language or borders. It’s hip-hop at its purest — introspective, grounded, and unflinching. 1977 cemented Tijoux as one of Latin America’s most vital, authentic voices in global rap.", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564698, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564698/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:06:24-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/2933dd9f-de3a-465a-97c5-cc3017b6325b/37414762144-500.jpg", "thumbnail_uri": "https://coverartarchive.org/release/2933dd9f-de3a-465a-97c5-cc3017b6325b/37414762144-250.jpg", "song": "Chaco", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "ea5a832d-7635-4711-8ebd-bff44931ae36", "artist": "Illya Kuryaki and the Valderramas", "artist_ids": [ "8f077fa8-ffdc-44ee-8aa4-84e26a075f4b" ], "album": "Chaco", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "b0fe0d6c-e9b5-389f-b7bc-dbc1e0e36766", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1995-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "“Chaco” is a bold, genre-blending anthem that showcases Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas at their most political and experimental. Mixing funk, rap, and Latin rhythms, the track is a fiery homage to Argentina’s indigenous and marginalized communities, particularly the Chaco region. With sharp lyrics and infectious grooves, the song challenges historical erasure and celebrates cultural resistance. The duo’s delivery is both poetic and rebellious, wrapped in a hypnotic beat that demands attention. “Chaco” isn't just a song — it’s a statement, a groove-laden protest, and a standout example of how music can move bodies and consciences at once.", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564697, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564697/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T21:02:59-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "Antes de que nos olviden", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "6e492ed8-c28d-4e99-a765-76b4d704504a", "artist": "Caifanes", "artist_ids": [ "77814bfb-f1b0-47fd-8492-65d6f72c246d" ], "album": "El diablito", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "fcd0586b-b380-3d26-8ea7-be2cc4d3fc39", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1990-06-19", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "One of Mexico’s most iconic rock en español songs, “Antes de Que Nos Olviden” appeared on Caifanes’ 1990 album El Diablito. It’s a reflective tribute to memory and resistance, referencing those lost to violence and repression. Musically, it mixes gothic rock, post-punk, and Latin influences. Saúl Hernández’s lyrics and delivery evoke both mourning and defiance. The song became a generational anthem in Mexico, symbolizing remembrance amid political and social upheaval. Its enduring emotional power keeps it central in Latin American rock history.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/7xwSdALtuutkDbemPQm9DW", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" }, { "id": 3564696, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564696/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T20:59:51-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "comment": "", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "airbreak" }, { "id": 3564695, "uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/plays/3564695/?format=api", "airdate": "2025-10-13T20:56:32-07:00", "show": 64828, "show_uri": "https://api.kexp.org/v2/shows/64828/?format=api", "image_uri": "", "thumbnail_uri": "", "song": "No tengo tiempo (de cambiar mi vida)", "track_id": null, "recording_id": "715e5f69-b155-42ea-b486-0145de2ac503", "artist": "Rodrigo González", "artist_ids": [ "5425b886-dda2-4db8-93dd-240a7da4442f" ], "album": "Hurbanistorias", "release_id": null, "release_group_id": "6dbed396-27e0-3dbc-ace2-2a3614b6c811", "labels": [], "label_ids": [], "release_date": "1984-01-01", "rotation_status": null, "is_local": false, "is_request": false, "is_live": false, "comment": "Rodrigo González, known as Rockdrigo, was a Mexican singer-songwriter and one of the main figures of rock urbano. “No Tengo Tiempo (De Cambiar Mi Vida)” combines folk and rock influences, portraying urban struggle and everyday fatigue. Recorded in the early 1980s, it became an anthem for Mexico City’s working class. Rockdrigo’s lyrics mix irony and realism, capturing the life of young people navigating precarious modernity. His death in the 1985 earthquake cemented his legacy as a cult icon of Mexican rock.\u2028Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/7v9O2CrclO5UAEoJd5kE6o", "location": 1, "location_name": "Default", "play_type": "trackplay" } ] }
