Devin Yamanaka
Assistant Director of Programming and Audience Development/Afternoon News
When she took the jazz internship at CapRadio in 2005, Devin didn’t think she would end up as Assistant Director of Programming & Audience Development and Afternoon News Host some years later, but life is funny.
After her internship, she moonlighted as a substitute host on multiple CapRadio shows including Morning Edition and the pop music show Blue Dog Jam. She also hosted regular shifts of classical music and Excellence In Jazz, and from 2009 to 2012 hosted and produced Classic Jazz & Swing. She has hosted All Things Considered since 2011.
When not working, she plays flute, looks for books to add to her TBR ("to be read") list, and cheers on the San Francisco Giants when she's not watching her favorite sitcoms, especially The Golden Girls.
Gettin’ Moody With Devin: Getting Pumped Up
February 24, 2015
Devin suggests some jazzy tunes to get you in the zone and ready for what life throws at you.
Falling In Love Supreme: Devin Discovers An Affinity For Jazz
January 21, 2015
As part of our series about how our hosts formed an affinity for jazz. All Things Considered host Devin Yamanaka credits her older brother's high school jazz band for kicking off her fascination with jazz music.
Sound Advice: Jazz: Devin Yamanaka Presents Music From Unusual Instruments
January 8, 2015
Devin Yamanaka brings us this week's Sound Advice.
Songs To Sweat To: CapRadio Work-Out Tunes
January 6, 2015
With so many people jumping back on those treadmills and trying to keep those new years resolutions to shed pounds and get healthy - we thought we'd compile our favorite song to motivate motion and physical activity.
Gettin’ Moody With Devin: Feeling Like Expanding Your Vocabulary
December 29, 2014
I figured you'd be covered for holiday playlists, but who’s going to have your back when you feel like learning new words? I got you.
Top Five Jazz Albums of 2014
December 22, 2014
CapRadio Music Jazz folks sat down and made a list of the best jazz records of 2014.
Gettin’ Moody With Devin: Feeling Hungry (Jazz For Nom-Noms)
November 27, 2014
There’s a lot of food going ‘round this time of year. Here are some food-related tunes to listen to as you chow down.
Gettin’ Moody With Devin: Feeling Adventurous
October 28, 2014
Feel like trying something new but aren't quite to the skydiving stage yet? How about some jazz with an adventurous twist? These musicians took the standard jazz sound and said, “Y’know, it would sound really cool if…”
Gettin’ Moody With Devin: Feeling Benevolent (AKA The Car-Radio Compromise)
September 25, 2014
Devin has a selection of jazz tunes for people who don't like jazz. For those moments when you're driving around and a compromise is necessary. Coldplay, Lady Gaga and Meghan Trainor will help you rope newbies into the wonderful world of jazz.
Gettin' Moody With Devin: Tunes To Work To
August 29, 2014
Devin Yamanaka's latest installment of jazz tunes to pair with your mood. This month, she's sharing songs to help you get through the work week.