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The first in a new series where afternoon news host Devin Yamanaka soundtracks the mood...whatever it may be. Today's installment: A Rainy Day (in hope we actually see one of these again)

Roots

Norton Buffalo: The Life Of A Harmonica Legend

May 28, 2014 | Mick Martin

From the CapRadio Blues Vault: A conversation Mick had with harmonica legend & good friend Norton Buffalo.

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State Government

California Music Education Advocates Rally For School Music Programs

May 22, 2014 | Max Pringle

Supporters of school music programs rallied today (Thursday) at the state Capitol as part of the “Stand Up 4 Music” coalition’s music education advocacy day.

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Jazz

SFJAZZ Gala Honors Herbie Hancock

May 22, 2014 | Gary G. Vercelli

A mix of new talent and established jazz giants gathered at the new SFJAZZ facility to honor a legend and innovator.

Arts and Lifestyle

Theatre Review: Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike

May 19, 2014 | Jeff Hudson

Sacramento's B Street Theatre is known for staging frantic comedies at the start of the summer. This year they've picked a script that won last year's Tony Award for best new play. It spoofs Russian literature right along with American movies and TV.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Insight: Lara Downes Plays Billie Holiday

May 16, 2014

Davis-based pianist Lara Downesdiscovered Billie Holiday as a young girl flipping through her mother’s record collection.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Insight: Brenda Hillman

May 16, 2014

Award-winning poet Brenda Hillman will be reading for the Women’s Wisdom Project in Sacramento Monday at the Parkway Theater on 47th Ave.

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Eclectic

Concert in Photos: Tycho At Harlow's

May 15, 2014 | Nick Brunner

Tycho (aka Scott Hansen) played a sold out show at Harlow's, and we were there. Here's some proof. Dusty Brown opened.

Arts and Lifestyle

Theatre Review: Good People

May 13, 2014 | Jeff Hudson

When you grow up in a tough neighborhood and become a wealthy professional, are you obligated to return and help the struggling community you left behind? That question underlies “Good People,” a probing play now at Capital Stage.

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