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A Community Appeal to Support Independent Radio
Fidel Rodriguez (center) of Divine Forces with Easy Roc and Crazy Legs of Rock Steady Crew. Photography: Sal Rojas
Over the next few weeks, radio shows supporting the culture and music of
the gente are asking for your support, and the time is critical for you to
help.
Programs such as Divine Forces (KPFK) and Sexto Sol (KPFT) are part of the
Pacifica network of commercial-free, listener-sponsored radio stations.
Such shows are the last of a dying breed: playlist-free programming that
represents nuestra voz.
Pacifica started over 50 years ago as a network aimed at bringing
commercial-free radio to communities in Los Angeles, Houston, New York
City, Washington DC and Berkeley, Califas. The founders envisioned stations
sponsored almost wholly by listeners, free of corporate underwriting or
money that could slant or filter what got on the air. It's been a beautiful
experiment, delivering to you what can only be called "free speech radio."
But Pacifica's quarterly pledge drives require your support.
Commercial Latino radio has closed ranks behind a few large corporations.
And the music choices they play and views they air have gotten even
smaller. Our programs offer you something you will find nowhere else. In
the case of both Divine Forces and Sexto Sol, you will get a taste of what
real radio sounds like. No bling. No U.S. Army recruiters' "public service
announcements." Just great underground music, community dialog and
empowerment of youth.
It is important for you to support the gente who support our betterment,
our music and our viewpoints, especially at a time when our choices are
becoming fewer.
Check out websites for Divine Forces and Sexto Sol for pledge drive info:
Divine Forces: www.divineforces.org
Sexto Sol: www.sextosolradio.org
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