Taya Jae
Arts and Culture Reporter and Program CoordinatorThe first time Taya was on the radio was a KVNF pledge drive promo recorded in 1998, she was 5. It went something like this, “I like KVNF because it’s fun to listen to music” she goes on to say, “music is like a dream”. Born in Paonia and raised in small towns all across the US, Taya returned to her birthplace 5 years ago. Taya holds a BA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Bennington College and a Graduate Certificate in Audio Storytelling from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. When she's not producing programming for KVNF, Taya can be found cultivating her plant nursery, collecting rocks or adventuring somewhere with her heeler pups.
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John Fayhee joins Taya Jae to discuss his most recent book, A Long Tangent: Musings by an old man & his young dog hiking every day for a year and the responsibility of the recreationists to preserve and protect the places we love. -
David and Rene Pacheco and Jason Juarez of Tropa Magica join Taya Jae on Talkin Music.
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Christopher Sorrentino, who chose not to center himself but his Mother, Victoria Ortiz, in his new memoir, joins Taya Jae to discuss familial relationship, forgiveness and curiosity.
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Will Grant, author of The Last Ride of the Pony Express, My 2000-mile Horseback Journey into the Old West joins Taya Jae on the Pen and the Sword.
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Larry & Joe play a mix of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music, they've dubbed "Venezualachia", aiming to create a personal and unique sound which blends their distinct backgrounds. This unique musical duo join Taya Jae live in the KVNF studio, to talk about re-inventing bluegrass and the power of music to transcend barriers, heal and, hopefully, leave their audience with a profound sense of joy and connection.
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Jamie and Kellen of the Coffis Brothers discuss the power of brotherly connection, music in the digital age, and their new EP, Forest Power, on todays Talkin Music.
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Juleen Feazell is the president of the Women's Surface Creek Saddle Club. On July 29th, 2023 Juleen, accompanied by her horse Khaleesi, completed the 100 miles of the Tevis Cup, with 29 minutes to spare. Tune in the hear more.
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Daniel Rodriguez joins Taya Jae for an intimate conversation set against the boisterous back drop of bluegrass band Big Richard, after his set at Hartwell Park in Ridgway. Daniels new album, Vast Nothing, is out now.
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Taya Jae is joined by Denver based musician Covenhoven who will play in Paonia on Monday, August 7.
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Taya Jae is joined by writer, poet, singer and storyteller Shayla Paradeis on this weeks Talkin' Music. Shayla shares the healing power of nature, her love of thru-hikes and her unique approach to connecting in a technologically saturated world.
