The Songs and Albums You Played On Repeat in 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Nastia Voynovskaya, an editor at KQED Arts with a keen eye for music journalism, joins Pendarvis Pen Harshaw, a cultural columnist, to explore the vibrant Bay Area music scene. They discuss the eclectic sounds of 2024, spotlighting artists like Kendrick Lamar and LaRussell. The duo dives into personal connections to impactful tracks and the cultural evolution of genres, highlighting the fusion of hip-hop and country music. Listeners share their favorites, celebrating both iconic and emerging musical voices that shaped the year.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

Musical Innovations of 2024

05:51 • 8min

Exploring the Impact of 2024's Best Music

13:39 • 5min

Vibrant Rhythms: Vallejo's R&B Scene

18:10 • 17min

Exploring 2024's Musical Highlights and Country Music's Evolution

34:48 • 2min

Genre Fusion and Personal Musical Journeys

37:04 • 13min

Celebrating Bay Area's Diverse Music Scene

50:18 • 4min