AUGUST DRIVE 2024

$60 pledge. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band alum McEuen's new album includes 10 spoken word renditions of poems from the 19th and 20th century that McEuen has been collecting over the course of his 50 year career and one self-penned instrumental, the evocative 'Jules? Theme,' which closes the collection. 2 available, each signed by the artist.

$100 pledge. Sandra Tsing Loh chronicles a roller coaster year for herself, her partner, and her two teenage daughters, prematurely freaking out about her daughters? college applications, worrying over her eccentric aging father, overcoming the pitfalls of long-term partnership and the temptations of paired-with-cheese online goddess webinars as she navigates the realities of what it means to be a middle-aged woman in the twenty-first century. 5 available.

$70 donation. In 1982 the African People's Socialist Party (APSP) hosted the First World Tribunal on Reparations for African People in the U.S. Held in Brooklyn, New York, the hearing used international law to put the U.S. government on trial for genocide against African people. The Panel of Judges ruled that the U.S. owed $4.1 trillion in reparations to African people. Chairman Omali Yeshitela served as the People's Advocate presiding over the proceedings. This book records his statements and the testimonies of African workers, academics and experts. Compelling testimonies were given by Professor Leonard Jeffries, Black Panther leader Afeni Shakur, Professor Del Hunter, Attica Prison resister Akil Al-Jundi, political prisoner Mafundi Lake and many more. 5 copies available.

$60 donation. 'The Folkscene Collection: From the Heart of Studio A.' CD compilation of select performances broadcast live from KPFK's Studio A during the Sunday evening Folkscene programs, hosted by Howard and Roz Larman. Featured artists include Dave Alvin, Mary Black, Iris DeMent, Tish Hinojosa, Lowen and Navarro, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Richard Thompson and more.

$100 donation. Full title: 'Armed Struggle? Panthers and Communists; Black Nationalists and Liberals in Southern California through the Sixties and Seventies.' Dr. Horne sketches the apparent paradox of some African Americans turning to armed struggle at a time when it appeared that Jim Crow was retreating. He draws critical distinctions between armed propaganda, armed self-defense, and armed struggle, all of which he places in a global context of anti-war activism, the Cold War, and African liberation.

$75 donation. Latest project from composer Brian Baumbusch is issued in three formats, bundled together: physical CD; download codes to the iOS app, android app, and Meta Quest app (in case they have a Meta Quest headset). 5 available.

$60 donation. Ravi Shankar explodes as if reacting to the loving energy of the crowd in fitful ragas that drip with fruitful improvisation. His tabla accompanist, Alla Rakha, wonderfully compliments his plucking through living, breathing cadences that sing in a voice all their own. Live at Monterey is an excellent introduction to a master artist during one of the most exciting eras in America's history

$75 pledge. 2017 novel, a darkly humorous thriller about the wrenching changes of the next 100 years. Autographed by the author, one copy available.

$75 pledge. 2024 novel with forensic accountant Martin Hench digging into the arcane financial chicanery involved in the 2008 financial crash, and the profiteering from the privatized prison system. Second in Doctorow's series of Martin Hench books. Autographed by the author, one copy available.

$75 pledge. 2023 non-fiction examination of Big Tech, monopolies, disassembling platforms to take back the Internet, and more. Autographed by the author, one copy available.

This vertical (18x24) poster of KPFK's limited-edition logo, was designed and signed by Shepard Fairey in honor of KPFK's 60th anniversary. Available now for a $65 donation in recognition of 2024 as KPFK's 65th anniversary year

Help support the station and show your KPFK pride while spreading the word with this slick, and glossy bumper sticker.

$65 donation. 2-CD set of Alice Coltrane's 'The Carnegie Hall Concert,' a previously unreleased recording of a historic 1971 concert. The original multi-track recording was commissioned by Impulse but wasn't released at the time. Features an all-star group including Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, Jimmy Garrison, Cecil McBee, Ed Blackwell and others. 10 copies available.

$60 donation. Compilation of 12 favorite Nina Simone song renditions on CD. Includes 'I Put a Spell On You'; 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood'; 'Lilac Wine'; 'I Loves You, Porgy'; and the iconic 'Mississippi Goddam.' 5 copies available.

$100 pledge. Serj Tankian presents a memoir that is far more than just a rock 'n' roll fable. It's an immigrant's tale, it’s an activist's awakening, and it's a spiritual journey from darkness toward light. And all of this comes down to the fact that Serj himself has had the chance to live an extraordinary life—thanks to a combination of luck, circumstance, struggle, talent, and spiritual awakening. The book retraces Serj’s remarkable and unlikely journey, and explores what it’s taught him—about music, about art, about activism, and about himself. It’s an unforgettable ride and sure to delight new fans and old ones alike. Signed, 25 copies available.

$50 pledge. Downloadable audio book 'Where's My Fortune Cookie?' as read by Phil Proctor, chronicling his experiences as a student, actor, founding member of the Firesign Theatre, and more. EMAIL REQUIRED

$100 donation .Special 50-year anniversary 180-gram Vinyl deluxe reissue of the Dead's 1974 release 'From the Mars Hotel.' The single disk is remastered by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer David Glasser, with Plangent Processes tape restoration and speed correction and Produced for Release by David Lemieux. 8 tracks: U.S. Blues; China Doll; Unbroken Chain; Loose Lucy; Scarlet Begonias; Pride of Cucamonga; Money Money; Ship of Fools. 2 available.

$80 donation. Award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie has brought Bill Withers' iconic song 'Grandma's Hands,' from his 1971 album, 'Just As I Am,' to life through vibrant illustrations, capturing the comfort, security, and unconditional love that Withers found in his grandmother's hands as a young boy. .20 copies available

$60 donation. 17 tracks of tuneful '70s soul from one of the decade's best. Includes both the Sussex and Columbia hits: Ain't No Sunshine; Lean on Me; Use Me; The Same Love That Made Me Laugh; Lovely Day; Just the Two of Us; Grandma's Hands, and more. 20 copies available.

$80 donation. Award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie has brought Bill Withers' iconic song 'Grandma's Hands,' from his 1971 album, 'Just As I Am,' to life through vibrant illustrations, capturing the comfort, security, and unconditional love that Withers found in his grandmother's hands as a young boy. .20 copies available

$60 donation. 2016 Grammy winner, Folk Album of the Year. Jarosz is an exceptional triple-threat talent (singer, songwriter, instrumentalist) in the contemporary folk-Americana world.  3 copies available.

Paul Robeson "Portraits of the Artist" 4-DVD Box Set - Package From the Criterion Collection celebrating All-American athlete, scholar, renowned baritone, stage actor, and social activist, Paul Robeson (1898-1976). Includes 4 DVDs of 8 Robeson films, including: 'Body & Soul,' 1925; 'Borderline,' 1930; 'The Emperor Jones,' 1933; 'Sanders of the River,' 1935; 'Jericho,' 1937; 'The Proud Valley,' 1940; 'Native Land,' 1942; the 1979 documentary 'Paul Robeson: Tribute to an Artist'; plus a booklet of essays and more.

$75 donation. Pair of tickets to DUEL REALITY, a performance by the 7 Fingers troupe, about star-crossed lovers who are circus stars, in a fast-paced mash-up of Shakespeare's most famous love story combined with the world of competitive sports. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012. Running Sept 12-22/24. 4 pairs available. CREDIT CARD ONLY, phone and email needed, for arrangement of attendance date, pending availability.

$60 donation. 14-track CD showcases the versatile musical skills possessed The Immediate Family members/singer/songwriter/guitarists Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, and Steve Postell and one of the most renowned rhythm sections in rock history, Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar. 2 copies available.

$60 pledge. Learn Guitar by playing Video games, with 50-plus levels crafted by Grammy-nominated artists. For Beginners, Intermediate, or Advanced. Using your acoustic or classical guitar as the controller in front of your iPhone or iPad, develop skills in Notation, Basic Melodies and songs; improve technique and facility; build confidence and creativity, and have fun. 6-month subscription, email required..

$75 donation. Pair of tickets to an evening with Monty Python alum John Cleese, in conversation with his daughter Camila, Friday 11/29/24 at 8 pm at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills. 5 pairs available. CREDIT CARD ONLY, get phone and email. Doors open at 6. Names will be on reservation list at event.

$75 pledge. Pair of tickets to comedian/actor Sandra Bernhard in a revue of her musical influences, Sunday, 12/15/24 at 8:00 PM (doors at 6) at The Canyon Agoura Hills, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. 5 pairs available. CREDIT CARD ONLY, get phone and email. Names on reservation list at event.

$160 donation. Understanding Capitalism aims to answer the question: 'Why capitalism fails us?' It explores the different definitions of what capitalism is and is not. Readers acquire tools needed to engage basic economic and social issues of our time by showing precisely how they depend upon the capitalist system.

$120 donation. This soundtrack compilation illustrates part of the story of 'The Wrecking Crew.' Filmmaker Danny Tedesco set out to tell the story of these legendary session musicians in 1996, but never imagined it would take nearly 20 years to complete the film and bring it to a wide audience. 5 sets available, signed by Tedesco and Wrecking Crew alumn pianist Don Randi.

$75 pledge. Legendary saxophonist Coltrane?s sole album as a leader for Blue Note, a locomotive 5-track album fueled by the bluesy title track, featuring a dynamic 6-piece band with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Curtis Fuller on trombone, Kenny Drew on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums. This set includes a 2nd disc of alternate and incomplete takes, 4 of which have never been released before. It comes with a booklet featuring session photos by Francis Wolff and an essay by Coltrane expert Ashley Kahn. 6 copies available.