On Monday, September 14th, KEXP kicked off Aquí y Ahora with 24 hours of special on-air programming, from 5 AM PT Monday through 5 AM PT Tuesday. Hear special programming, conversations, stories, and tons of great music throughout the day as KEXP kicks off its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
5–7 AM — Early w/ DJ Miss Ashley
7–10 AM — The Morning Show w/ Albina Cabrera
Guest: Estela Ortega, Executive Director at Centro de la Raza
10 AM–1 PM — The Midday Show w/ Mike Ramos
1–4 PM — The Afternoon Show w/ Larry Mizell Jr.
4–7 PM — Drive Time w/ Riz Rollins
Special programming including interviews with Dr. Christopher Mena and Ángela Ortez-Zarate, plus music and a conversation with Seattle duo Lucha Luna, highlighting Latin music, culture, food, education, and community in Washington.
7–10 PM — El Sonido w/ Goyri
10 PM–1 AM — KEXP at Night w/ Sean
1–5 AM — Overnight w/ Mike Ramos

On Thursday, August 27th, KEXP presented Music Heals: Beyond Cancer, a day dedicated to the power of music to lift our spirits and heal our souls in the face of cancer. Throughout the day, KEXP told stories shared with us by members of our community and played the songs that helped them through the healing process.
Listen to the day of programming on-demand.
Multi-genre program featuring eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJs, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Check out the archives of previous exclusive mixes here, and check out the upcoming schedule below:

It’s the Fourth Annual Trip Hop Retrospective! Tune in for three hours of exploring pioneers of the genre like Portishead, Massive Attack, and Lamb. We’ll dig into samples, learn more about the producers behind the music, and discover new artists creating songs influenced by the genre in 2025.
Originally aired on Thursday, December 11th on Drive Time with Evie Stokes.
