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Global Village
Music from around the world and around the block
About the Show
Step into Monday’s Global Village, where music travels from the streets of Los Angeles to every corner of the world. Host Kathy Díaz brings a pulse of Afro Latin and Latin rhythms together with essential global sounds, unearthing voices and stories that mainstream radio leaves behind.
Every show is a celebration—lifting up local artists, shining a light on cultural traditions, and connecting neighbors across borders. In a city built on diversity, Global Village is your weekly soundtrack for community, culture, and unapologetic celebration of everything that makes us unique—right here, right now.
History & Legacy
Since 1987, Kathy Díaz has anchored Latin music programming at KPFK, notably as co-host of "Canto Tropical" and through her longstanding commitment to Global Village’s Monday edition. Over decades, her broadcasts have amplified Los Angeles’ vibrant Latino arts and elevated local artists seldom heard on commercial radio. With an extensive collection of vinyl and CDs, Kathy has maintained an authentic sound rooted in community and culture. Her ongoing work as a board member for Empowering Latino Futures and advocate with the International Latino Book Awards further underscores her dedication to uplifting Latino voices and heritage across the airwaves.
Host
Kathy Díaz
Kathy Díaz has been a passionate voice at KPFK since 1987, bringing decades of experience hosting Latin music shows across Los Angeles, Miami, and Austin. Deeply rooted in the community, Kathy is dedicated to uplifting local artists and honoring Latino culture on and off the air. As a board member for Empowering Latino Futures and an active supporter of the International Latino Book Awards, she brings both heart and history to every broadcast—always spinning real vinyl, never streaming, and always connecting community through music.
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Keep This Show On the Air
Power creative, independent radio that belongs to all of us. When you support KPFK, you’re investing in frontline voices, radical music, and community stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Help us keep the signal strong, lift up fresh sounds, and sustain people-powered radio in LA. Give what you can—every dollar fuels fearless media for the many, not the few.
What's On Now
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Enfoque Latino con Ruben Tapia10:00pm - 11:00pm
News and public affairs for the Spanish-speaking community. "Su programa para derrotar la Indifererncia" en horario para desvelados y desveladas en acción.
Program Schedule
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Diálogos de Media Noche11:00pm - Midnight
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Something's Happening A Hour 1 honoring Roy Of HollywoodMidnight - 1:00am
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Something's Happening A Hour 21:00am - 2:00am
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Something's Happening A Hour 3
2:00am - 3:00am
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