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One Hour To Doors Podcast Feat. Kiddus fecto
“This week we meet a young artist at the beginning of his career. When Seattle's own Kiddus Fecto traded his basketball aspirations for the pulsing heart of music, a star was born in the lush soundscapes of the Pacific Northwest. This episode sings a tale of transformation, as Kiddus shares his melodious journey from the echo of church choirs to his first steps onto festival stages. We unravel the fabric of his musical background, underscoring the lucky strike of having found access to an array of production tools and the critical and sometimes unexpected role arts play in shaping our lives.”
Back2Besa | Totem Star's Melodic Haven: Ground Zero Radio Spotlights a Free Music Haven for Youth
“For many of us, all of what we actually want is to be known for who we are. And I think art and music is such a powerful way to…so intimately ask someone to know you” - Mirabai Kukathas
King Street Studio: A Space for Artists to Grow
“In 2019, Pak was introduced to the idea of becoming an anchor tenant at King Street Station with the help of the Department of Arts & Culture. When artists were surveyed on where they would like a new recording space to be located, the International District and Pioneer Square were top choices. Construction of the studio space started on May 1, 2023, and on Nov. 11, the studio opened its doors for the first time. As of January, the studio is now open for young artists to book sessions Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Pak is enthusiastic about the expansion.”
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98.9 KPNW December Artist of the Month Session: Zoser
Next Stop: King Street Station
“In 2019, Pak was introduced to the idea of becoming an anchor tenant at King Street Station with the help of the Department of Arts & Culture. When artists were surveyed on where they would like a new recording space to be located, the International District and Pioneer Square were top choices. Construction of the studio space started on May 1, 2023, and on Nov. 11, the studio opened its doors for the first time. As of January, the studio is now open for young artists to book sessions Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Pak is enthusiastic about the expansion.”
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KNKX Radio: Station Space opens, marking new chapter for Seattle arts nonprofits
"We tell people this is the people's studio, where young people will never again have to ask permission to make their music a reality," Pak said.
The new space includes three recording rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Pak said some of the equipment was donated by Sir Mix-a-Lot, who made remarks at the grand opening.
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Historic South Downtown invests in the living legacy of music and arts through Totem Star and The Rhapsody Project
“Meanwhile, Totem Star started as a mobile recording studio out of South Seattle in 2010. Since then, Totem Star grew into their space at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, a 225-square-foot-space in West Seattle. Now, they continue to grow and thrive, moving into a 2,000-square-foot-space. Totem Star “brings people together from across the city, across invisible boarders and across cultural lines,” said co-founder Daniel Pak in a video featured on their “new home” landing page. “The kind of collaboration that happens at Totem Star… is hard to find anywhere else.”
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