La Cosa Nueva Radio KSJS FM 90.5

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Yes, we dressed like that in the mid-70s. You can make this photo your own by following these simple instructions. First, click on the photo of C/N to enlarge. Drag the letter-size photo to your desktop or a folder. Now you are ready to print. Share the photo with your prof, cousins and friends.

During the 70s, C/N offered unique music, news and views. C/N programming was featured not only on San José's KSJS but Cupertino's KKUP and Berkeley's KPFA. Shows were created by a cadre of more than a dozen members.

Music ranged from Latin-rockers Santana, Azteca, Malo and El Chicano. Salseros Tito Puente, El Gran Combo, Grupo Folklorico Y Experimental Nueva Yorkino and Willie Colon. Mexican and Tejano stars that included Little Joe, Beto Villa, Cornelio Reyna and Javier Solis.

The Chicano and Rican members of C/N produced conferences, dances, events and much more. These unique programs were created at a time when San José's Latino community was hungry for programming that reflected their culture and experience.

From left to right: Antonio Lopez Jr. is now a photographer at SJSU. My favorite salsa fan, Walter "Chico" Irizarry has passed away. Michael Mercado currently resides in beautiful Livermore, California. Ramon Pinero has moved back to the East Coast. This time he lives in Florida. I, Jesús Garza live and turn to toast in the desert community of Redlands, California.

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