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Between his two shows--one at UCSB's Campbell Hall for families, one downtown at the huge Arlington Theater--Reggae master ZIGGY MARLEY sat down to talk with the Teen Press about his life and work. Mark queried him about his family, his values and how he spent his down time, and more...including a special rap for Ziggy. Check it out!

The 5th Annual Flamenco Arts Festival, on the weekend of September 25th, was a meeting of great Spanish performers on the stage of the Lobero, as well as classes and lectures over the course of the weekend. The Teen Press was on hand at the opening performance to witness a new blend of instrumentality and virtuosity (and humor!) on the stage, and talk with the performers afterwards. The conversations were challenged by language differences, but overcome by smiles and the passion to communicate.

Click through to visit with dancers Rosario Toledo, and Joaquîn Grilo, and F.A.F. Artistic Director/Founder Vibiana.

Santa Barbara Middle School Teen Press visits with the Playing for Change Band.

After our post inauguration interview, Norman Lear sent the Teen Press home with a DVDs and CDs from Playing for Change. We weren’t even home on our drive back from Hollywood, when the kids said, “Whoa, we’ve got to get an interview with these guys some day. This is awesome!”

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Teen Press reporters, Shuba and Mark learn how Grandpa learned to play the harmonica. Keep your bandana close for this one.