For over the past 11 years, he's been the voice of Spaceways Radio on 90.7 KPFK-FM. On Friday nights from 8 to 10pm, Niño is the peaceful sage transmitting love and positive vibrations to devoted listeners across the city. Often times, he's accompanied by special
guests including other DJs, live performers, legendary musicians, and most importantly, his nine-year-old son, Azul. Niño's radio show provides an intimate place where music junkies can get their fix of music spanning across various genres. It's pretty spectacular how, no matter where you are - whether stuck in traffic or lounging at home - Niño's 2 hour set makes you feel like you're HOME. For the past fifteen years, Niño has also been making music in all its aspects (as producer, performer, concept nurturer, etc.) He's made over two dozen albums that have received both critical and underground acclaim and he's played a hand in the making of countless more albums. Niño's mission to make music is a spiritual matter as he describes: "I work with a lot of wonderful musicians and songwriters on a wide variety of soulful projects. For me, it's a cosmic thing. I'm being led by a calling in my heart." Niño has an incredible ear and a reputation for nurturing and driving new and existing talent to new heights. His musical projects are extensive including Build an Ark, Ammoncontact, The Life Force Trio, and many more. In Fall 2008, he'll be releasing a record with long-time collaborator, friend, and multi-instrumentalist, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson titled "Suite for Ma Dukes" (Mochilla). He's also busy working on another new recording project titled "Carlos Nino & Friends: High With a Little Help From My" (Plug Research), which will be released in February 2009.

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