Peter Babb

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Director of Digital Content at KUTX-FM (Austin, TX)

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My KUTX: Talib Abdullahi (Black History Bike Ride)

2 months ago | kutx.org | Peter Babb

Talib AbdullahiMy KUTX // February 15th, 2025Talib AbdullahiBlack History Bike Ridejazz, dub, hip-hop, Afrobeat, and a couple local favoritesPlaylistKenny Dorham – “Una Mas”Anderson .Paak – “Lockdown”The Upsetters – “Dread Lion”King Tubby – “Mine Field”A Tribe Called Quest – “Electric Relaxation”Danny Brown – “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation” (feat.
My KUTX: Anastasia Hera

2 months ago | kutx.org | Peter Babb

Anastasia HeraMy KUTX // February 1st, 2025Have ya heard the news? Austin native Anastasia Hera has been named as KUTX’s February 2025 Artist of the Month! And because we were so keen to spread Anastasia’s infectious positivity, we just had to have this My KUTX veteran kick off Black History Month with a fresh guest DJ session.
Join us at the Holiday Sing-Along, Tree Lighting and Downtown Stroll, Dec. 7

Nov 18, 2024 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

This free, family-friendly event is on Congress Avenue between 8th and 11th Streets. The stroll begins at 3 p.m. and features artisan and children’s markets, local food vendors, interactive art activations, photos with Santa, a dog holiday contest and live music from The Tiarras. At 6 p.m., KUT News and KUTX 98.9 personalities will leading the crowd in singing songs of the season – a tradition started by John Aielli in the 1980s.
The Breaks - KUTX

Aug 24, 2024 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

Welcome to The Breaks -The award-winning, #1 Hip-Hop Show in Austin, Texas! Where hosts Confucius and Fresh talk all things hip-hop–Texas hip-hop, hip hop news, hip-hop history–they cover it all. Both men were born and raised in Austin, Texas and want to let the world know about the city’s vibrant hip-hop and R&B scenes. They also want to give people a window into their own lived experience in the Live Music Capital of the World.
Alex Marrero - KUTX

Jun 28, 2024 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

Alex Marrero is an Austin, TX. based musician, songwriter, producer, teacher and bilingual voice over talent. Born in Mexico City to Cuban parents. Alex got his professional start playing clubs in Mexico at the age of 15 and has continued his musical evolution since moving to Austin in 1994. Alex is a respected vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and sought after sideman in various genres.
Summer 2024 Thank You Gift

Jun 20, 2024 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

KUT-KUTX Notebook – $8/month or $96 one time giftJot down your shopping list, create some doodles, make a top ten list or write about your summer adventures in our new KUT-KUTX branded black notebook. The notebook contains 96 ruled pages with a bookmark and matching elastic band. We hope you have fun filling up your new notebook!Make your gift today! Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
ACL TV Preview with Terry Lickona - March 2024

Mar 12, 2024 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

ACL TV Preview with Terry Lickona – March 2024In the latest installment of our ongoing symposium with Austin City Limits Executive Producer Terry Lickona, KUTX host Jody Denberg reconnects with Terry to talk about recent tapings and tease upcoming tapings. Support KUTX’s ability to bring you closer to the music. Donate Today
DJ Screw Wins Prestigious Justo Mixtape Awards in New York

Dec 18, 2023 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

In December 1999, the Fourth Annual Justo Mixtape Awards in New York City honored Houston’s DJ Screw, a symbolic moment when hip-hop’s Old School East Coast acknowledged the rising sounds of the South. The event was the first and only New York trip for the underground legend whose influence had been rippling far beyond the Bayou city.
Lillian Glinn records her first album

Dec 11, 2023 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

by Jason Mellard / Center for Texas Music History at Texas StateIn early December 1927, blues queen Lillian Glinn made her first records in Dallas. Blues was a pillar of the early record industry, and when most people used the term in the 1920s, they were thinking of women vocalists like Glinn rather than men with guitars. Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith were household names. Guitar-playing Delta bluesmen like Son House, not so much, not yet.
10 Years On: My KUTX Thanksgiving Day Marathon

Nov 20, 2023 | kutx.org | Peter Babb

Mark your calendars and tune your dials this Thanksgiving. We’re blasting through 10 years of My KUTX from 6 AM to 11 PM. We’re grateful for all of our past guest DJs and for our listeners near and far.