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  1. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Toni Redd on Jazz After Dark, Nancy Wilson & Her Musical Journey | Artists To Watch Las Vegas (opens the original)

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    Vocalist Toni Redd joins host Carlaya at KUNV Studios for a conversation about her musical journey, her lifelong love of jazz and R&B, and her upcoming performance at Jazz After Dark at The Space in Las Vegas. Toni shares how artists including Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan helped shape her sound, recalls the unforgettable experience of meeting Nancy Wilson, and discusses her musical friendship and collaborations with saxophonist Tom Braxton . She also previews what audiences ca

  2. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Come From Away Cast on Bringing the Powerful 9/11 Story to Las Vegas | Artists to Watch (opens the original)

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    The cast of Come From Away joins host Carlaya on Artists to Watch – Las Vegas for a conversation about bringing the acclaimed musical’s powerful true story of compassion, community, and human connection to the Super Summer Theatre stage. Director Nakazi Harris and cast members Iler Evan, Rich, and Amy Solomon discuss portraying real people whose lives intersected in Gander, Newfoundland, after 38 planes carrying thousands of passengers were diverted there following the September 11, 2001 terrori

  3. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Nicholas Cole Talks First Las Vegas Show at Sunset Jazz Series | Artists to Watch Las Vegas (opens the original)

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    Nicholas Cole is headed to Las Vegas for the first time , and before he takes the stage at the Sunset Jazz Series , he joins Carlaya for the latest episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas . The chart-topping keyboardist talks about growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, his excitement about making his Nevada debut, and the musicians joining him onstage. Cole says fans can expect a high-energy show combining the sounds that have shaped his career—from his gospel roots to jazz and R&B. He also rev

  4. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    Mindi Abair: Based on a True Story, Life on the Road & Live in Las Vegas | Artists to Watch Las Vegas (opens the original)

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    Two-time GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Mindi Abair joins Carlaya on Artists to Watch Las Vegas from 91.5 Jazz & More for a conversation about her music, life on the road, and her return to Las Vegas. Mindi takes us inside her deeply personal album Based on a True Story , a project inspired by her own life and experiences—from traveling through Tuscany and Catalina to writing for her daughters and capturing the people, places, and moments that have shaped her journey. She also talks with Carlaya a

  5. Episode · Jul 24, 2026

    Mojo Reggae & Roots Rhythm Collective Preview One Drop Redemption: Las Vegas' Ultimate Bob Marley Tribute | Artists to Watch Las Vegas (opens the original)

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    KUNV - Las Vegas welcomes Mojo Reggae and Al Boy of Roots Rhythm Collective to Artists to Watch Las Vegas for an energetic conversation about reggae, community, and their upcoming performance at One Drop Redemption: A Tribute to Bob Marley . The artists discuss what reggae means to them, how collaboration has helped them build one of Las Vegas' most exciting reggae communities, and why live music creates an unforgettable connection between performers and audiences. They also share stories from t

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