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The people behind the nights

Features on the hosts, bands and organizers who keep their communities going, in English and Spanish, with their own words added as they send them.

The Night Shift · Part 1

The Night Shift, Part 1: the hosts who keep Southern California singing

Most karaoke hosts have a day job. They give up their sleep, and they are still on their feet every night so the party keeps going.

Perla Ríos · KJ Neptune · KJ Javi · Helen · Mr. Roboto · DJ Scotty · Dudley Jennings

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