Hear David’s show, Latin Space, every Friday 4-5 PM

1. Are you from Kamloops? If not, where are you from and how did you come to be in Kamloops?
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   I’m originally from Mexico and currently living in Kamloops as an international student. I moved here in August of last year to begin a master’s degree in education, which I plan to pursue for at least two years. I chose Kamloops because I had visited the city on vacation the year before, and I found it both interesting and very welcoming.
   
2. Are you a community volunteer? How do you think volunteering at the station supports your engagement with the Kamloops community?

Yes, I’m currently involved in two volunteer roles. I volunteer at the radio station every Friday, and on Sundays I also volunteer at PIT Stop, an outreach program run by the United Church in Kamloops. Volunteering has been a meaningful way for me to become part of the community. As someone new to Canada, it has helped me connect with people, feel more involved, and adapt more easily to Canadian culture.

3. What is it about volunteering in general that appeals to you?

What appeals to me most about volunteering is the chance to be involved in important parts of the community and to serve and help others in a meaningful way.

4. What other hobbies and interests do you have outside of doing campus/community radio?

I don’t really have one specific hobby, but I enjoy watching movies, keeping up with local and international news, and watching documentaries.

5. There are so many other ways to volunteer at CFBX besides hosting a show. What kinds of off-air volunteering do you do at CFBX? What is it that you enjoy about it?

Most of my off-air volunteering at CFBX involves helping in the station’s music library and making sure everything is well organized. What I enjoy most is seeing the rich diversity of music the station has collected.

6. What would you tell a prospective volunteer who is considering joining the CFBX family?

I would tell them not to hesitate. Volunteering at the station offers a unique experience, and I think it is the kind of opportunity that can be harder to find in a bigger city. It’s a great way to learn, connect with others, and be part of something meaningful.

7. What shows at CFBX do you like and listen to regularly? Why do you enjoy them?

One show at CFBX that I listen to regularly is Live Mike, an eclectic live program that airs every Tuesday at 3:00 PM. What I enjoy most about it is the combination of two things: the music and the host himself. Mike’s selection of music resonates with me on a personal level — the eclectic format means you never quite know what you are going to hear, and that sense of discovery is something I look forward to every week. The variety keeps it fresh and interesting, while still feeling curated and intentional.

8. Name an artist you discovered through your time at CFBX that you’d like others to know about.

One artist I discovered through my time at CFBX that I really think deserves more attention is Cindy Gomez, from Mississauga, Ontario. She is a genre-defying artist and songwriter of Colombian and Belgian descent, raised in Canada, and her music reflects a borderless journey shaped by life across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Cindy Gomez That multicultural background is exactly what drew me to her — her sound connects deeply with the style I love, carrying warm Latin tones that feel both familiar and fresh.

9. Is there a local musician that you would like people to pay more attention to? Why?

Adonis Puentes. What makes him so special is the way he carries Cuban musical tradition without making it feel like a museum piece. His music — rooted in son cubano, salsa, and Latin jazz — feels alive, warm, and deeply human. His album Sabor a Café is a perfect example: it is poetic, rhythmically rich, and emotionally honest in a way that is increasingly rare in today’s music landscape.

10. Do you enjoy attending live concerts? Why? Can you tell us about your favorite live concert that you’ve been to?

The only live concert I had attended was The Hombres G concert about 30 years ago. To be honest, the experience didn’t really make me have interested in going to more concerts after
that. In addition, the concert actually, I like attend are too expensive and also I don’t have the time to go there.

11. What is your show about? What would a listener hear when they tune in?

My show is about sharing the roots of Latin music. Many of today’s artists have grown out of the rich traditions of Latin music, and I want to highlight that history. When listeners tune in, they won’t hear current chart hits, but rather classic Latin songs from the past 50 years.

12. What makes your show unique?

What makes my show unique is the music itself. It’s the kind of music that people would not usually hear on a Canadian radio station, first because it is in Spanish, and second because it features songs from many decades ago.

13. What do you hope to do with your show in the future? In what direction do you see your show moving?

I hope to continue sharing the roots of Latin music and helping listeners reconnect with songs they may remember from their childhood or from hearing their parents listen to them on the radio. I want the show to keep moving in that direction—preserving musical memories and celebrating the songs that helped shape people’s lives.