Every time Barcelona and Real Madrid are scheduled to play when I’m back in the United States its a huge deal. Every futbol fan i know does everything they possibly can to watch the game. Its no surprise that its the same way here is Barcelona except for the fact that in the US, 1 in 10 people are futbol fans, where as here, every person is an avid futbol fan. Last night, walking from my apartment out to find a place to watch the game was hectic. Everyone i walked by was wearing their favorite FC Barcelona jersey rushing to find a place to sit or stand at any bar showing the game. We stopped at a couple of bars before we were able to find a decent spot to view the game. Surprisingly when we sat down in the bar we were greeted by an Obnoxious and extremely annoying Real Madrid Fan from France, and you can just guess how he reacted to the quick goal scored by Real Madrid in the first minute of the Game. When that goal was scored the entire bar went completely silent except for my obnoxious neighbor. I cant remember the last time i had felt so much emotion from watching something on television. I cant lie, after that goal was scored, and real Madrid was having the better of the play for the next 10 minutes after there goal was score, i thought it was over for Barca. When Alexis then scored not far after to tie it up it I knew Madrid couldn’t possibly take home the win. Prior to the match critics were predicting a real Madrid victory over barca due to their 12 game winning streak they were currently in and the way Barca had been playing the past couple of weeks. Real Madrid is also probably in the top 3 or 4 teams in the world at the moment, and Barcelona beat then handily. One player that 
stuck out during the match to me was Danni Alves. He is one of the most athletic futbol players out their today, and his tenacious attitude and energy, i feel, picked the team up after they were scored on early in the game. Even in the final minutes of the match he was bulldozing over some of Real Madrid’s biggest players. I know from experience, when a player on your team is playing aggressive and angry you cant help but to play the same way, it catches on, and that’s exactly what happened throughout the Barcelona squad. People say that Barcelona have a false interpretation of being the best team in the world because la Liga is not the strongest or most competitive league in the world, but when they beat Real Madrid and other big clubs handily, you simply don’t have an argument. Barcelona showed last night that they are the best team in the world. Having players like David Villa not playing just goes to show how much depth they also have. And for those who think that Christiano is the best player in the world, where the hell was he last night? was he playing? either way i hope his ankles are ok, it seemed he was having a rough time with them last night. If You would like to see the game highlights click HERE
After being defeated earlier in the week in a champions league match FC Barcelona bounced back into their winning ways with a 4-0 win over Ray Vallecano this past Tuesday evening at Camp Nou. Two first half goals from alexis sanchez gave Barcelona a confident lead. Alexis speed showed during the match while he was playing outside midfield in their 4-4-2 line-up. Alexis is a player who hasn’t seen much playing time this season due to the overabundance of talent on the Barcelona side, but his performance during this match will clearly help him earn more playing time as the season progresses. Having played College soccer i know how important it is to have a deep bench. If a team’s starting 11 are struggling, or injuries start to become an issue, its imperative that other players on the team step up and fill in all the necessary gaps. I’m not sure if Alexis was granted the start due to another players injury, but in my opinion he was the man of the match and played a great 90 minutes. The other 2 goals came from David Villa, and Lionel messi (messi’s 16th goal of the season, putting him at the top of the table for most goals in la Liga and champions league). The opposing team seemed very confident coming into the match. Believe it or not they had a good portion of possession (compared to Barcelona previous oppositions) in the first 15 minutes of the match, but when Alexis scored the first goal it seemed Ray Vallecano gave up, but then again i don’t know why they wouldn’t, they had no chance anyway. Barcelonas past performances have caused them to loose their first place ranking in la Liga, but this win over Ray Vallecano put them within three points of Real Madrid FC, who is currently ranked first in la Liga. Which is good news. More good news is that my ticket was only 19 euros to this match which is the least expensive ticket i have bought this entire semester to Camp Nou. i was also able too sneak down 2 levels with a friend to watch the match which gave us a great view behind the goal. Below is an Interview of two American students studying abroad in Spain discussing their experiences going to Camp Nou.
Pod-casting is currently on the up rise all over the world as more and more people are learning just how easy it is. In case you haven’t already been informed about the pod-casting process here is a little tutorial you can use if you have the desire to start your own. The first step is to edit or create an audio file (podcast). It is imperative to use a high quality recording software such as AUDACITY (Mac Os, Windows, GNU/Linux). Once we have created our podcast and have edited it our next step is to upload it to a service on the internet. Some popular services that have worked well in the past for podcasters include SoundCloud, Blip.tv, Ivoox, and YouTube. SoundCloud has a unique and attractive appearance which will most likely enhance your podcast appearance if used on a blog or other website. SoundCloud is also very simple to use and is easy to share with others. Ivoox is also another favorite amongst the various services because of its user-friendly functions and layout. After the uploading is completed you then need to distribute your podcast. Distribution can be done through Bli.tv, podomatic, and feeburner from google. Following these steps will allow you to set up your own individual podcast and stream it to whom ever you’d like whenever you want. if you would like a visual tutorial click HERE
A Podcast is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. The word replaced webcast with the success of the iPod and its role in the rising popularity and innovation of web feeds.The mode of delivery differentiates podcasting from other means of accessing media files over the internet, such as direct download links, or streamed webcasting. A list of all the audio or video files currently associated with a given series is maintained centrally on the distributor’s server as a web feed, and the listener or viewer employs special client application software known as a podcaster that can access this web feed, check it for updates, and download any new files in the series. This process can be automated so that new files are downloaded automatically. Files are stored locally on the user’s computer or other device ready for offline use, giving simple and convenient access to episodic content. Commonly used audio file formats are ogg vorbis and MP3.
Through its use, podcasting is both a converged medium bringing together audio, the web and portable media player, and a disruptive technology that has caused some in the radio business to reconsider some established practices and preconceptions about audiences, consumption, production and distribution. This idea of disruptiveness is largely because no one person owns the technology; it is free to listen and create content. It has been called a horizontal media form: producers are consumers and consumers become producers and engage in conversations with each other.Academics at the Community, Journalism & Communication Research group at the University of Texas in Austin are proposing a four part definition of a podcast: A podcast is a digital audio or video file that is episodic; downloadable; program-driven, mainly with a host and/or theme; and convenient, usually via an automated feed with computer software.
Podcasting began to catch hold with the public in late 2004, though between 1998 and 2000 there were multiple “podcasts”. Many individuals and groups including Dawn and Drew of The Dawn and Drew Show, Kris and Betsy Smith of Croncast and Dan Klass of The Bitterest Pill contributed to the early emergence and popularity of podcasts. Former MTV Adam Curry is credited with coming up with the idea to automate the delivery and syncing of textual content to portable audio players. The first application to make this process feasible was iPodderX, developed by August Trometer and Ray Slakinski. Since the 1930s there have been radio talk shows and news programs. Today, through the evolution of the internet capabilities, along with cheaper hardware and software, audio podcasts are doing what was historically done through radio broadcast stations.In June 2005, Apple released iTunes 4.9 with native support for podcasts. While this made receiving podcasts more convenient, it effectively ended advancement of the podcast medium by independent developers. To add to the cooling factor, Apple issued Cease and Desist orders to many podcast application developers and service providers for using the term “iPod” or “Pod” in the name of their product. To see how podcating works click HERE.
This past week my father and my twin brother came to visit me here in Barcelona for a week to explore the city and watch three of our most favorite futbol teams in the world. my dad has been an avid futbol fan since he was a child. growing up he played with his brothers and neighborhood friends, and got the chance to play at the collegiate level at Viterbo College in Wisconsin. During a great deal of my childhood he coached my team as well as my older brothers and is the main reason why I am the player I am today. that being said, my dad is obsessed with the game and has been wanting to travel Europe and watch top-level teams his entire life. Since i can remember, i have been watching teams such as Manchester united, FC Barcelona , and Arsenal on the television in awe hoping to one day be able to experience a match first hand at one of their world-famous stadiums. during my dads stay i got the chance to attend my second FC Barcelona match (La Liga,16 rows from the pitch), and two Champions league matches hosted by Manchester United and Arsenal in England.
The Barcelona match was against Zaragoza, a mid-tear La Liga team who came into Camp Nou probably knowing their chances of leaving that night with any points was highly unlikely. Approaching the stadium i could tell my dad and brother were in a bit of a trance, like i was walking up to Camp Nou my first time, trying to justify the fact that they were actually going to watch fC Barcelona play live. Before coming to Spain, my dad told me to buy the best tickets i could find for the match. Our seats were 5 yards off the half way line and 16 rows up from the pitch. Sitting so close to the field was a very different experience from what I had had during my first fC Barcelona game. It was amazing being able to watch the players facial expressions during warm-ups, and throughout the game. Sitting this close you got to see just how skillful each player is and how 
different each individuals playing style is. I have to say, besides messi, the most impressive player of the match was Xavi. Watching him on television, you’re not able to track him and watch his movement and strategy. It seemed he was one step ahead of everyone on the opposing team, and they couldn’t figure out why. If you’re a futbol player, you’ll know what i mean when i say that he had the purest touch I have ever seen. when he received the ball in the midfield he didn’t look down, his head was on a constant swivel. Every futbol player has been coached and told to look up, and behind you before receiving the ball, and every once in a while you do it, but its these simple things that Xavi does so well that sets him apart from the other professionals playing today. Simplicity is truly the biggest weapon in futbol ( Jake you would have pissed yourself).
FC Barca won the match 4 to 0 with goals coming from Pique, Puyol, messi and Villa. Being at a previous match, I had already experienced the sudden shock which uncontrollably takes over your body when you witness your first goal being scored at Camp Nou. However, watching my brother and dad react to the goals was truly priceless, and a bit humorous. I was happy they got the chance to see so many goals scored in one match by one of their most favorite teams in the world. If you are interested, I will continue discussing my futbol week in the next 2 posts covering the champions league matches hosted by Manchester United and Arsenal. To view game highlights click HERE
Marketing has been known as the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development, where as Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience (viewers, readers or listeners) to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Both of these branches of business focus on drawing in consumers in a creative way to increase their customer pool. In recent years, marketing and advertising companies have been using the unique methods and ideas of web 2.0 to spread their products to the public. Marketing and advertising 2.0 methods are very simple, yet, have been proven to be very effective.
One method of marketing 2.0 is refered to as Viral Marketing. Viral Marketing describes any strategy that encourages individuals to pass on a marketing message to others, creating the potential for exponential growth for the messages exposure and influence. Like viruses, such strategies take advantage of rapid multiplication to explode the message to thousands, even millions of people in a short period of time. Off the Internet, viral marketing has been referred to as “word-of-mouth,” “creating a buzz,” “leveraging the media,” or “network marketing.” But on the Internet it’s called “viral marketing.” If you think about it, a simple advertisement about coca cola could be sent to thousands of people with a click of a button on Facebook. If a friend of one of these people who was sent the message looks at their wall, they too will see the advertisement. This very simple method allows millions of people to view a message in a rapid pace which makes other advertising techniques seem inefficient.
Viral marketing is only one of many marketing and advertising 2.0 methods being used today to enhance numerous companies image and product awareness. Marketing your business using Web 2.0 methods takes focus. You need to focus on your goals on how to plan out your strategy to properly promote your business so that it achieves the most exposure on the internet. You need to carefully plan out your marketing strategy and use the social media. It would be wise to plug-in your blog to the social media sites that make sense to your business. To make yourself more exposure, maybe Join in the conversation. Comment on other blogs and make new online connections. You need to make sure you stand out in the crowd of other competitors. Having a unique angle or twist to how you present your product or service will also help set you apart from other competitors. Additionally, createing videos is only getting more popular on the internet and if you put out more videos, it will only lead to higher rankings to your blog. Having a blog for your business is a great way to advertise your company and expose your products and ideas to more consumers fast and efficiently. For more information about Buisness 2.0 click HERE.
Every Individual hits a stage in their life where they want to explore their minds, their beliefs, and explore the beautiful world we live in today. Traveling is something everyone enjoys because you can learn so much about the world around you and about yourself. If you’re an individual who enjoys experiencing new culture, art and mesmerizing architecture then the Eixemple neighborhood in Barcelona Spain is definitely a place you should venture.
The Eixample is a district of Barcelona between the old city Ciutat Vella and what were once surrounding the small towns of Sants, Gracia and Sant Andreu. The Eixample was constructed in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its population is approximately 263,000. Within the Eixample neighborhood lies 6 administrative neighborhoods named L’Antiga Esquerra de l’Eixample, La Nova Esquerra de l’Eixemple, Dreta de l;Eixample, Fort Pienc, Sagrada Familia and Sant Antonio.
The Eixample neighborhood in Barcelona is characterized by long straight streets, a strict grid pattern crossed by wide avenues and square blocks with chamfered corners (called illes in Catalan, and Manzanas in spanish). This incredible street design was pioneered and designed by Idefons Cerda, who also considered traffic and transport along with sunlight and ventilation in coming up with his characteristic octagonal blocks. The streets also broaden at every intersection making for greater visibility, better ventilation and some short stay parking spaces on nearly every street corner for residence. This unique grid pattern remains as a hallmark of Barcelona, but many of his other provisions were unfortunately ignored : the four sides of the blocks and the inner space were built-in stead of the planned two or three sides around a garden; the streets were narrower; only one of the two diagonal avenues was carried out; the inhabitants were of a higher class than the mixed composition thought of by Cerdia. However, the important needs of the Barcelona inhabitants were built-in to the current neighborhoods plan which called for markets, schools, hospitals on every couple of blocks throughout the neighborhood. Today most of the markets and schools remain open where they originally were built.
Eixamples unique grid block and street designs are lined with some of the most beautiful architecture this world has to offer. Some of these parts of Eixample were designed and influenced by modernist architect Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi has many pieces of work throughout the Eixemple neighborhood including the Casa Mila (nicknamed La Pedrera) and the casa Batllo, both of which are on the wide street of Passeig de Gracia. Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia is also located in theEixample district which is known for being one of the biggest tourist attraction in all of Europe. Josep Puig Cadafelch, Josep Domenech Estapa and Josep Vilaseca Casanovas are also architects that can be credited for a great deal of the Eixemple neighborhoods architectural brilliance, and perhaps above all Enric Sagnier Villavecchia, responsible for a total of over 500 buildings within the city of Barcelona ( having hundreds of his building in the Eixemple neighborhood). An interesting aspect of the Eixample neighborhood, along with most of Barcelona is that it was originally designed to have no buldings over 4 stories tall. When Barcelona began to grow at a rapid pace centuries ago, they decided to build additional floors on existing building (usually no more than 2 more, or six total) rather than construct new buildings because the city had little space to grow horizontally. The two additional floors are easily spotted if you look at the various apartments and office buildings around the city.To read more about Eixamples architecture click HERE
The Eixamples architecture alone creates one of the most beautiful places to live on earth. However, some inhabitantswould say that the functionality of the neighborhood is what makes the Eixemple such a wonderful place to live. As mentioned earlier, the Eixample is full of markets, schools and restaurants which line the city blocks, which years ago, made the Eixemple a very desirable location for foreigners to move to and attempt to make a living by either opening up a store, restaurant or corner deli. In fact, the Latter, a specific part of the Eixample neighborhood is known for having one of the highest chinese populations in all of europe. The Chinese population in Catalunya are known for their small restaurants in which they serve paella and various other traditional spanish dishes. Paella is only one of few typical dishes you can find at a reasonable price in the Eixample district. A plethora of petite restaurants surrounding the blocks of Eixample serve Gyros, or as they say Doner Kababs. This is a typical meal you can find for a cheap price that will leave you satisfied. The markets of Eixample are some of the most refreshing and thriving places you will ever experience. Entering these markets, be ready to act fast and accordingly. At all times of the day, the Eixample markets are filled with busy locals and students waiting in line to order their various fruits, vegetables, meats and fresh fish. For tourists these markets are a wonderful aspect of spanish culture to experience because they are so different from anything you could possibly find in your home country. To read more about Eixamples markets click HERE
This world is home to thousands of traveling destinations that would be amazing to experience. The Eixample district in Barcelona is one of many destinations that would be unforgettable to visit. With its breathtaking historic architecture designed by some of the finest artist of their time, and its fast and thriving street life full of markets, boutiques and restaurants it surely is a one of a kind destination. At the current moment the Eixample district is continuously growing. It has become one of the most desirable places to move to because of its growth rate and the number of jobs available. whether you’re a tourist traveling solo, or a young family looking for a fresh new start in an exciting and burgeoning city, the Eixample district in Barcelona is a great place to venture.
This past weekend I traveled to France and spent 3 nights in the beautiful city of Paris. I stayed at the 3 Ducks Hostel which was nicely located near the Eiffel Tower and many other historic attractions throughout the city. Scheduling this trip I wasn’t aware that coincidentally, the French National Team had scheduled a friendly match against the U.S National team the same weekend. One of my friends who I met up with in France told me that he had bought a ticket days ago for the match and that if I wanted one I would probably have to act quickly. fortunately enough, I was able to get a ticket. The match was played at the Stad de France, the stadium which held the 1998 World Cup final between France and Brazil. Approaching the stadium gave me chill. I remember sitting on my couch waiting for the 1998 World Cup Final to begin and seeing a panoramic view of this same stadium before and after each and every commercial break. I never thought I would have the chance to see this stadium in real life, and better yet, be able to watch an International match inside.
The Match started off very slow. Both sides were missing a couple of their starting 11, but the field was still filled with world-class talent. USA was missing Landon Donavan, who is always exciting to watch and seems to be the heart and soul of the United Sated attack. France on the other hand were missing a couple of key defenders and were playing some new young stars I was yet to hear of. The first half went by without much action. Both sides seemed a bit lacsidazical. Perhaps due to the fact that the game had no significance, both sides could have been experimenting with their formations, new players or styles of play. The second half contained more excitement, mostly from Frances young strikers. The United States defended poorly for a good portion of the second half, but Tim Howard kept them in the game with numerous acrobatic saves. The United States kept a clean sheet until a young passie french striker was played a nice ball over an US defenders head and struck it into the back of the net far post past Tim Howard. Although the United States were down, It was an amazing experience watching the French fans celebrate for their country. Looking over the stadium I saw thousands of miniature French flags waving frantically in the air which created a breathtaking view. The game ended 1 to 0.
Watching the French national team play my home country at one of the most famous futbol stadiums in the world was an amazing experience, yet throughout the game, and afterwards, I couldn’t help to think about how much more exciting watching an FC Barcelona game is. The fact that these were 2 international teams made the whole idea of the match that much more thrilling, but the quality of play was nowhere near FC Barcelona. To be frank, the game between france and the US was lacking creativity, passion and skill. Watching an FC Barcelona game, you can tell the players know each others qualities and playing styles and try to express them as much as possible. France and the Unites States seemed a bit confused throughout the majority of the match because it is likely that a lot of the players hadn’t played with each other prior to that weeks training. Having good team chemistry is not the only reason why FC Barca is more exciting to watch than international play. They also play an attractive style of futbol (possession, one and two touch passing), which is memorizing to watch. I am in no means attempting to insult international futbol matches. Yes, it is very difficult to play a match with players you aren’t familiar with like much of international play consists of (especially friendly matches). However watching this FC Barcelona side, which has been named one of the greatest teams in the history if futbol, is truly amazing. I feel very lucky to have been able to watch a live game at Camp Nou weeks ago, and I am looking forward to attending my second FC Barcelona game with my father who is visiting me next week here in Barcelona.
Watching Lionel Messi play in a live match is truly one of the most amazing things a futbol fan will ever witness. His style
is unique, packed with so much skill and technique, its unable to emulate. watching messi, game after game I have found myself wondering how he developed as a child. I wonder what team he played for, how competitive his youth leagues were, and just how advanced his game was compared to his teammates as a young futbol player. My curiosity caused me to research his past futbol career and I found that he was bought by FC Barcelona´s Youth Club at a very young age and has stayed with the club ever since and as of today, has been labeled the best futbol player in the world.
FC Barcelona´s youth team is named FC Barcelona (B). FC Barcelona (B) is the reserve team of FC Barcelona. Reserve teams in the Spanish football league system play in the same football pyramid as their senior team rather than a separate league. However reserve teams cannot play in the same division as their senior team. Therefore the team is ineligible for promotion to the Premiera Division. Reserve teams are also no longer permitted to enter the Copa del Rey. The FC Barcelona reserve team has a history distinct from the senior team and only became known as Barcelona B in the 1990s. Previously the club has been known as Club Deportivo, Espanya Industrial, Club Deportivo Condal, and Barcelona Atletic From 1993 to 2007, there was also a FC Barcelona C, founded in 1967 as Barcelona Amateur. Although FC Barcelona is traditionally regarded as being a very cosmopolitan club, it also has a history of producing players from the Cantera Barcelonista. Numerous senior players have graduated through the ranks of these junior teams. In the past the reserve teams of both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have blurred the lines between being a reserve team and different entity. These two sides have had a great deal of success developing and attracting young world-class players through most of Europe and South America and it has shown in their La Liga performances.
FC Barcelona B play their home games at the Mini Estadi, next door to the Camp Nou. The Mini Estadi is one of the most impressive reserve team stadiums in the world. It opened in 1982 and has also hosted the Barcelona Dragons and Andorra internationals. Starting in 2008, Barcelona B became known as Barcelona Atlètic. Luis Enrique took over in the summer of 2008 when Josep Guardiola was promoted to first team coach. In summer 2010, the team’s name was reverted back to Barcelona B.
Lionnel Messi is only one of many players on the current team who has spent years on FC Barcelona B team developing and growing into the players they are today. Xavi Hernandez was involved in FC Barcelona’s youth squad until 1998 when he made his first appearance on the Full FC Barcelona squad. Today, Xavi is a prominent member of FC Barca´s starting 11 and is also one of the starting center midfielders for the spanish national team. Carlos Puyol is yet another member of FC Barcelona’s starting 11 who was developed on the B squad until his first full team appearance in 1999. Puyol is also a starter on the spanish national team. Victor Valdez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro Rodriges and thiago are additional members of FC Barcelona´s first team who were developed on their youth team. FC Barcelona has established a strong youth team, found great recruiters and have an experienced coaching staff that has brough FC Barcelona many years of success. FC Barca´s youth program helps reveal how important youth development is. If a young futbol player is developed in the right atmosphere, there’s no telling where they will end up. If you would like to check out FC Barcelona´s youth program please click HERE
Catalunya Radio is Catalonia’s public radio network and is based out of Barcelona. It is part of the corporation Catalana de mitjans AudioVisuals, and is owned by the Generalitat de Catalunya. Catalunya Radio broadcasts exclusively in Catalan and is the major Catalan language network today. Catalunya Radio began broadcasting on 20 June 1983. Over the years, it has expanded and has 4 different radio stations including Catalunya Radio, which was the first station, and the one that gave the network its name. A generalist station that broadcasts 24 hours a day and is the audience third radio station in Catalonia. Their second radio station produced was Catalunya Music which was founded on 10 May 1987. Catalunya Music concentrates on classical and contemporary music, plus specialized music programs.This station also broadcasts 24 hours a day. Catalunya Informacion was the third station created on 11 September 1992, Catalunya Informacio was Spain’s first all news station. It broadcasts 24 hours a day. Their fourth and most recent radio station produced is iCat FM which was launched on 23 April 2006. This station is a multi media radio station closely linked to the Internet which promotes traditional and contemporary spanish culture. Catalunya Radio has grown significantly since its inception, and is currently available in Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, Northern Catalonia, La Franja, and Andorra.
Being able to visit Catalunya Radio was an intensive learning experience. Personally, In the past I have had opportunities to visit local radio stations back home in Minneapolis but they were nothing like Catalunya Radio. I was fortunate enough to be guided through the station by Pipo Serrano, An avid member of the Catalunya Radio staff and who was very helpful and insightful about his work and how the radio station function on a day-to-day basis. The Radio station had 5 or 6 floors of broadcasting rooms, meeting rooms, computer labs all of which are frantically being used in preparation for the various shows broadcasted hourly. When describing what kinds of shows and music are broadcasted at the Catalunya Radio, Pipo put a large emphasis on how local the station was. The artists, sports teams discussions, politics and more all are about local matters which reminded me of a radio station back home in Minneapolis I often listen to called KMOJ (89.9 FM).
KMOJ, 89.9 FM, is a community oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing in an predominantly Urban AC format. It began in 1976 as WMOJ, a very low-power AM station that reached only a few blocks from its studios and transmitter in the Sumner Olson and Glenwood Lyndale public housing developments in Minneapolis. The station expanded its reach with a move to FM in September, 1978, becoming KMOJ at 89.7 FM. A frequency change to 89.9 in 1984 coincided with a power increase to 1,000 watts along with a studio move to a newly built facility across the street at 501 Bryant Avenue North. KMOJ features soul, blues, gospel, reggae, jazz, hip-hop, spoken word, and talk shows aimed at African-American listeners. KMOJ is a member of Minnesota’s Independent Public Radio network. The station features several DJs including Walter “Q Bear” Banks Jr., Sonny Day, Sha Cage,E.G. Baily, Ray Richardson, Ras Bongo Jerie, Lady L, D.J. Cue, D.J. Divine, D.J. Dan Speak, Disco T, Crystle, Candice Grey, and Caddy “The Prince of Darkness.” KMOJ’s intimate atmosphere within the city they broadcast in is very similar to Catalunya Radio here in Barcelona. The stories and music of both these stations are predominantly based off of local news which is why they are so successful.
The FC Barcelona Experience 