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the west oakland matters playlist

The 2026 WEST OAKLAND MATTERS PLAYLIST CURATED AND FEATURING WEST OAKLAND ARTISTS SELECTED BY THE WEST FEST TEAM
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The 2025 WEST OAKLAND MATTERS PLAYLIST CURATED AND FEATURING ORIGINAL MUSIC BY LOCAL ARTIST JAMES BELL
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The 2024 WEST OAKLAND MATTERS PLAYLIST FEATURING ARTISTS WHO PERFORMED AT ESTHER'S & SLIM JENKINS plus EAST BAY CELEBS
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west oakland matters

Our aim is to bring together West Oakland's community of creative people, to amplify their influence as a collaborative force for West Oakland's self-determination and cultural renaissance.

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Esther's Orbit Room - the Jukebox
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