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Meet Misa James, Winner of the KQED x Good Compenny Bay Area Music Showcase

Meet Misa James, Winner of the KQED x Good Compenny Bay Area Music Showcase

Update: 2025-09-19

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Earlier this summer, KQED in partnership with LaRussell and Good Compenny hosted a Bay Area Music Showcase in Vallejo. After more than 200 submissions, five artists from the Bay Area were selected to compete for real recognition.

Today, first place winner Misa James talks with us about his music, being an artist in San Jose, and his hopes after his win.

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Listen to Misa James’ Music

LaRussell, Ruby Ibarra, Souls of Mischief, Misa James and more perform in San Jose Sunday Sept. 21

Watch Misa James perform at the KQED x Good Compenny Bay Area Music Showcase

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Meet Misa James, Winner of the KQED x Good Compenny Bay Area Music Showcase

Meet Misa James, Winner of the KQED x Good Compenny Bay Area Music Showcase

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