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Some of the Backroom Podcast crew--Katalyst, Schematic, and Bunkz--dropped in on day 3 of the San Diego International Auto Show. Here are a few teaser pics before we get the rest of the content online. Also, come back for coverage of day 4, which has the "Ultimate Ridez Expo" entertainment showcase.

Kitchie Nadal, international pop-star, shows her gratitude to the coordinators and staff of FilAmFest 2008 in this episode of Backroom Sessions, vol. 1: Kitchie Nadal. She performs a few hits from her latest album, Love Letters and a few crowd pleaser's from her previous album, Drama Queen. She takes a break to answer questions from her old and new fans of the FilAmFest 2008 staff. Kitchie gets personal when she tells us the inspirations for her music, the hardships of the industry, and how her main inspiration is Jesus Christ.

This session was hosted by Big Virg and Willy G.
An extended thank you to Sand Castle Inn of Imperial Beach for the use of their lovely outdoor venue.

If you like her sound and message please see her website for more information and to purchase her albums at http://www.kitchienadal.net/.

Big Virg, Roca, Kitchie, and Willy G

SDAFF's Blowfish 2008: Interview with Blue Scholars by Big Virg and Jon B

Blowfish's main act Blue Scholars gets the chance to sit down on the Backroom's couch with Big Virg and Jon B post-performance. There's "no rest for the weary" Geologic and Sabzi as they continue touring and promoting their latest album Bayani. We get some insight on their busy life and humor. We even get a surprise guest: Dan of afterschoolspecial.

Jon B grabs an interview with one of the dopest lyricists in hip-hop, Bambu, right before his performance at FilAmFest 2008. If y'all don't know, Bambu has had a long career as both a solo lyricist and as a member of the hip-hop trio the Native Guns (along with Kiwi and DJ Phatrick).

Bambu speaks on FilAmFest in contrast with past festivals in San Diego, especially with respect to the crowd and the vibe. He also discusses his tour and new album, ...exact change..., hints at a future album, Tried People, and talks a little bit about performing live.

Visit Bambu's website at http://bambu.la to learn more as well as purchase his music. All the albums are DOPE.

Kat, Ed and Big Virg provide you with their coverage of Barack Obama's speech at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) 2008 in San Diego, California. The Backroom Podcast Show crew discuss their experiences at NCLR and the thoughts on Obama's speech. To view photos click here. More photos coming soon.

Our correspondent Kat speaks with Eileen about the goals of Gawad Kalinga. In English, gawad kalinga means "to give care." This organization shows how it cares by fighting poverty head-on in the Philippines.

Photos by: Nicolas Macario

Kat speaks to Eugene and Lily of KAMP. The Kuya/Ate Mentorship Program inspired by a similar program in the bay area is meant to educate the Fil-Am youths about their heritage.

The Armory is well-known for working with MTV's America's Best Dance Crew [season 1]: Jabbawockeez. More recently, they have helped with the design and distribution of season 2's Super Crew. Now, Kat speaks to co-owner John Farin about the involvement of Armory with Fil-Ams and other people of various backgrounds across the world.

ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY: Nicholas Macario

Kat gets down and dirty searching for interviews in the throngs of people at FilAmFest. In this interview Marie Manalo, 26-year-old grad student, tells Kat her experience with FilAmFest 2008. She tells her the booths she visited and the enjoyment of the festival overall.

Photo by: Nicolas Macario