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Mark your calendars! 📆 The first Live on KEXP from Trans Musicales session drops Wednesday, January 14 featuring the one and only #GaiaBanfi. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified when the session drops — and stay up-to-date as we continue to share these beautiful, one of a kind sessions from the worldwide showcase Trans Musicales. 🎥: Carlos Cruz
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