I am Andre Mosqueda, a Chicago Chicano (blues-in-the-blood Hispanic) native.
I have worked in radio for over 35 years, the last 15 in the Blues exclusively. My career has extensive starting with college - U. of Iowa (Communication & Dramatic Arts) 1969 - 71, Brown Tech. (Broadcast License) Minneapolis, MN 1973, Blue Bear Recording Studios (Production & Engineering) San Francisco, CA 1975, Columbia Studios (acting lessons) Los Angeles, CA 1976.
I started out in high school & college radio (Educational & Music Programming), worked numerous radio stations in various formats:
| KFMG | Des Moines, IA | 1971-1972 | AAA |
| KWKY | Des Moines, IA | 1973 | Country |
| KSO | Des Moines, IA | 1975 | Country & Talk |
| Cable | Des Moines, IA | 1975-1976 | AAA |
| KMET | Los Angeles, CA | 1976 | AAA |
| KC14 | Des Moines, IA | 1976-1978 | AAA |
| WHO | Des Moines, IA | 1979-1980 | Board Operator |
| Cable | Des Moines, IA | 1981-1991 | AAA & Blues |
| KIOA | Des Moines, IA | 1989 | Oldies |
| KFMG | Des Moines, IA | 1992-1996 | AAA & Blues (V.P.) |
| KGGO | Des Moines, IA | 1996-Present | BLUES |
In 2004, I was awarded the Blues Foundations (Memphis, TN) coveted International Blues Award for "Commercial Blues D.J. of the Year".
All while building my family's restaurant business of which I am Co-President (2001-Today).
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Letter of Recommendation - Written 2006
To Whom It May Concern,
I first met Andre Mosqueda at the Blues Foundation's KBA (Keeping the Blues Alive) awards during the IBC (International Blues Challenge) 2002 in Memphis. Two years later Andre won the KBA for "Blues D.J. of the Year - 2004".
The Central Iowa Blues Society nominated him for his work with the society, promoting "The Blues" where he does a Blues Program at KGGO (94.9) called "Roadhouse", and all-emcompassing Blues Show of traditional Rockin' Blues with doses of Zydeco, Root's Rockin' and International Blues Programming.
His continued high ratings are a testimony to his devotion to this Americn Music genre.
He has expressed a desire to spread the message of the Blues internationally. I wish him well in his endeavor and hope to see him excel in programming the Blues.
Blues Foundation Director
Jay Sieleman
49 Union
Memphis, Tenn.
