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8 Over 808 Over 80

We’ve all seen the “40 Under 40” lists and “30 Under 30” magazine specials. Here at KQED Arts & Culture, we want to honor the people who have been doing amazing work for decades, contributing to the greater Bay Area arts, music, sports and cultural scenes. These are eight profiles of people who helped make this region what it is — and still do.

Project Manager/Editor: Sarah Hotchkiss | Contributors: Alan Chazaro, Martin do Nascimento, Andrew Gilbert, Beth LaBerge, Gabe Meline, Rocky Rivera, Emma Silvers, Luke Tsai, Nastia Voynovskaya, Juliana Yamada | Designer: Rebecca Kao | Engagement Producer: Ryce Stoughtenborough | Additional Editing: Gabe Meline, Emma Silvers, Nastia Voynovskaya | Additional Engagement: Ashley Ng

A man with white hair and a blue suit plays alto saxophone with foliage in the background.

For 82-Year-Old Jazz Saxophonist Gary Bartz, ‘Music Is My Religion’

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An older woman with white hair plays a guitar with the text "8 Over 80" and "Terry Garthwaite" overlaid

Joy of Cooking’s Terry Garthwaite Broke Barriers in Rock — and Still Refuses to Be Defined

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An older woman smiles while sitting at a table, the text "8 Over 80" and "Lena Turner" is overlaid

How Lena Turner, a 93-Year-Old Japantown Legend, Brought Ramen to San Francisco

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How Anthropologist José Cuéllar Became Dr. Loco, the Last Pachuco

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An older woman in a pink shirt looks at a music stand and holds a guitar. The text "8 over 80" and "Vangie Buell" is overlaid

After a Lifetime of Music and Activism, Vangie Buell’s Not Done Inspiring Others

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An older man in a blue polo shirt looks to the right with the number 3 and the tex "8 Over 80" and "Derek Liecty" overlaid

Derek Liecty’s Life in Soccer Led to a National Championship — and Drew Him Out of the Closet

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An 87-year-old woman with a pink top and sequined hat poses in front of flowers with text "8 Over 80" and "Sugar Pie DeSanto" overlaid

Sugar Pie DeSanto, the 87-Year-Old Firecracker of R&B, Plots Her Comeback

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An older woman in a hand-painted shirt looks down at a colorful sculpture, the text "8 Over 80" and "Maija Peeples-Bright" is overlaid

The Contagious Joy of Maija Peeples-Bright’s Animal-Filled World

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