Zilla Barbosa

Zilla Barbosa is HPR’s Executive Producer of Music and the Monday night host of Bridging the Gap. In her role, she works closely with HPR’s music hosts to create distinctive listening experiences, explore new broadcast and digital opportunities, and connect diverse audiences across Hawai‘i and beyond. She also helps plan outreach events featuring musical guests .

Zilla’s radio journey began as a DJ and music director at UH Mānoa’s KTUH. She later joined LA’s flagship NPR affiliate, KCRW, where she rose from assistant to producer, developing programming that expanded the station’s reach and impact. She has also consulted for international radio stations in the UK.

Beyond radio, Zilla is the founder of Vault Films, an independent production company. Her debut feature documentary, Making The Line, explores the world of competitive hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival and is slated for release in 2026.

Find her on Instagram: @mszilla.