KCRW's World Music Festival at the Hollywood Bowl 2012

KCRW's World Festival, created in partnership with the LA Phil, celebrates its 14th season with one-of-a-kind programs showcasing sounds from around the globe. The festival's six programs highlight established and rising artists from diverse backgrounds. We recommend subscribing now to get the best seats, before tickets go on sale to the general public on May 5.

Performances By:

June 24th

Glen Campbell: The Goodbye Tour

Glen Campbell
Dawes with special guest
Jackson Browne
Kris Kristofferson
Jenny Lewis
Courtney Taylor-Taylor
Lucinda Williams
Anne Litt, host

The Country Music Hall of Famer and American music icon gives his final L.A. show.

July 1st

Ben Harper

Fitz & the Tantrums
Vieux Farka Touré
Garth Trinidad, host

Returning with his signature blues-driven rhythms, Ben Harper headlines a one-of-a-kind bill with soul-shakers Fitz & the Tantrums and the “Hendrix of the Sahara,” Vieux Farka Touré.

July 8th

Apl.de.ap Takes You to the Philippines – A Celebration of Global Filipino Music

Apl.de.ap with members of the Black Eyed Peas - Will.i.am & Taboo, Nicole Scherzinger, Martin Nievera, Sandwich and more
Vanessa Hudgens, Lou Diamond Philips, co-host
Anthony Valadez, host

The Black Eyed Peas rapper/DJ celebrates his Filipino heritage with a one-of-a-kind party, featuring pop and traditional Pinoy artists, hip hop, OPM and more

July 15th

Tuff Gong Worldwide & Ziggy Marley Salute Legends of Reggae

Toots & the Maytals
Maxi Priest
Freddie McGregor
Bob Andy
Plus a set by Ziggy Marley
Jeremy Sole, host

The Bowl rocks with the very best roots reggae artists from Jamaica and beyond!

September 9th

Hot Chip • Passion Pit

Omar Souleyman
Jason Bentley, host

Crafting London's premier electronic dance music, Hot Chip performs its stellar live show. Danceable and unabashedly pop, Passion Pit brings infectious melodies and enigmatic lyrics. Syrian music legend Souleyman opens.

September 23rd

Animal Collective

Flying Lotus
Huun Huur Tu
Valida Carroll, host

Sonically ambidextrous and unpredictable musical innovators share the stage tonight: Baltimore's Animal Collective, LA's own Flying Lotus, and direct from Siberia, the otherworldly throat-singing group, Huun Huur Tu.

September 30th

Wilco

In their long-awaited show as Hollywood Bowl headliners, Wilco closes the summer season on an unforgettable high with their unpredictable, bittersweet sounds.

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KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl (2012)