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Guest DJ Project

KCRW's Guest DJ Project invites an array of cultural icons to share and discuss songs that have inspired and moved them with KCRW DJ's. Actors, authors, chefs, athletes, directors, tech entrepreneurs and more share their musical passions, giving deep insight into both their lives and their creative process. Check back each week for new sessions with notable guests in this ongoing exclusive feature.

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Mary Ellen Mark

Mary Ellen Mark is one of the most respected and influential photographers in the world and, when it comes to music, she’s a true romantic. Mary Ellen takes us on a … more >>

Emma Forrest

Author Emma Forrest got her start as a music journalist and last year published her memoir, a frank, and often funny, depiction of mental illness. Her wittiness and charm … more >>

Jonathan Waxman

Chef Jonathan Waxman is one of the pioneers of California cuisine. He talks about songs that have touched his soul and inspired his career, from the boundary-pushing rock … more >>

Grant Morrison

Grant Morrison is a renowned writer who explores the underbelly of pop culture and modern society through the prism of comic books. His music tastes are just as … more >>

Margaret Cho

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Margaret Cho always wanted to be in a band and she has her sights set on joining a Canadian collective she picks as part of her Guest DJ set, hosted by DJ Chris Douridas. The … more >>

Elon Musk

In a Guest DJ Project first, we took a field trip to the SpaceX headquarters to visit with CEO Elon Musk as the company prepares to launch an unmanned capsule to the … more >>

Tim Heidecker

As part of the comedy duo “Tim and Eric”, comedian Tim Heidecker has created a number of hilarious TV shows, but he takes music seriously. He shares the gateway … more >>

Mae Whitman

Mae Whitman plays a rebellious teenager on NBC’s TV series Parenthood, but the actress is thoughtful, sentimental and surprisingly nostalgic in her Guest DJ set -- from … more >>

Bret McKenzie

Bret McKenzie may be best known as one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, but lately he’s getting a lot of attention for his work as music … more >>

Mike White

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Mike White is the co-creator and star of HBO’s new series Enlightened. He decided on a theme for his Guest DJ set – songs that scared him when he was a kid. more >>

Michael Govan

Los Angeles County Museum of Art Director Michael Govan has always been fascinated with the West and his Guest DJ set is a tribute to the city he now calls home. He takes … more >>

Justin Bua

Painter Justin Bua now lives in LA, but his years growing up in New York - when hip hop was born and breakdancing was the rage – are what really influenced his unique … more >>

Stana Katic

Actress Stana Katic plays a captivating detective on the ABC show “Castle”. Whether in character or in her own personal life, music guides her emotions and is an … more >>

Brett Ratner

Director Brett Ratner explains the roots of his hugely successful “Rush Hour” series, tells us how to charm a lady, and deems the Rolling Stones “one of the greatest … more >>

Kyle Abraham

Choreographer Kyle Abraham is a rising star in the dance world, integrating elements from his experiences as a black gay male growing up in Pittsburgh into his highly … more >>

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