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The art of the segue allows a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Choice live performance and interviews with ground-breaking icons of the past and forward-leaning artists of the future are also a monthly feature.

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Chris Douridas

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Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Whitetree

Whitetree

Whitetree is the name of the unique colloboration between acclaimed pianist and classical composer Ludovico Einaudi and electronic duo Robert and Ronald Lippok.They join Chris Douridas for a live set and interview on Saturday, June 6 at 1pm PST.

Carina Round

Carina Round

UK rocker Carina Round performs songs from her latest EP, Things You Should Know, with guest host Chris Douridas on Morning Becomes Eclectic.
Sly Stone

Sly Stone

Sly Stone: a rare conversation and his classic hits with guest host Chris Douridas on the Memorial Day edition of Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Sonos

Sonos

This Saturday, April 4, Chris Douridas hosts an interview and performance with the stunning new vocal ensemble Sonos.

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

This Saturday, Feb. 21, Chris Douridas will be joined by renowned actress and music lover Rosanna Arquette for a special live guest DJ set.

Nick Urata of Devotchka

Nick Urata of Devotchka

The multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer brings in some of the tracks that have inspired him over the years.

Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq joins Chris Douridas for a special interview/performance. Don't hear it through the grapevine, catch it live in the 2 o'clock hour...

Blind Pilot

Blind Pilot

Chris Douridas hosts an interview and live performance by indie rock darlings Blind Pilot.

k.d. lang, part 2, KCRW Sessions

k.d. lang, part 2, KCRW Sessions

Experience the second half of KCRW's Sessions performance at the Malibu Performing Arts Center featuring k.d. lang. The show includes two sets of music and an artist interview hosted by Chris Douridas.

k.d. lang, part 1, KCRW Sessions

k.d. lang, part 1, KCRW Sessions

The first half of KCRW's third Sessions performance at the Malibu Performing Arts Center featuring k.d. lang. The show includes two sets of music and an artist interview hosted by Chris Douridas.

Ryan Lindsey

Ryan Lindsey

Chris Douridas hosts an interview and live performance with Ryan Lindsey

Naim Amor

Naim Amor

Chris Douridas hosts an interview and performance with French indie troubadour Naim Amor.  Naim discusses relocating to the US, his collaboration with Devotchka and Howe Gelb, and the story behind the making of Sanguine. He also performs tracks from the new collection and a surprising cover song. 2pm

Sunny Day Sets Fire

Sunny Day Sets Fire

Chris Douridas interviews the band Sunny Day Sets Fire and debuts original live tracks previously taped in London.

Sunny Levine

Sunny Levine

Chris Douridas hosts an interview and performance with electro-soul-pop adventurer Sunny Levine in the 2pm hour.

 
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Chris Douridas

Chris Douridas was KCRW's second music director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic in the 90's. Today, Douridas delivers his impeccable taste each Saturday (and Sundays on KCRW's Music Channel), but you may be surprised to learn he is also the man behind the music on some of the coolest movies. From Austin Powers and American Beauty to Grosse Point Blank and Shrek 2, Chris makes eclectic music global.

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