
Garth Trinidad
A progressive mix of Jazz, nu-soul, funk, hip-hop and world rhythms –- there is no tidy box to encapsulate the show’s sound. Hosted by DJ Garth Trinidad.
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RECENT SHOWS
Garth Trinidad's Labor Day Music Special
Second on today's schedule, but a first-class music programmer, Garth Trinidad is one of three popular KCRW hosts featured onour nine-hour Labor Day music special. Like Jason Bentley (9am-noon) and Anne Litt (9pm-midnight), Garth will cull from the archives, spotlight artists he's discovered and championed, and share memorable moments. (Airs 1-4pm)
Zaki Ibrahim
Internationally rooted, Toronto based nu-soul/R&B singer Zaki Ibrahim stops by to discuss her unique upbringing and how settling in Toronto led to her decision to make music a career priority.
Peven Everett
Chicago based independent soulful house music maverick, Peven Everett stops by to drop some new gems and promote a rare live appearance at Marques Wyatt's Deep party in LA.
DJ Oakason
LA based DJ Oakason is best known for her relentless support of the global reggae community through events like the long running Respect Mondays. She stops by to drop a summer time reggae set filled with lovers rock and talk about...Elvis Mitchell
KCRW's Elvis Mitchell drops by for a special guest DJ set and to talk about his new project on Turner Classic Movies Elvis Mitchell: Under The Influence, and The Black List Vol.1, his forthcoming documentary directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders premiering on HBO August 25th 2008.Music Library is Reborn
KCRW DJs delve into the newly digitized music archive. With this new system, it is now as easy for DJs to play rare and obscure pieces as the latest releases. Listen as they explore the old and the new in this KCRW music special.
Waajeed
Detroit-bred producer Waajeed of Platinum Pied Pipers and Bling47.com stops by to play a whole lot of brand new exclusive beats and discusses the trials and tribulations of making the new PPP album.
J*Davey
J*Davey drops by to chat with Uncle Garth about their forthcoming release and what it means to be a part of the J*Davey Navy.
Kissey Asplund
Swedish electro-hip hop sensation Kissey Asplund stops by to play some tunes and talk to Garth about her ambitions and adventures.
Little Dragon
Web Exclusive: Little Dragon joins Garth Trinidad to talk about their background, the origins of the name Little Dragon and their amalgamation of influences.Roger Guenveur Smith
Veteran thespian Roger Guenveur Smith, best known for his silver-screen work with Spike Lee and critically acclaimed film and one-man play A Huey P. Newton Story," pays a visit to the studio to rap with Garth about his upcoming show, Iceland, at Redcat Theatre in Los Angeles.
Black Spade
Black Spade drops by KCRW to chat with Garth about his unique melting pot of sound and the flavor of his upcoming release To Serve with Love coming soon on Om Hip Hop.
Ron Trent
DJ/Producer Ron Trent stops by with some musical treats and to talk about his current projects.
J-Rocc
President of the Beat Junkies, J-Rocc stops by to pay tribute to J-Dilla with a special set of music.
Host
Garth just celebrated 10 years on the air in 2006. Chocolate City’s loyal and passionate listeners over the years are simply a reflection of Garth’s own character: he is passionate about the music and embodies the very soul he spins on air. Jazz, nu-soul, funk, hip hop – there is no tidy box to encapsulate the show’s sound – but everyone who tunes in, never tunes out.
Schedule
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Tapes & Transcripts
Neither tapes nor transcripts of KCRW music programs are available.
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