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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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Raphael Saadiq
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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
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Chris Douridas hosts an interview and live performance by indie rock darlings Blind Pilot.
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
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
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Chris Douridas hosts an interview and live performance with Ryan Lindsey.
Naim Amor
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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
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Chris Douridas interviews the band Sunny Day Sets Fire and debuts original live tracks previously taped in London.
Sunny Levine
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Chris Douridas hosts an interview and performance with electro-soul-pop adventurer Sunny Levine in the 2pm hour.
Carole King
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Chris Douridas hosts a very special conversation and intimate performance with singer-songwriter Carole King. Carole discusses her unparalleled career as a songwriter -- what it was like to work in the New York's legendary Brill building, her celebrated Tapestry album, writing songs that became hits for others -- and what her artistic ambitions are today. She also sings a variety of songs from her illustrious catalog.
Hanne Hukkelberg
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This week on New Ground, Chris Douridas hosts an interview with Norwegian chanteuse Hanne Hukkelberg. Hanne talks with Chris about the nature of her unique composing style and her singular blend of jazz, traditional music, and pop. She also gives us exclusive access to beautiful live concert recordings from her recent European tour. Discover a bright new talent this Saturday - on New Ground.
Carina Round
This week on New Ground, a visit from pop adventurer Carina Round. The Wolverhampton, England native tells host Chris Douridas about finding her long lost father, collaborating with acclaimed producer Glen Ballard, and the inspiration behind songs from her third album "Slow Motion Addict." She also gives us a bracing live performance of tracks from the new collection. Get acquainted with Carina Round - on New Ground.
John Legend
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This week on New Ground, a special visit with Grammy Award-winning superstar John Legend. John talks with host Chris Douridas about the strong ambition he showed at an early age (he was salutatorian, student council president, and prom king in high school), meeting Kanye West in college, finding his voice on the new album "Once Again", and his love for the great Nina Simone. He also gives us stunning performances of several tracks from the new collection - as well as a cover of Simone's classic take on "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Get lifted with John Legend - on New Ground.
Johnette Napolitano
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The former voice of Concrete Blonde, Johnette Napolitano, joins Chris Douridas with an in-studio performance on New Ground in the 2 O'Clock hour.
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Chris was KCRW's second music director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic in the nineties. Today, Douridas delivers his impeccable taste each Saturday on New Ground (and weekdays with 5 new original shows for 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 to American Beauty, from Grosse Point Blank to Shrek 2, Chris makes eclectic music global.
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Neither tapes nor transcripts of KCRW music programs are available.
KCRW PRESENTS EVENTS
Brooklyn,
NY
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Yeasayer with Chairlift
Hollywood,
CA
Troubadour
Little Joy
Los Angeles,
CA
Hotel Cafe
James Walsh (of Starsailor)
San Francisco,
CA
Yoshi's (San Francisco)
Kassin + 2
Hollywood,
CA
Troubadour
Gram Rabbit with Pop Levi
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