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Forget green beer. Stick to corned beef, creamy mashed potatoes, and delicious cabbage.

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 She was the most influential American DJ you’ve never heard of. Deirdre O’Donoghue was a vital force in the musical underground of the 1980s.

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The Anaheim Planning Commission voted to change zoning laws to accommodate Disneyland. What does the city get in return, and what will the changes bring to the Magic Kingdom?

Disneyland is about to embark on a $2 billion expansion

The Anaheim Planning Commission voted to change zoning laws to accommodate Disneyland. What does the city get in return, and what will the changes bring to the Magic Kingdom?

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Revisit World Party’s jaunty waltz “Mystery Girl,” performed live on MBE in 1997.

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Revisit World Party’s jaunty waltz “Mystery Girl,” performed live on MBE in 1997.

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Christine and the Queens has the distinction of being the first-ever duet on an MGMT album.

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Inaccessibility of professional hair care is leading Black college students at predominantly non-Black schools to provide discounted services from their dorms.

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Inaccessibility of professional hair care is leading Black college students at predominantly non-Black schools to provide discounted services from their dorms.

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An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

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Click in for the “loose-knit hip-hop and future jazz” grooves of Madlib and Karriem Riggis’ Jahari Massamba Unit.

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The Grateful Dead has broken the record for most top 40 albums on the Billboard charts, beating Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. What’s behind the band’s long-lasting popularity?

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Jimmy Kimmel tempted John Cena to bare all at the Oscars. Other than that, there were little surprises. “Oppenheimer” dominated with seven wins.

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On the fourth anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID a pandemic, what does the illness look like today, and what do we now know about long COVID?

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A bill that would force TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company is quickly advancing through Congress. First Amendment and national security issues could arise.

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“Pull the rope!”

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“Oppenheimer” dominated the Academy Awards with seven wins, and “Barbie” earned one Oscar. But the possibility of another Hollywood strike hovered over the night.

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“Oppenheimer” dominated the Academy Awards with seven wins, and “Barbie” earned one Oscar. But the possibility of another Hollywood strike hovered over the night.

from KCRW Features

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

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"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, March 10, 2024

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

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