In Residence Sessions

How Arlo Parks followed her musical instincts into ‘Sunbeams’

Arlo Parks is an incredible 20-year-old singer-songwriter, musician, and poet. Arlo Parks joined us for a conversation and an exclusive performance for Morning Becomes Eclectic.

Feb. 19, 2021 from Morning Becomes Eclectic

One of the million reasons that Mark Oliver Everett — aka eels, aka e — has been on Morning Becomes Eclectic so many times is because you can count on him for two things.

In Residence: Eels perform a Brian Wilson classic and songs from their new recording ‘Earth To Dora’

In Residence Sessions

One of the million reasons that Mark Oliver Everett — aka eels, aka e — has been on Morning Becomes Eclectic so many times is because you can count on him for two things.

Jan. 29, 2021 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Ceu performs songs from her most recent album and covers a Brazilian favorite

Ceu performs three songs for KCRW’s In Residence session including non-album versions of songs, records a Brazilian favorite., The Brazilian artist also shares insights into her…

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Ceu performs songs from her most recent album and covers a Brazilian favorite

Ceu performs three songs for KCRW’s In Residence session including non-album versions of songs, records a Brazilian favorite., The Brazilian artist also shares insights into her…

Dec. 15, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Jungle Fire’s thrilling TropiFunk is a melting pot of Los Angeles sounds

Jungle Fire represents Los Angeles in the best way possible by creating a melting pot of sound reflecting our diaspora.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Jungle Fire’s thrilling TropiFunk is a melting pot of Los Angeles sounds

Jungle Fire represents Los Angeles in the best way possible by creating a melting pot of sound reflecting our diaspora.

Nov. 17, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Fabiano Do Nascimento performs classically inspired work and shares a brand new composition

Back in 2015, Tom Schnabel shared music by an extraordinary acoustic guitarist he'd heard that played a seven-string guitar.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Fabiano Do Nascimento performs classically inspired work and shares a brand new composition

Back in 2015, Tom Schnabel shared music by an extraordinary acoustic guitarist he'd heard that played a seven-string guitar.

Oct. 6, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Nana Adjoa covers Wilco and debuts hopeful songs from her new album

Dutch-Ghanaian singer-songwriter Nana Adjoa creates a fully integrated sound, mixing soulful vocals that float and surge with power.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Nana Adjoa covers Wilco and debuts hopeful songs from her new album

Dutch-Ghanaian singer-songwriter Nana Adjoa creates a fully integrated sound, mixing soulful vocals that float and surge with power.

Sep. 22, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Raphael Saadiq performs uplifting anthem: ‘Keep on Marchin’

Raphael Saadiq performs three songs for KCRW’s In Residence session, and shares insights on his studio, his creative process, and the venues where he wants to play when COVID is over.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Raphael Saadiq performs uplifting anthem: ‘Keep on Marchin’

Raphael Saadiq performs three songs for KCRW’s In Residence session, and shares insights on his studio, his creative process, and the venues where he wants to play when COVID is over.

Sep. 15, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Perfume Genius covers Leonard Cohen and performs acclaimed new work

Perfume Genius joins KCRW to perform tracks from his heralded 2020 album "Set My Heart On Fire Immediately," and also covers Leonard Cohen.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Perfume Genius covers Leonard Cohen and performs acclaimed new work

Perfume Genius joins KCRW to perform tracks from his heralded 2020 album "Set My Heart On Fire Immediately," and also covers Leonard Cohen.

Sep. 8, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Yuna debuts R&B-pop gem and covers the White Stripes in live performance video

Yuna premieres new work in live performance for KCRW’s In Residence series.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Yuna debuts R&B-pop gem and covers the White Stripes in live performance video

Yuna premieres new work in live performance for KCRW’s In Residence series.

Sep. 1, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Norah Jones performs a Dolly Parton classic and new album tracks

Norah Jones released her album “Pick Me Up Off The Floor” earlier this year — offering a personal and political view of her world.

Live Performances

In Residence: Norah Jones performs a Dolly Parton classic and new album tracks

Norah Jones released her album “Pick Me Up Off The Floor” earlier this year — offering a personal and political view of her world.

Aug. 25, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Jensen McRae is an LA-based artist on the rise

Jensen McRae is one of KCRW’s favorite new artists of 2020, without even releasing her debut album.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Jensen McRae is an LA-based artist on the rise

Jensen McRae is one of KCRW’s favorite new artists of 2020, without even releasing her debut album.

Aug. 18, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Peter CottonTale is Chicago’s latest artist to defy genre rules

Peter CottonTale’s debut album “Catch” channels multiple genres threaded by songs of inspiration and spirituality.

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Peter CottonTale is Chicago’s latest artist to defy genre rules

Peter CottonTale’s debut album “Catch” channels multiple genres threaded by songs of inspiration and spirituality.

Aug. 11, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Rufus Wainwright took time away to ‘Unfollow The Rules’

Rufus Wainwright joins KCRW for a storytelling performance and exclusive Q&A behind his latest album “Unfollow The Rules.”

In Residence Sessions

In Residence: Rufus Wainwright took time away to ‘Unfollow The Rules’

Rufus Wainwright joins KCRW for a storytelling performance and exclusive Q&A behind his latest album “Unfollow The Rules.”

Aug. 4, 2020 from Music Special Programming

In Residence: Rocky Dawuni uses music as a catalyst for social transformation