Live Performances

It’s been one year since concert venues and music festivals have indefinitely closed their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

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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: 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.”

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KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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

KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

In Residence: Lianne La Havas digs deep to express her feelings

KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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Femi Kuti is the eldest son of Afrobeat legend and pioneer Fela Kuti.

Throwback Session: Femi Kuti live on MBE in 2011

Femi Kuti is the eldest son of Afrobeat legend and pioneer Fela Kuti.

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KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

In Residence: Blake Mills comes full circle with Sound City Studios

KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

In Residence: Laura Marling found inspiration through Maya Angelou collection

KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

In Residence: Aloe Blacc takes ‘A.I.M.’ on his new album 'All Love Everything'

KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

In Residence: Devon Gilfillian blends psych, Afrobeat and soul sounds in live session

KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

In Residence: Juana Molina records improvised arrangements of career highlights

KCRW's In Residence sessions feature storytelling performances and commentary from some of our favorite artists.

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KCRW introduces In Residence . A new series featuring live tracks with artist commentary and companion Q&A.

In Residence: Jonathan Wilson performs ‘Dixie Blur’ tracks and covers the Four Tops

KCRW introduces In Residence . A new series featuring live tracks with artist commentary and companion Q&A.

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KCRW celebrates the debut of Ed O’Brien’s new project EOB with a live session. The Radiohead guitarist steps out for a solo project with his new album Earth.

Radiohead's Ed O'Brien debuts music from his solo project EOB with live performance

KCRW celebrates the debut of Ed O’Brien’s new project EOB with a live session. The Radiohead guitarist steps out for a solo project with his new album Earth.

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Before heading home to Chicago at the end of her tour, Jamila Woods brought her band to KCRW. She performed a handful of powerful tracks from her latest release Legacy! Legacy!

Jamila Woods performs music from her celebrated release 'Legacy! Legacy!'

Before heading home to Chicago at the end of her tour, Jamila Woods brought her band to KCRW. She performed a handful of powerful tracks from her latest release Legacy! Legacy!

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CAP UCLA and KCRW Presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo live from an empty Royce Hall. The performance was recorded and can be streamed on KCRW.com

Watch: CAP UCLA and KCRW Presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo, recorded live at UCLA’s Royce Hall

CAP UCLA and KCRW Presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo live from an empty Royce Hall. The performance was recorded and can be streamed on KCRW.com

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How you can help the music industry — and how the music industry can help each other. Here are some ways you can support artists while we cope with the societal changes of coronavirus.

7 ways to help musicians and the music industry during the coronavirus outbreak

How you can help the music industry — and how the music industry can help each other. Here are some ways you can support artists while we cope with the societal changes of coronavirus.

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