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KCRW announces today Anne Litt as Program Director of Music – the fifth for the station – with past Music Directors being Jason Bentley, Nic Harcourt, Chris Douridas, and Tom Schnabel.

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Tom Schnabel revisits some musical gems from the past, from African and Corsican music to jazz and gospel favorites.

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Jose Galvan takes a break from his January MBE hosting duties to cue up 3 tracks for you to put on repeat over the holiday weekend.

Music For Your Weekend feat. Khruangbin & Leon Bridges, Lawrence Rothman, and De Lux

Jose Galvan takes a break from his January MBE hosting duties to cue up 3 tracks for you to put on repeat over the holiday weekend.

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The Jungle Giants premiere "Sending Me Ur Loving." The  track is a jumper, dropping at the tail end of this harrowing Australian Summer.

Track Premiere: Australian band The Jungle Giants bring us "Sending Me Ur Loving"

The Jungle Giants premiere "Sending Me Ur Loving." The  track is a jumper, dropping at the tail end of this harrowing Australian Summer.

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Reliable indie rockers Real Estate just announced their return with a new album  The Main Thing , out February 28. Listen to the bright lead single "Paper Cup" feat.

Real Estate announce new album and single "Paper Cup" (feat. Sylvan Esso)

Reliable indie rockers Real Estate just announced their return with a new album  The Main Thing , out February 28. Listen to the bright lead single "Paper Cup" feat.

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Tom Schnabel takes a trip down memory lane and shares some of his early musical moments and memories.

Rhythm Planet: Musical moments and memories

Tom Schnabel takes a trip down memory lane and shares some of his early musical moments and memories.

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Jamie Strong, co-founder of Innovative Leisure Records, tells us about the label's origins and their big party this weekend at Pappy & Harriet's.

Innovative Leisure Records celebrates 10-year anniversary

Jamie Strong, co-founder of Innovative Leisure Records, tells us about the label's origins and their big party this weekend at Pappy & Harriet's.

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Los Angeles-based duo Mapache announce new album and premiere "Life On Fire." Listen to their distinct SoCal sound influenced by Laurel Canyon folk, Bakersfield country and more.

KCRW Exclusive: Mapache announce new album and track premiere for 'Life On Fire'

Los Angeles-based duo Mapache announce new album and premiere "Life On Fire." Listen to their distinct SoCal sound influenced by Laurel Canyon folk, Bakersfield country and more.

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Aaron Byrd is back with anticipated releases for 2020. Check out gorgeous new work from Moses Sumney, the latest from recently announced Coachella Headliner Frank Ocean and much more.

Music For Your Weekend feat. Moses Sumney, Frank Ocean, Khruangbin & Leon Bridges, and J-Felix

Aaron Byrd is back with anticipated releases for 2020. Check out gorgeous new work from Moses Sumney, the latest from recently announced Coachella Headliner Frank Ocean and much more.

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KCRW DJ Anne Litt shares a track premiere from Chicago-based artist Neal Francis. His music is reminiscent of Dr.

Track Premiere: Neal Francis "Don't Call Me No More"

KCRW DJ Anne Litt shares a track premiere from Chicago-based artist Neal Francis. His music is reminiscent of Dr.

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Hello Seahorse! are a musica-indie outfit from Mexico City and they're back with their first new album since 2012.

Pan Caliente: Hello Seahorse! "Mujer"

Hello Seahorse! are a musica-indie outfit from Mexico City and they're back with their first new album since 2012.

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KCRW's Presents calendar is off to a very hot start in 2020. Check out all of the shows around SoCal we have coming your way in January.

KCRW Presents: New Year, New Shows

KCRW's Presents calendar is off to a very hot start in 2020. Check out all of the shows around SoCal we have coming your way in January.

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Robert Pollard  shows little sign of slowing down, with the announcement of the latest Guided By Voices album,   Surrender Your Poppy Field. Listen to the premiere of album track,…

Track Premiere: Guided By Voices 'Volcano'

Robert Pollard  shows little sign of slowing down, with the announcement of the latest Guided By Voices album,   Surrender Your Poppy Field. Listen to the premiere of album track,…

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Make a resolution to see more live music in 2020, starting with these terrific shows around town!

January Concert Picks from Rhythm Planet

Make a resolution to see more live music in 2020, starting with these terrific shows around town!

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Ring in the new year with a new playlist of recent releases from Rhythm Planet!

New Tunes for the New Year

Ring in the new year with a new playlist of recent releases from Rhythm Planet!

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Anthony Valadez serves up an eclectic mix to help you ring in the New Year!

Anthony Valadez's NYE 2020 party playlist

Anthony Valadez serves up an eclectic mix to help you ring in the New Year!

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KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd digs a bit deeper into the best of 2019, with this list of overlooked albums.

Music For Your Weekend: Aaron Byrd's overlooked albums of 2019 edition

KCRW DJ Aaron Byrd digs a bit deeper into the best of 2019, with this list of overlooked albums.

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Tom Schnabel picks his favorite jazz, world, and classical releases of 2019.

Rhythm Planet’s Best of 2019

Tom Schnabel picks his favorite jazz, world, and classical releases of 2019.

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Marion Hodges takes a break from holiday tunes and looks forward to albums on the horizon in 2020.

Music For Your Weekend 2020 preview feat. Tame Impala, MGMT, and Caribou

Marion Hodges takes a break from holiday tunes and looks forward to albums on the horizon in 2020.

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We’ve got a year-end treat for all you loyal Pan Caliente readers today! It’s a freshly minted exclusive groove track from LA’s very own BUYEPONGO.

Pan Caliente Track Premiere: Buyepongo 'Solo Yo'

We’ve got a year-end treat for all you loyal Pan Caliente readers today! It’s a freshly minted exclusive groove track from LA’s very own BUYEPONGO.

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Deck your musical halls with classics and holiday fare from places near and far!

Rhythm Planet holiday mix feat. classics and sounds from Brazil, Cuba, Syria, Lebanon, Jamaica, Trinidad and Hawai’i.

Deck your musical halls with classics and holiday fare from places near and far!

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Aaron Byrd is back with an excellent surprise release from KCRW favorite KAYTRANADA, plus new work from producers Def Sound and Shiva.

Music For Your Weekend feat. KAYTRANADA, Def Sound, and Shiva

Aaron Byrd is back with an excellent surprise release from KCRW favorite KAYTRANADA, plus new work from producers Def Sound and Shiva.

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Mr. Tropical brings forth a message of vibes, dance, peace and love.

Pan Caliente: Mr. Tropical 'Vamo a Bailá' (Video Premiere)

Mr. Tropical brings forth a message of vibes, dance, peace and love.

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