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MusicAaron Byrd takes you on musical journey around the world, exploring sounds from the favelas of Brazil to the Taureg culture of Timbuktu, all in search of the perfect groove.
Aaron Byrd honors Aretha Franklin
MusicIn the wake of Aretha Franklin's passing, Aaron Byrd paid tribute to the Queen of Soul with a special two-hour set of her classic music.
Winter in America: Aaron Byrd Speaks Through His Show
MusicWhen the country endures tragedies like the ones we’ve experienced the last couple of days, I feel it is my responsibility to use my platform to reflect the sentiments of many.
Trackademicks
MusicI had the pleasure of having my man Jason Valerio, better known as Trackademicks, stop by for a guest dj set.
Music Library is Reborn
MusicKCRW DJs delve into the newly digitized music archive. With this new system, it is now as easy for DJs to play rare and obscure pieces as the latest releases. Listen as they explore the old and the new in this KCRW music special.
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Celebrating Apollo 11's moon landing through music
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Aussie artist Hatchie pushes her songwriting boundaries with 'Obsessed'
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Master saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell on improvising a 30-minute song
Los AngelesThis week is the launch of the Black Fire Sessions , two concerts at The Broad that celebrate innovative black musicians of the 1960s and ‘70s.
