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Morning Becomes Eclectic

Jordan Rakei

Novena Carmel
Novena Carmel
Hand-Picked MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk
Jordan Rakei has become a steady beacon of the soulful and intimate music coming out of the London music scene. At 27 years old, he's 3 albums into his goal of 5 by the age of 30.
Jordan Rakei has become a steady beacon of the soulful and intimate music coming out of the London music scene. At 27 years old, he's 3 albums into his goal of 5 by the age of 30.
Jun 25, 2019

Jordan Rakei has become a steady beacon of the soulful and intimate music coming out of the London music scene. At 27 years old, he's 3 albums into his goal of 5 by the age of 30. We welcome him back to KCRW on the heels of the release of his new album Origin.

Images by Jeremiah Garcia.

Musicians:Jordan Rakei – Lead vocals, guitar, synth, pianoMax Gerl – Bass, bass synthImraan Paleker– Guitar, synthJim Macrae – Drums

Technical support:Kat Yore– Recording engineerNoah Belkin – Sound intern

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