Summer Mixtape: Lucinda Williams and Anne Litt

Aug. 14, 2023 Best New Music

The first episode of this year’s Summer Mixtape features Lucinda Williams and Anne Litt. Illustration by Evan Solano/KCRW.

Press Play is kicking off its week-long Summer Mixtape, featuring artist interviews and curated sets from KCRW DJs. Today, country rock star Lucinda Williams talks about her new album titled "Stories from a Rock N Roll Heart," continued recovery from a stroke, close relationship with her dad, and more. Plus, DJ Anne Litt shares a special playlist inspired by Williams.

From this Episode:

Lucinda Williams on making music at age 70, learning from her poet dad

The country rock star talks about collaborating with other artists, recovering from a stroke, and growing up around great minds in literature.

30 min

Hear Anne Litt’s DJ set — inspired by Lucinda Williams

KCRW DJ Anne Litt’s Summer Mixtape set includes tracks by Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan, and Margo Price.

26 min

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins