Ariana Morgenstern

Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

KCRW Staff/Producer

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In honor of our fathers, we turn to the great Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour, who shares "My Child" (featuring the late great Nigerian master drummer Babatunde Olatunji).

Youssou N’Dour: “My Child”

In honor of our fathers, we turn to the great Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour, who shares "My Child" (featuring the late great Nigerian master drummer Babatunde Olatunji).

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Steve Lacy is a Compton native and guitarist for The Internet, and he just released a debut solo release to great anticipation.

Steve Lacy is an artist to know, download the timeless 'Playground'

Steve Lacy is a Compton native and guitarist for The Internet, and he just released a debut solo release to great anticipation.

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Jamila Woods comes to us with the song "Baldwin," a tribute to the great writer who addressed whiteness in the USA and inspired Woods.

Jamila Woods: “Baldwin” featuring Nico Segal

Jamila Woods comes to us with the song "Baldwin," a tribute to the great writer who addressed whiteness in the USA and inspired Woods.

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The beloved and prolific troubadour David Gray goes acoustic on his latest EP, which was recorded at his home studio with just a piano and guitar.

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If Oh Land's latest album were a book about the process of love, pain, and life - "Speak To Me With Love" would be a chapter to read over and over.

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Identical twins Jared and Jonathan Mattson are known as the Mattson 2, a dynamic jazz-infused duo. "Essence" is a throwback, smooth sounding jam that blends genres.

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