Inara George

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Channel Tres reflects on the music that made him whole as an artist and a person, from Prince and Nate Dogg to D’Angelo and Pharrell.

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Machinedrum opens his bag to share his favorite music for self-reflection, from the ambient pop of Sam Prekop to Tigran Hamasyan’s modern/classical…

Guitarist/producer M. Ward joins KCRW’s Private Playlist to talk about Curtis Mayfield’s early work, the beautiful grit of Manuel Galbán, and the sense of discovery in John Coltrane.

Maral’s richly psychedelic electronic music draws on influences near and far. Her session for KCRW’s Private Playlist moves from Nico to Iranian classical music and beyond.

L.A. punk legend Alice Bag joins KCRW's Private Playlist to share her favorite recent jams, including selections from her punk-rock exercise series, "Fit for the Apocalypse."

Songwriter/rapper/vocalist DUCKWRTH has a voracious appetite for music new and old. His session for KCRW’s Private Playlist runs the gamut from Michael Jackson to Machinedrum.

In this special edition of Private Playlist, Younge and Muhammad reflect on the music that’s currently giving them communion, inspiration, and release amidst the uprisings.

Jennifer Lee  spoke with KCRW on how she got her start in the beat battles of Leimert Park, and quickly carved out a space in the legendary Low End Theory scene out of Lincoln…

The legendary Bob Mould joins KCRW’s Private Playlist to talk about his lifelong love of the Byrds, discovering The Avalanches in NYC, and the liberating gifts of Janelle Monáe.