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Rumors are that Tristan Bechet aka TRZTN is working on the soundtrack to a horror film now that his new album is out.

For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Frankie Reyes highlights his favorite “techno-indigenous” composers blending old traditions with new technologies.

We have something very special for you! Today, we meet at the intersection of flamenco and L.A jazz, care of Rodrigo Y Gabriela, a thrilling acoustic guitar duo out of Mexico City.

Amythyst Kiah is tapped as an up-and-coming secret that we need to get to know better with a new version of Kiah’s radically reimagined song “Black Myself” a powerful track originally…

An international mix of future soul, deep dance, indie rock, and jazz.

Today on MBE, we've got a special live performance by Arlo Parks that you DO NOT want to miss. Plus, as always, we serve up fresh new tracks from artists we think you'll know.

Last year, Bartees Strange extolled his favorite band The National via an EP of covers. Strange’s debut album is a startling contrast to that work with “Mustang” at its epicenter.

Percussive producer Nicola Cruz orchestrates polyrhythms based on his Ecuadorian roots.

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.