Mayer Hawthorne

Based in Australia but born in Zambia, Sampa the Great is a poet and emcee, as well as a songwriter.

Pete Yorn has been on a solo acoustic tour for the last few years previewing new songs and playing deep cuts from his albums.

A mix of traditional Afro-Cuban styles and good old American funk, Cuban showman Cimafunk (and his 8 member band) offers a sound that is capturing hearts stateside.

Ghanaian xylophone master Isaac Birituro and Leeds singer/songwriter Sonny Johns (aka The Rail Abandon) team up to cross boundaries.

House music maestro Sonny Fodera has risen through the house music ranks the old fashioned way.

Sharing a perspective from the LGBTQ+ community, Claud gifts us with "Wish You Were Gay," a story of unrequited love that transcends gender lines.

Back in the 80's, The Alarm was part of a fraternity of British rock bands that made their way to U.S. shores.

Nels Cline is best known for his work as Wilco's stellar guitarist, with Rolling Stone placing him as the 82nd best guitarist of all time.

The latest show from Morning Becomes Eclectic, hosted by Jason Bentley. New releases, artists, live performances, and artist interviews. At KCRW.com.