The Afghan Whigs

KCRW’s Global Beat is a series highlighting emerging artists from around the world.

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

This week, Today’s Top Tune hand-picks some of the artists playing This Ain’t No Picnic , going down Aug. 27 and 28 Brookside at the Rose Bowl.

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

A soulful rhythmic journey through time and space... sonic love notes from cities to mountain tops, to the heart of the tropics and into the cosmos.

The hip-hop maven also talks her first international tour and her forthcoming album "As Above So Below," out Sept. 9.

Break out your beach chair and shades for a groovy, sun-soaked Tuesday.