Ulrich Schnauss

There’s no doubt 2021 is off to a great start with new and amazing releases.

Much of what distinguishes New Orleans today from other American cities can be traced back to deep French and African influences from the Caribbean Island now called Haiti.

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

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

According to the Swedish artist Badlands’ the song “Southbound Call” is about “laughing in the face of danger, and finding a sanctuary for the mind in times when life is hard.”

If there’s one thing that you can expect on KCRW, it's the support of artists who defy genre and category. Jose James is one of those artists.

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

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…

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.