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You can hear the essence of great jazz vocalists like Carmen McRae, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughan in the sound of NYC’s Afro-Boricuan group duendita .

from Today's Top Tune

In honor of KCRW’s Fall 2024 Pledge Drive, we dig into some of our favorite “city” songs.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Inglewood-based Jean Dawson straddles multiple cultures and gives voice to fans who see themselves in his work.

from Today's Top Tune

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Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras' playlist, September 18, 2024

Music to lift your spirits. An expansive sonic journey featuring new and classic rhythms from all over the globe.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

Becky and the Birds “I made my baby cry” is trying to break your heart.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Sep 18, 2024

Becky and the Birds “I made my baby cry” is trying to break your heart.

from FREAKS ONLY

FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic  “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: FKA twigs, Franz Ferdinand, Royel Otis

FKA twigs delivers the euphoric electro epic “Eusexa” — the title track to her forthcoming album, due in January 2025.

from Music News

An audio folk story examining the tradition of Black watermelon long-haulers, who drive to farms in the South for watermelon and sell them in Black neighborhoods around the US.

Chasing the Watermelon Man

An audio folk story examining the tradition of Black watermelon long-haulers, who drive to farms in the South for watermelon and sell them in Black neighborhoods around the US.

from Lost Notes

LA’s Blondshell shares the blistering pop-punk ballad “What’s Fair” — daughters of mothers, listen at your own risk.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: September 18, 2024

LA’s Blondshell shares the blistering pop-punk ballad “What’s Fair” — daughters of mothers, listen at your own risk.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

On the heels of his new EP “Sophcore,” and ahead of a sold out show at Lodge Room — Moses Sumney hits HQ with a savory set of guest DJ selects.

From mid-70s highlife to 2024 Adult Jazz: Moses Sumney’s DJ selects

On the heels of his new EP “Sophcore,” and ahead of a sold out show at Lodge Room — Moses Sumney hits HQ with a savory set of guest DJ selects.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

LA artist and producer Roman Ariel boosts his confidence and builds his groove with “Got It.”

Today’s Top Tune: Roman Ariel - ‘Got It (feat. XOOL) (Radio Edit)

LA artist and producer Roman Ariel boosts his confidence and builds his groove with “Got It.”

from Today's Top Tune

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Get down to the sounds of Afro-future R&B + slinky synths via the latest singles from Sans Soucis, Duckwrth, and more.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Sep 17, 2024

Get down to the sounds of Afro-future R&B + slinky synths via the latest singles from Sans Soucis, Duckwrth, and more.

from FREAKS ONLY

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, September 17, 2024

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Guest DJ Moses Sumney spins selects from Ghanaian highlife artist Alhaji K Frimpong, India.Arie, Adult Jazz and more.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: Sep. 17, 2024

Guest DJ Moses Sumney spins selects from Ghanaian highlife artist Alhaji K Frimpong, India.Arie, Adult Jazz and more.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

Morning Becomes Eclectic playlist: September 17, 2024

KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews hosted by Novena Carmel.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Jungle's "Let's Go Back," with its relaxed grooves and vintage-y feel, keeps KCRW DJs coming back for more.

KCRW’s Top 30 chart: September 9–15, 2024

Jungle's "Let's Go Back," with its relaxed grooves and vintage-y feel, keeps KCRW DJs coming back for more.

Dancer, choreographer, and a founding member of LA’s Syncopated Ladies Melinda Sullivan uses her feet to make music.

Today’s Top Tune: Melinda Sullivan & Larry Goldings - ‘Do You Like’

Dancer, choreographer, and a founding member of LA’s Syncopated Ladies Melinda Sullivan uses her feet to make music.

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, September 16, 2024

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

from José Galván

Floridian rapper Doechii brings an inviting flow and old-school rhythms via her new LP “Alligator Bites Never Heal.”

FREAKS ONLY playlist: September 16, 2024

Floridian rapper Doechii brings an inviting flow and old-school rhythms via her new LP “Alligator Bites Never Heal.”

from FREAKS ONLY

Tune in for the meditative and intriguingly off-center sounds of Okay Kaya’s “Oh My God - That’s So Me.”

MBE playlist Sep. 16: Okay Kaya, Bryan Ferry, Tolliver

Tune in for the meditative and intriguingly off-center sounds of Okay Kaya’s “Oh My God - That’s So Me.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic