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It’s Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating four femme artists from wildly different backgrounds and distinct directions.

from KCRW’s Global Beat

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.

from Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras

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New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

FREAKS ONLY: March 22, 2023

New music. Emerging artists. No boundaries. Served fresh every weeknight, 8-10pm.

from FREAKS ONLY

Kicking off KCRW’s Spring Pledge Drive with a blend of the soul, jazz, and rock pioneers KCRW has been spinning over the years. Plus, brand new Meshell Ndegeocello and more.

MBE playlist Mar. 22: New Meshell Ndegeocello, Bad Bunny x Gorillaz, Tupac

Kicking off KCRW’s Spring Pledge Drive with a blend of the soul, jazz, and rock pioneers KCRW has been spinning over the years. Plus, brand new Meshell Ndegeocello and more.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Art school daredevil and post-punk legend Gina Birch , co-founder of The Raincoats , takes the limelight with her first-ever solo album.

Today’s Top Tune: Gina Birch - ‘I Play My Bass Loud’

Art school daredevil and post-punk legend Gina Birch , co-founder of The Raincoats , takes the limelight with her first-ever solo album.

from Today's Top Tune

Music to make you feel.

Francesca Harding's playlist, March 21, 2023

Music to make you feel.

from Francesca Harding

Nation of Language drops a new single, Charlotte Adigery & Bolis Pupul remix Dry Cleaning, and Water From Your Eyes gives a first taste from their new album.

FREAKS ONLY playlist: New Nation of Language, Dry Cleaning remixed

Nation of Language drops a new single, Charlotte Adigery & Bolis Pupul remix Dry Cleaning, and Water From Your Eyes gives a first taste from their new album.

from FREAKS ONLY

Spring is here! Celebrate with Iranian jams for the Persian new year, wise words on World Poetry day, and Spoon’s Britt Daniel talks with Adrian Sherwood about “Lucifer on the Moon.”

MBE playlist Mar. 21: Nowruz, World Poetry Day, and Spoon talks dub

Spring is here! Celebrate with Iranian jams for the Persian new year, wise words on World Poetry day, and Spoon’s Britt Daniel talks with Adrian Sherwood about “Lucifer on the Moon.”

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

NME unveils a ‘C23’ mixtape including vocal powerhouse Danielle Ponder, Brooklyn’s Say She She reel out a sharp new single, and dance jams abound.

KCRW’s Top 30: Dance floor delights x swoon-worthy vocal heights

NME unveils a ‘C23’ mixtape including vocal powerhouse Danielle Ponder, Brooklyn’s Say She She reel out a sharp new single, and dance jams abound.

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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.

Named after the iconic Afro-Latin boxer from Colombia, “Pambelé” is also the title of the latest track from Captain Planet .

Today’s Top Tune: Captain Planet - ‘Pambelé’ (Feat. Jimena Angel)

Named after the iconic Afro-Latin boxer from Colombia, “Pambelé” is also the title of the latest track from Captain Planet .

from Today's Top Tune

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

José Galván's playlist, March 20, 2023

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

from José Galván

Persian funk to celebrate Nowruz, T-Pain’s Black Sabbath rendition, and new tracks from Pale Blue, Jordan Ward, deem spencer, and Sofia Kourtesis

FREAKS ONLY playlist: Persian funk, T-Pain covers Black Sabbath

Persian funk to celebrate Nowruz, T-Pain’s Black Sabbath rendition, and new tracks from Pale Blue, Jordan Ward, deem spencer, and Sofia Kourtesis

from FREAKS ONLY

Young Gun Silver Fox build on the mellow mood set by their 2022 album ‘Ticket to Shangri-La’ with smooth sailing sounds from Marvin Gaye, and Paul McCartney.

Young Gun Silver Fox sail their sonic yacht to the island of smooth playlists

Young Gun Silver Fox build on the mellow mood set by their 2022 album ‘Ticket to Shangri-La’ with smooth sailing sounds from Marvin Gaye, and Paul McCartney.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Yacht Rock duo Young Gun Silver Fox bring desert island must-haves. Plus, they talk ‘Ticket to Shangri-La,’ and the halcyon days of Myspace.

MBE playlist Mar. 20: Marine Girls, Young Gun Silver Fox, ‘Copacabana’

Yacht Rock duo Young Gun Silver Fox bring desert island must-haves. Plus, they talk ‘Ticket to Shangri-La,’ and the halcyon days of Myspace.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

Chaotic nightcore hip-hop via JPEGMAFIA + Danny Brown, Sega Bodega’s hazy club antics, and synth church.

5 Songs to Hear This Week: Nightcore hip-hop, club antics, synth church

Chaotic nightcore hip-hop via JPEGMAFIA + Danny Brown, Sega Bodega’s hazy club antics, and synth church.

from Music News

Ever feel closer to your partner in the midst of a breakup? There is a song for that.

Today’s Top Tune: Overcoats - ‘Never Let You Go’

Ever feel closer to your partner in the midst of a breakup? There is a song for that.

from Today's Top Tune

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

LeRoy Downs' playlist, March 19, 2023

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

from LeRoy Downs

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…

Jason Kramer's playlist, March 19, 2023

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…

from Jason Kramer