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Morning Becomes Eclectic

Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

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Morning Becomes Eclectic: Chris Douridas' Grammy Highlights + The legacy of Fela Kuti
Chris Douridas guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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KCRW Honors Fela Kuti with Yeni Kuti & Jad Abumrad
Over the weekend, Nigerian music legend Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. In recognition of this honor, KCRW and Talkhouse welcomed Fela's daughter, Yeni Kuti, and Jad Abumrad, the creator of the hit podcast, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, to our Annenberg Performance Studio on Thursday, January 29. The conversation was moderated by MBE's very own Novena Carmel.
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Justin Vernon's offering and return to the stage for Minneapolis
Bon Iver's Justin Vernon shares heartfelt offering for Minneapolis with new song and rare return to the stage.
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Morning Becomes Eclectic: Bruce Springsteen & Bon Iver offer songs for Minneapolis
Chris Douridas guests hosts KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
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Morning Becomes Eclectic: Margo Price dotes on Doechii and honors her late friend Bob Weir
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Bardo: Live From KCRW HQ
Bardo brought vintage R&B grooves and Colombian rhythms to the KCRW Annenberg Performance Studio, channeling La Mirada roots into an adventurous sonic rebirth.
Feb 5, 2026 • 21m Listen
Silvana Estrada: Live From KCRW HQ
The Mexican singer-songwriter displayed a stunning, emotional blend of Latin American folk tradition and jazz-tinged vocals at KCRW’s Annenberg Performance studio.
Jan 22, 2026 • 20m Listen
Khruangbin: Live From KCRW HQ
Khruangbin brought hypnotic “ii” reimaginings to KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, weaving melodic bass, shimmering guitar, and deep-pocket drumming into an intimate, transportive flow.
Jan 12, 2026 • 21m Listen
Wisp: Live From KCRW HQ
At KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, Wisp brought shimmering shoegaze textures and spectral vocals — a restless, romantic glow that lingers long after the last chord.
Jan 8, 2026 • 21m Read

Natalie Bergman: Live From KCRW HQ
At KCRW’s Annenberg Performance Studio, Natalie Bergman offered gospel-soaked soul and bright Memphis grooves — a radiant gift of hard-won generosity and resilience.
Dec 18, 2025 • 28m Read