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Morning Becomes Eclectic

An early 80's Chaka Khan Deep Cut featuring backing vocals from 15 yr old Whitney Houston, her mother + Luther Vandross

Novena Carmel
Novena Carmel
Hand-Picked MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk

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

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

Mar 30, 2026

Thanks for joining us for a cozy and invigorating Monday mix on MBE. We heard a trifecta of successive birthday salutes to Tracy Chapman, Norah Jones, and MC Hammer.. The latter of which, inspired connections to classic Prince and a Chaka Khan track that featured a few legendary musicians on backing vocals early in their career. Plus we gave away tickets for both Crypto arena and SB Bowl shows for Jungle with Rio Kosta. 

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      Novena Carmel

      Host of Morning Becomes Eclectic, co-host of Lost Notes

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      Nassir Nassirzadeh

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