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Morning Becomes Eclectic

D.A. Pennebaker

Novena Carmel
Novena Carmel
Hand-Picked Music Indie / AltSoul / Funk
Chris Douridas talks to D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, the production team responsible for Sessions on West 54th, a PBS music series, hosted by Chris Douridas. The series features live interviews and performances by artists including KD Lang, Ben Folds Five, Patti Smith, World Party, Zap Mama, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Phillip Glass.
Chris Douridas talks to D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, the production team responsible for Sessions on West 54th, a PBS music series, hosted by Chris Douridas. The series features live interviews and performances by artists including KD Lang, Ben Folds Five, Patti Smith, World Party, Zap Mama, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Phillip Glass.
Jun 16, 1997

Chris Douridas talks to D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, the production team responsible for Sessions on West 54th, a PBS music series, hosted by Chris Douridas. The series features live interviews and performances by artists including KD Lang, Ben Folds Five, Patti Smith, World Party, Zap Mama, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Phillip Glass.

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      Chris Douridas

      KCRW DJ

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      Ariana Morgenstern

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