Morning Becomes Eclectic
Don Was and his Neverending Groove In The Face of Adversity
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Morning Becomes Eclectic
Don Was and his Neverending Groove In The Face of Adversity
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Novena welcomes legendary musician, producer, composer, music supervisor, filmmaker, label head and incredible human Don Was, returns to KCRW as our special guest on Morning Becomes Eclectic. After over 50 years in music, he's finally set out on his first material under his own name, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. We talk about his career, the new album and his ongoing mantra "Groove In The Face Of Adversity" and close with one of the few people he has yet to collaborate with. We also give away tickets to his upcoming show at the Lodge Room. Tune in for an inspiring and beautiful conversation you don't want to miss.
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