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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    May-Day on MBE with a tribute from Ziggy Marley for Bob + new releases from BLARF, Pigeon and more

    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.

    May 1, 2026

    We welcome a new month and the start of the weekend on MBE with new releases from BLARF aka Eric André, the debut full-length from Pigeon feat. West African singer Falle Nioke, and the new album from grammy winning reggae singer Ziggy Marley, including a touching tribute to his father. Plus classic Bjork, a deep cut from Ellen McIlwaine, and festival tickets to HARD this summer.

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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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