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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    MBE Jan. 25: MBE inspired new music, tropical tapestry D’Angel-versary

    Novena Carmel
    Novena Carmel
    Hand-Picked MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk
    Which whimsical Saskatchewanian artist is thanking MBE for inspiring their latest single? Click quick to find out…
    Which whimsical Saskatchewanian artist is thanking MBE for inspiring their latest single? Click quick to find out…
    Jan 25, 2023

    Everything is connected to the infinite power as we bring you a sneak peek of whimsical, Saskatchewanian multi-instrumentalist Mocky’s newest single days before it officially drops. Wondering what makes it so connected? Turns out, Mocky was inspired to craft “Eternal Samba” after a particularly fruitful morning listening to MBE.

    We’re also connecting it back to the year 2000 as we revisit D’Angelo’s seminal album Voodoo, released on this very day during that once very futuristic sounding year. Listen extra closely for the story of the Questlove conceived, D’Angelo x Lauryn Hill collab that was initially meant for Voodoo, but found itself delayed and reimagined.

    Plus, electrified tapestries of tropicalia from Tagua Tagua, classic Serge Gainsbourg, and plenty more.

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        Novena Carmel

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

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        Anthony Valadez

        co-host of KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic

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        Anna Chang

        Producer, KCRW Music Department

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