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Morning Becomes Eclectic

MBE Oct. 25: Long-awaited Sass and Prince-inspired funk

Novena Carmel
Novena Carmel
Hand-Picked MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk
The Bay Area’s Sass has been cooking up an album since 1977, and it was finally served up this month. The group has performed alongside the likes of Lionel Richie and the Commodores and The Main Ingredient.
The Bay Area’s Sass has been cooking up an album since 1977, and it was finally served up this month. The group has performed alongside the likes of Lionel Richie and the Commodores and The Main Ingredient.
Oct 25, 2022

The Bay Area’s Sass has been cooking up an album since 1977, and it was finally served up this month. The group has performed alongside the likes of Lionel Richie and the Commodores and The Main Ingredient. Get ready to get your groove on to their hot new drop. “Do It.”

Feeling funky? Anthony and Novena have you covered with a Prince-influenced set including the likes of Joshy Soul, Louis Cole, and, of course, the Purple One himself.

Enter the perfect spooky season giveaway for the the 23rd Annual Noche de los Muertos festival at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, this Saturday, Oct. 29. Get a taste of Thee Sacred Souls “Future Lover” and “Tres Hermanos” from Hermanos Gutiérrez, who are both on the lineup alongside a couple other artists, plus immerse yourself in altars, art exhibitions, cultural performances, and food vendors.

And another one! We would love to send you to witness the magic of Antonio Sánchez live at UCLA Royce Hall on Thursday, November 3. We have five pairs of tickets to give away! Best of luck.

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      Anthony Valadez

      co-host of KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic

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      Novena Carmel

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

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      Anna Chang

      Producer, KCRW Music Department

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