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Morning Becomes Eclectic

Pioneering Hip Hop Trio Digable Planets share inspiring cuts and perform an impromptu classic Live on MBE

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.

Mar 26, 2026

We throw it back on a Thursday on MBE to welcome legendary special guests Digable Planets, who share inspiring selections ahead of their Blowout Comb 30th anniversary tour and perform a live improvised version of their classic, "Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)". Plus , you'll hear joy from Mamas Gun and Marvin Gaye remixed and much more.

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      Novena Carmel

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

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      Nassir Nassirzadeh

      KCRW DJ

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      Digable Planets

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