John Legend sets the stage for a couple of intimate Greek Theatre shows
Ahead of two nights of storytelling and solo piano at the Greek Theatre, John Legend hits KCRW HQ with a guest DJ set featuring Killer Mike, Mos Def, and Jay-Z.
Unstoppable South London native Raye has penned songs for Beyonce and John Legend, opened for Kali Uchis and SZA this summer, and is a part of British Vogue's 'The Vogue 25,” honoring…
(Stream the full session here) John Legend started his intimate set as part of KCRW’s Apogee Sessions series with a song about his prowess in the bedroom, “Tonight”, and as…
This week on New Ground, a special visit with Grammy Award-winning superstar John Legend. John talks with host Chris Douridas about the strong ambition he showed at an early age (he was salutatorian, student council president, and prom king in high school), meeting Kanye West in college, finding his voice on the new album "Once Again", and his love for the great Nina Simone. He also gives us stunning performances of several tracks from the new collection - as well as a cover of Simone's classic take on "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Get lifted with John Legend - on New Ground.
MBE at Sundance 2016! John Legend, Reggie Watts and More
The MBE crew hit the Sundance Film Festival to bring you the latest and greatest from the snowy slopes of Park City. From the moment we landed, it was clear…
Think back to the weeks and months leading up to the most recent presidential election. There was a sense, more than anytime I can recall during my lifetime, that every individual mattered, that each of us actually had the power to bring about change in the world. For me personally, it marked the first time I contributed to a political campaign. I made phone calls, I got involved, and I actually made notes about key dates regarding the campaigns in my calendar. The exhilaration of the political climate in 2008 seemed to echo sentiments we all associate with the 60s and 70s, when social change was making gains daily.
Album Preview: John Legend & The Roots –“Wake Up!”
You can hear the new album from John Legend & The Roots streaming in its entirety on KCRW.com as part of our Album Preview series. The band recently played a…
Download John Legend’s Cover of Rolling In The Deep
It’s just a covers kinda day, apparently! As soon as I heard the few first seconds of this cover of Adele’s “Rolling In the Deep”, I shouted to no one…
John Legend, Bahamas, How to Dress Well, Sleepy Sun and More on KCRW This Week
Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY Monday, August 18, Breezy soul singer Bahamas has a stunning new release and we’re thrilled to welcome…
This week on New Ground, a special visit with Grammy Award-winning superstar John Legend. John talks with host Chris Douridas about the strong ambition he showed at an early age (he was salutatorian, student council president, and prom king in high school), meeting Kanye West in college, finding his voice on the new album "Once Again", and his love for the great Nina Simone. He also gives us stunning performances of several tracks from the new collection - as well as a cover of Simone's classic take on "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Get lifted with John Legend - on New Ground.
