Visionary trumpeter Jon Hassell is the originator of the musical concept known as "Fourth World," which he defines as "a unified primitive/futuristic sound combining features of world…
Private Playlist: Madame Gandhi on Fela, feminism, and the bravery of Brian Eno and Jon Hassell
Musician and activist Madame Gandhi joins KCRW's Private Playlist to talk about Fela Kuti’s enduring message; the strange bravery of Brian Eno and Jon Hassell; and Kondi Band’s…
When I was in college, exploring new genres of music with a voracious mind, albums by Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, and Brian Eno led me to this Trumpeter and Composer…
Trumpeter and composer Jon Hassell shares his latest release Last Night the Moon Came Dropping It's Clothes in the Street as guest deejay on Morning Becomes Eclectic at 11:15am.
Vacationer, Jon Hassell, and More on KCRW This Week
Upcoming Live Performances on MORNING BECOMES ECLECTIC with host JASON BENTLEY Tuesday, July 15, Vacationer has created a perfect soundtrack to summer with their sophomore album…
...from Last Night the Moon Came Dropping Its Clothes in the Street.
Jon Hassell is an artist and trumpeter who may not be prolific but records music to levitate by...
This week, five days of free downloads come your way via: Young Fathers, who have captured the ears of our nighttime DJs; avant-garde trumpeter Jon Hassell, who shares his first…
Private Playlist: Lady Blackbird honors fearless and transcendent artistry
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Lady Blackbird honors the fearless and transcendent artistry of her influences, including Billie Holiday, Donny Hathaway, and more.
Private Playlist: Xinxin’s Janize Ablaza spins a soundtrack for space travel
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Xinxin singer/guitarist Janize Ablaza spins the best music for interplanetary travel, including Herbie Hancock and Cibo Matto.
Private Playlist: Lyric Jones is all about music that makes you hit rewind
Lyric Jones joins KCRW’s “Private Playlist” to share the music that makes her hit rewind, from early influences like Georgia Anne Muldrow to current favorites like CARRTOOONS.
Private Playlist: DUCKWRTH brews a perfect blend of classic and contemporary
Songwriter/rapper/vocalist DUCKWRTH has a voracious appetite for music new and old. His session for KCRW’s Private Playlist runs the gamut from Michael Jackson to Machinedrum.
Private Playlist: A playlist featuring seven of our favorite segments
A special one-hour edition of KCRW’s Private Playlist, featuring seven of our favorite listening sessions with Southern California’s most notable musical figures.
Private Playlist: Mary Lattimore is communing with musical kindred spirits
Harpist Mary Lattimore speaks with KCRW’s Private Playlist about her favorite quarantine listening by kindred spirits including The Cure, Harmonia and Julianna Barwick.
Rare and legendary interviews with musicians, filmmakers, artists, and auteurs on KCRW's "SNAP," newly transferred and remastered from the source tapes.
