Throwback Sessions

Field Music blend a pastoral vibe reminiscent of the folky side of progressive rock with a crafty slickness to their songwriting.

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Robert Glasper bridges the old school with the new —fusing elements of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. He performed a powerful set of music right before COVID took hold.

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Frank Emilio Flynn was a giant of Cuban music — recording for Blue Note Records — and KCRW was lucky enough to host him for a very special Morning Becomes Eclectic live session.

Throwback Session: Frank Emilio Flynn live on MBE in 2001

Frank Emilio Flynn was a giant of Cuban music — recording for Blue Note Records — and KCRW was lucky enough to host him for a very special Morning Becomes Eclectic live session.

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Archy Marshall aka King Krule made an impressive debut at just the age of 18.

Throwback Session: King Krule live on MBE in 2013

Archy Marshall aka King Krule made an impressive debut at just the age of 18.

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Femi Kuti is the eldest son of Afrobeat legend and pioneer Fela Kuti.

Throwback Session: Femi Kuti live on MBE in 2011

Femi Kuti is the eldest son of Afrobeat legend and pioneer Fela Kuti.

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In 2012, influential reggae and ska musician Jimmy Cliff performed a special acoustic set on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Revisit this classic session featuring a living legend.

Throwback Session: Jimmy Cliff live on MBE in 2012

In 2012, influential reggae and ska musician Jimmy Cliff performed a special acoustic set on Morning Becomes Eclectic. Revisit this classic session featuring a living legend.

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In 2012, English electronic dance legends, Orbital, emerged from an 8-year hiatus with a new album “Wonky.” KCRW DJ Mario Cotto recalls ‘totally losing his marbles’ during the set.

Throwback Session: Orbital live on MBE in 2012

In 2012, English electronic dance legends, Orbital, emerged from an 8-year hiatus with a new album “Wonky.” KCRW DJ Mario Cotto recalls ‘totally losing his marbles’ during the set.

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UK/Caribbean Afro-Soul outfit Cymande have been hugely influential in DJ and hip-hop circles for decades.

Throwback Session: Cymande live on MBE in 2016

UK/Caribbean Afro-Soul outfit Cymande have been hugely influential in DJ and hip-hop circles for decades.

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The Internet’s sound is full of swagger and style.

Throwback Session: The Internet live on MBE in 2015

The Internet’s sound is full of swagger and style.

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The Hot 8 Brass Band literally shook KCRW's walls, with their signature style of heavy New Orleans jazz hip-hop funk, during their Morning Becomes Eclectic performance.

Throwback Session: Hot 8 Brass Band live on MBE in 2017

The Hot 8 Brass Band literally shook KCRW's walls, with their signature style of heavy New Orleans jazz hip-hop funk, during their Morning Becomes Eclectic performance.

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The power of Laura Mvula’s voice was emotional and epic in her KCRW debut performance.

Throwback Session: Laura Mvula live on MBE in 2013

The power of Laura Mvula’s voice was emotional and epic in her KCRW debut performance.

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John Legend for this week's Throwback Session. Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW.

Throwback Session: John Legend live on MBE in 2014

John Legend for this week's Throwback Session. Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW.

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In 1996 Café Tacvba was in the middle of a meteoric rise.

Throwback Session: Café Tacvba live on MBE in 1996

In 1996 Café Tacvba was in the middle of a meteoric rise.

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On March 8, 2011, KCRW’s basement studio was hit by a lethal Swedish meteor called Lykke Li.

Throwback Session: Lykke Li live on MBE in 2011

On March 8, 2011, KCRW’s basement studio was hit by a lethal Swedish meteor called Lykke Li.

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KCRW is highlighting monumental live sessions from our archive. Revisit Moby's 1999 performance.

Throwback Session: Moby live on MBE in 1999

KCRW is highlighting monumental live sessions from our archive. Revisit Moby's 1999 performance.

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KCRW DJ Novena Carmel shares the powerful 2014 MBE session with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.

Throwback Session: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings live on MBE in 2014

KCRW DJ Novena Carmel shares the powerful 2014 MBE session with Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.

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John Moses recalls the wonderfully eccentric 2016 Morning Becomes Eclectic session with Animal Collective.

Throwback Session: Animal Collective live on MBE in 2016

John Moses recalls the wonderfully eccentric 2016 Morning Becomes Eclectic session with Animal Collective.

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Aaron Byrd has seen a lot of studio sessions during his 13 years at KCRW.

Throwback Session: Marlon Williams Live on MBE (2018)

Aaron Byrd has seen a lot of studio sessions during his 13 years at KCRW.

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KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic is featuring throwback live sessions every Thursday. Lean into the hypnotic grooves of Khruangbin with this essential 2018 performance.

Throwback Session: Khruangbin live on MBE (2018)

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic is featuring throwback live sessions every Thursday. Lean into the hypnotic grooves of Khruangbin with this essential 2018 performance.

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KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic is featuring throwback live sessions every Thursday.

Throwback Session: Kamasi Washington live on MBE (2018)

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic is featuring throwback live sessions every Thursday.

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