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Morning Becomes Eclectic

MBE Dec. 30: Chris Douridas guest hosts

Novena Carmel
Novena Carmel
Hand-Picked Music Indie / AltSoul / Funk
Gems from the year that was, artists to look out for in ‘23, and timeless treasures.
Gems from the year that was, artists to look out for in ‘23, and timeless treasures.
Dec 30, 2022

Start saying your fond farewells to 2022 with the expert guidance of prior host of MBE (and KCRW Music Director) Chris Douridas. Douridas keeps his mission statement simple: “New releases in all genres.” Expect that, and so much more. Gems from the year that was, artists to look out for in ‘23, and timeless treasures.

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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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