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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    A song from Little Dragon that gave them the confidence to legitimize their career

    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.

    May 19, 2026

    Thanks for tuning in to a toe-tapping Tuesday edition of MBE with a special guest visit from KCRW President Jennifer Ferro, helping to protect what we trust for our Spring fundraiser. We started with a very important song for Little Dragon, recorded live at KCRW plus tickets to see James Blake and a sweepstakes to win a new iPhone.

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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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