LA Phil KCRW Festival

While he hails from Nigeria, Wizkid’s music has taken the world by storm. The singer-songwriter behind global megahits like “One Dance,” “Essence,” and the Grammy-winning Beyoncé collaboration “Brown Skin Girl” crafts songs that transcend borders and resonate with audiences everywhere. His ability to blend genres—from synth-driven club anthems to highlife and R&B—has earned him more […]

Within the ever-evolving landscape of R&B, SiR has solidified his place as one of the genre’s most compelling voices. Since his 2015 debut project Seven Sundays, he has consistently delivered soulful, introspective music that resonates with fans worldwide on songs like “Hair Down” with Kendrick Lamar, “No Evil,” and “Karma” featuring Isaiah Rashad. In 2024, he […]

If Bob Marley was reggae’s first great ambassador, brothers and sons of Bob, Damian "Jr. Gong" and Stephen Marley, have spent decades carrying forward his legacy. Both are celebrated singers, songwriters, and producers who’ve continued to push the boundaries of reggae with curiosity and innovation. Multi-Grammy-winner Damian Marley seamlessly blends reggae with hip-hop, and R&B, […]

The French band performs the lush and romantic electro-pop of their wildly influential debut Moon Safari, which Rolling Stone called one of the 100 best albums of the 1990s, with the emotional heft of orchestral accompaniment. Acclaimed producer and DJ Bonobo opens up the evening.