LA Phil x KCRW:
World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
Created in partnership with the LA Phil, KCRW’s World Festival has been bringing in an eclectic array of artists from across the globe to the Hollywood Bowl stages for 20 years. This summer, some of the best performances from the festival’s two-decade history can be heard again online and on the radio. Sunday nights 6:30pm-8:00pm on KCRW.
Episode Listing
Sunday nights 6:30PM-8:00PM on KCRW
August 23
Kraftwerk (September 18, 2016 performance)
Yellow Magic Orchestra (June 26, 2011 performance)
Hosted by: Anne Litt
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August 30:
Femi Kuti (June 21, 2009 performance)
Janelle Monae (June 12, 2016 performance)
Hosted by: Anthony Valadez
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September 6:
Robyn (June 29, 2014 performance)
Blondie (July 9, 2017 performance)
Hosted by: Jason Bentley
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September 13:
St. Vincent (August 30, 2015 performance)
Blood Orange (September 24, 2017 performance)
Cibo Matto (June 26, 2011 performance)
Hosted by: Travis Holcombe
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September 20:
Rodrigo y Gabriela (July 14, 2013 performance)
Devotchka (July 14, 2013 performance)
Hosted by: Raul Campos
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September 27:
Little Dragon (June 17, 2018 performance)
Jimmy Cliff (July 25, 2010 performance)
Hosted by: Aaron Byrd
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October 4:
Flying Lotus (June 17, 2018 performance)
Santigold (June 21, 2009 performance)
Hosted by: Liza Richardson
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October 11:
Sigur Rós (Sep 24, 2016 performance)
Toro y Moi (June 16, 2019 performance)
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith (September 23, 2018 performance)
Hosted by: Novena Carmel
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How to Listen
Broadcasting every Sunday 6:30PM-8:00PM from August 23 to October 11
Tune in on the radio at 89.9 FM, online at kcrw.com, or via the KCRW mobile app.
The Hollywood Bowl needs your support
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, for the first time ever, we will not bring music to the venue's iconic stage. Today, as a non-profit organization that needs your support, we ask for you to Play your Part to help us sustain the LA Phil in this challenging time until we can return to our beloved venues. Keep the music going.
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