KCRW Presents World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl

KCRW and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association present:
KCRW's World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl

The successful collaboration continues for a 12th season in 2010, starting June 20.

KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl, in its 12th year, will showcase an inspired line up of artists from around the globe on six Sundays, with headliners Baaba Maal (with special guests Playing for Change), The Swell Season, Goldfrapp, Jimmy Cliff, The Chemical Brothers, and Ozomatli.

Los Angeles-based public radio station KCRW 89.9 FM (and KCRW.com), along with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, present one of the most eclectic concert series in the country from this legendary hillside amphitheater every summer. From the music on the stage to the faces in the crowd, there is unique kind of energy that makes the World Festival special. See the full line up and information on purchasing tickets below.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL LINE UP

Sunday, June 20, at 7 PM
Hosted by Garth Trinidad

BAABA MAAL with special guests PLAYING FOR CHANGE
YEASAYER
TINARIWEN
FOOL’S GOLD

Earthy African sounds of Baaba Maal and Tinariwen meet tribal electro-prog Yeasayer and tropical Afro-pop of Fool’s Gold in this extraordinary bill assembled to kick off the summer season.



Sunday, June 27, at 7 PM
Hosted by Tom Schnabel

GOLDFRAPP
ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB featuring
OMARA PORTUONDO
tUnE-yArDs



Celebrating a new release, British group Goldfrapp makes their long-awaited Bowl debut with their upbeat synth pop. Legendary Cuban vocalist Omara Portuondo returns with nostalgic torch songs and salsa rhythms.

Sunday, July 18, at 7 PM
Hosted by Liza Richardson & Chris Douridas

THE SWELL SEASON
SHE + HIM
THE BIRD AND THE BEE


Sunday, August 29, at 7 PM
Hosted by Jason Bentley

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
CHROMEO
YACHT

Tickets: Now on sale now at HollywoodBowl.com, at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office (Tuesday–Saturday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.), or by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets; call 323.850.2050 for group sales. For general information or to request a brochure, call 323.850.2000.



KCRW subscribers get 20% off selected seats for KCRW's World Festival series as part of the Fringe Benefits program.



Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a 20% discount, subject to availability; call 323.850.2050 for further details or group sales. For general information call 323.850.2000.



About KCRW: KCRW 89.9FM, licensed to Santa Monica College, is National Public Radio's flagship station for Southern California. The Santa Monica-based nonprofit represents cutting edge radio at its best, presenting an eclectic mix of independent music, news, talk and arts programming. The terrestrial signal serves Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura Counties, as well as parts of San Diego, San Bernardino, Kern, and Santa Barbara Counties and the greater Palm Springs area. KCRW’s programming is internationally renowned and available worldwide via KCRW.com, including three streaming channels, 27 podcasts and archives of our locally-produced programs and live band performances. Hear KCRW music online, all the time, on the ALL music stream Eclectic24.

TIS THE SEASON

Just a few more weeks until summer, but its beginning to feel a lot like it now! Hollywood Bowl season has kicked off its 88th season and there are some really great shows. Check it out and mark your calendars...it's gonna be a HOT summer!

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 - FEMI KUTI - SANTIGOLD - RAPHAEL SAADIQNigerian Afrobeat superstar, Femi Kuti (www.myspace.com/femikuti), returns to the Hollywood Bowl in support of his first studio album in 7 years, Day by Day. Santigold(www.myspace.com/santigold), who stunned the music community with her genrebusting debut, emerging as one of 2008’s biggest break-out stars, makes her Bowl debut. Five-time Grammy-nominated R&B crooner Raphael Saadiq (www.myspace.com/raphaelsaadiq) to open the show. Garth Trinidad (www.garthtrinidad.biz/) hosts.Tickets available: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=4166

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 - ADELE - ETTA JAMES - JANELLE MONAE Singing sensation Adele (www.myspace.com/adelelondon), winner of 2009’s Best New Artist Grammy, makes her Hollywood Bowl debut joined by the Bowl Orchestra strings. Legendary Etta James (www.etta-james.com/), from whom Adele draws both inspiration and comparisons, joins the bill with eclectic chanteuse, Janelle Monáe(www.myspace.com/janellemonae). Jason Bentley (http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mt) hosts.Tickets available: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=4161


SUNDAY, JULY 5 - DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE - TEGAN AND SARA - THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERSSeattle’s Grammy-nominated indie-rock superstars, Death Cab for Cutie (www.myspace.com/deathcabforcutie), collaborate with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for their long-awaited orchestral performance. Canadian twin songbirds, Tegan and Sara (www.myspace.com/teganandsara), share the bill with fellow canadians The New Pornographers(www.myspace.com/thenewpornographers).Tickets available: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=4162

AND STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS: SUNDAY JULY 12TH - RAY LAMONTAGNE - JENNY LEWIS - BLITZEN TRAPPER http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=4165

SUNDAY JULY 26TH - GRACE JONES - OF MONTREAL - DENGUE FEVER http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=4151

THURSDAY SEPT, 24TH - BEASTIE BOYS http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=4154

VAN MORRISON AT THE BOWL!

LIVE CONCERT WEBCAST on KCRW.com Van Morrison at the Hollywood Bowl Friday, November 7 at 8pm


This is the first ever international webcast from the Hollywood Bowl and the first time Van Morrison has allowed a live concert broadcast

KCRW.com will make history on Friday, November 7 by providing the first-ever live concert webcast from the Hollywood Bowl, featuring a show by legendary singer Van Morrison. The Santa Monica-based public radio station will broadcast a 45-minute set of timeless classics by the Rock and Roll Hall of famer.

While the KCRW library hosts an extensive catalogue by Van Morrison, this is the first time the station has collaborated with the artist. The show will be presented in conjunction with Listen To The Lion Films & www.vanmorrison.com. They will be recording the second half of the concert for the upcoming release “Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl.” His band that night will feature the original musicians, bassist Richard Davis and guitarist Jay Berliner, who played on his classic album Astral Weeks. This is the 40-year anniversary of the album’s release.

Unlike most KCRW-produced content, the show will NOT be archived so viewers will have to tune in on Friday, November 7 at 8pm to catch it live.

“All of the music directors at KCRW have a personal relationship with Van’s music and it has been a thread throughout the history of the station,” said Morning Becomes Eclectic producer Ariana Morgenstern. “KCRW has a long history with both the Hollywood Bowl and this artist so it seemed like a natural fit to bring this concert to the largest audience possible,” said

KCRW recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of our World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. It is also the place where this idea was hatched -- Ariana Morgenstern was introduced to concert promoter Bill Silva while watching Radiohead in August and this collaboration was born out of their conversation that night.

Bill Silva Presents has produced over 10,000 events from small clubs to major stadiums all over the world, including such prodigious talents as Simon & Garfunkel, The Police, Madonna, Nirvana, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan.

Morrison's career, spanning some five decades, has influenced many popular musical artists and he is consistently ranked among the best songwriters of all time. Watch a set of his timeless music from the comfort of your own home and portable player on KCRW.com, Friday, November 7. Find the show at http://www.kcrw.com/vanmorrisonlive. Full screen viewing will be available.