On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty - the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80, since 1997.  He’s released 7 studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band.  Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.


Live on KEXP, Episode 498 - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80

On the show next time, it’s the indie R&B of SouthAsian-American singer Raveena.  It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Live on KEXP, Episode 499 - Raveena (Promo)

On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena. She self released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS.  Her latest is her 3rd studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on Empire imprint - Moonstone Recordings.


Live on KEXP, Episode 499 - Raveena

On the show next time, it’s a special episode - our 500th!  We'll do a staff favorites thing, why not?  It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.


Live on KEXP, Episode 500 - BEST OF LOK (Promo)

On the show this time, we’re celebrating our 500th episode! Thank you to all of you who have listened and supported the show over the last 10 years.  We’re releasing this into the world just one day later in the year than the very first episode featuring Courtney Barnett dropped on September 14th back in 2015.  

liveonkexp500_LONG VERSION WEB ONLY

On the show next time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Live on KEXP, Episode 501 - Matt Berninger (Promo)

On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger.  Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band that has been writing perfect songs to live your life to, since they formed back in 1999.  His first “solo” record, Serpentine Prison, was produced by Memphis legend Booker T Jones, and they started a label together to put it out.  His latest offering is called Get Sunk and it is available on Book Records.

Live on KEXP, Episode 501 - Matt Berninger

On the show next time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Live on KEXP, Episode 502 - Deep Sea Diver (Promo)

On the show this time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver.
Deep Sea Diver is at its core, the dynamic duo of guitarist and singer Jessica Dobson, and drummer Peter Mansen. They released their first EP in 2009, followed up by the albums History Speaks, Secrets, and Impossible Weight.  They played a live session in the Gathering Space at KEXP - with bandmates Elliot Jackson, Kristyn Chapman, and Michael Dondero - to celebrate their latest Billboard Heart.  It is available on Sub Pop Records.

Live on KEXP, Episode 502 - Deep Sea Diver

On the show next time, it’s the fresh original rock of English band Black Country, New Road. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

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