Wyldeflower, radio host, DJ, and experiential producer, joins the show for a conversation on records, radio, travel, and the rituals that shape her life.

From growing up in Los Angeles surrounded by mariachi to discovering Wu-Tang Clan and the deeper worlds of jazz, soul, and Brazilian music, Wyldeflower reflects on the experiences that shaped her ear.

She also shares stories about her friendship with legendary Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai, and how his music, and the broader world of Brazilian sound, continues to inspire beat diggers, collectors, and musicians.

We explore her journey through the LA creative scene, working alongside communities like Mochilla, Art Don’t Sleep, and Dublab, and how those experiences led her to the airwaves at KCRW, where she continues to champion new and classic sounds from around the world.

We explore:

• Growing up in Los Angeles and discovering hip-hop, punk, and global music
• Finding her voice through DJing, radio, and experiential production
• Record digging trips across Brazil and the thrill of finding rare vinyl
• Traveling the world through music, from Rio and São Paulo to Japan
• The ritual and philosophy behind collecting and playing records

In our “Drop a Gem on ’Em” segment, we touch on:

• Gal Costa
• Alice Coltrane
• Sun Ra
• Funkadelic
• Roy Ayers
• D’Angelo
• Sly & The Family Stone
• And many more

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