A genre-bending sonic experience that fuses live strings, hip-hop, and jazz .

2026 NPR Tiny Desk Concert Winner

Cure For Paranoia is the genre-bending project of rapper Cameron McCloud that is redefining the boundaries of modern rap, with music that is both playful and political.

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Songs with Strings is led by conductor Vincent Ott and musician Andrew Loper, merging indie artists with classical sounds.

Featured guests include:

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MY FAVORITE COLOR

ADANNA DURU

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RAMIR

VANS!

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Backed by wholesoul , the genre-blending string quartet, founded by professional violist Drew Alexander Forde, plays hip-hop, R&B, and contemporary soul music.

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Party In My Living Room is an intimate, 90s/00s-inspired house party activation and concert series, presented in collaboration with Goldenvoice Black.

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Don’t miss this special experience hosted by PIMLR founder THURZ , alongside critically acclaimed jazz, hip-hop, and soul collective Katalyst, that positions music as a living archive—honoring the foundations of Black culture while demonstrating how each generation builds upon the artistry, history and imagination of those who came before.

DJ Sets

KCRW’s Tyler “Boogie” Boudreaux shares sun-drenched electronic jams, psychedelic grooves, club heaters, and whatever else feels good.

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Honoring the History of Belmar and Black Santa Monica

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