Marcus Rosario
Music ProgrammerMarcus Aurelius Rosario (that's his real middle name) a.k.a. Mawkus is a noted radio host, DJ, producer and educator who thrives on making the world a better place through music. His love for radio and his deep ears brought him to work for one of the very few public jazz and blues radio stations left in the country, KSDS San Diego’s Jazz 88.3.
Having shared the stage with a plethora of world-class musical talent from Yaeji to ?uestlove, his prismatic mixes and productions have been featured on KCRW, KEXP, Rinse FM, NTS, Worldwide FM and Dublab.
He's on KALW every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
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Eno Williams of Ibibio Sound Machine chats with KALW about the band’s roots, their newest music, and the power of Afrofuturism. -
Bolis Pupul delves into the emotional depth and creative experimentation behind his new record, Letter to Yu—an album wholly inspired by a letter written to his late mother. -
Amaro Freitas discusses the creation of Y’Y, the impact of the Amazon on his music, and his commitment to honoring Brazil's rich heritage. -
New Zealand’s Flamingo Pier is touring the U.S. for the first time, and they have a new EP dropping on the highly acclaimed Soundway Records. -
Explore Discodelic's journey and the Latinos Con Soul Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latin music and culture through vinyl. -
Explore the boundless influence of Sun Ra in the forthcoming documentary, SUN RA: Door Of The Cosmos. -
Marcus Rosario recently interviewed Peter Matson of Underground System where they explored the band's Brooklyn beginnings and their sound. -
Yemanjo and Nickodemus spoke about their evolving styles and Yemanjo's upcoming album 'La Misma Fuente.'
