KCRW Presents: Step into the inventive world of Haruomi Hosono, the grandfather of Japanese pop. Ahead of his first Los Angeles show in 30 years, touring behind a brand-new record on Ghostly International, KCRW DJ Tana Yonas takes us on a journey through Hosono’s remarkable musical universe - from Happy End and Yellow Magic Orchestra to ambient experiments, tropical pop, production work and unexpected deep cuts. More than a traditional listening session, the evening unfolds as a musical story. Through records, anecdotes and unexpected connections, Tana traces the people, places and ideas behind Hosono’s ever evolving sound, exploring how one artist quietly helped shape generations of modern music. The evening takes place at Only The Wild Ones, a hi-fi bar in Venice inspired by Japanese listening culture, where a custom sound system and intimate room put the music front and center. Expect stories, discoveries and surprising connections - and a journey through the music that made Hosono one of modern music’s most singular figures. Produced by ALEF