Meridian Brothers: KCRW Live from HQ

Meridian Brothers, a.k.a. the experimental project of Colombian guitarist and composer Eblis Alvarez, stops by KRCW HQ for a performance and interview featuring cuts from 2022’s Meridian Brothers y el Grupo Renacimiento. Formed in 1998, Meridian Brothers has since evolved into a touring five-piece to bring Alvarez’s wild imagination to life. Together they channel popular Latin American rhythms, augmented by sampling techniques, elaborate effect processing, and Eblis’ quirky and theatrical vocals into the imaginary characters of the group’s Best Of 2022 album. Album highlights like “Bomba Atomica” and “Metamorfosis” are in the mix alongside a conversation between Alvarez and Morning Becomes Eclectic co-host Anthony Valadez. The two touch on Alvarez’s past life as a professor, his childhood music conservatory experience, and creating the fictitious El Grupo Renacimiento. Credits: KCRW Music Director: Anne Litt Interview: Anthony Valadez Recording / Mix Engineers: John Meek Assistant Recording Engineer: Henry D’Ambrosio Post Mix Engineer: Katie Gilchrest Video Director / Editor: Angie Scarpa Camera Operators: Vice Cooler, Dalton Blanco, Angie Scarpa, Jessica Amodeo Executive Producer: Ariana Morgenstern Event Producer: Liv Surnow Assistant Producer: Anna Chang Art Director: Evan Solano Lighting Design: Jason Groman Digital Producer: Andrea Domanick Enjoy this session? Support KCRW's mission to share music with the world. Our non-profit radio station in Santa Monica, California has supported musicians and DJs for more than 40 years. Help us continue our music programming by donating whatever you can: https://kcrw.com/give http://www.kcrw.com Music | Culture | News | NPR