Dedicated To You: A Tribute to Art Laboe (Presented by dublab and Hello Stranger) will be a star-studded heartfelt celebration of the life and legacy of the late great Art Laboe, featuring a diverse constellation of artists covering some of the legendary DJ’s quintessential “Oldies by Goodies” backed a live band led by Rocky Padilla (Tierra / WAR).

Featuring performances by

• Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The Indications)

• Norman Carter (The Delfonics)

• Diamond Ortiz

• Irene Diaz

• Moniquea

• Myron Glasper

• Vicky Tafoya

Plus DJ’s Ruben Molina, Soulera 5150 and Spiñorita.

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Dedicated To You: A Tribute to Art Laboe will be a night of artists covering some of the quintessential “Oldies by Goodies” classics backed by Rocky Padilla and his band. Aaron Frazer, the Brooklyn-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and co-lead singer/drummer for Durand Jones & The Indications will be performing as well as Norman Carter of The Delfonics, Modern Funkster’s Diamond Ortiz, and Moniquea will be joining as well as songstresses Irene Diaz and Itzcalli Marie.

Art Laboe (1925 – 2022) was a pioneering disc jockey, songwriter, record producer, and radio station owner whose legacy and impact includes introducing rock and R&B to Los Angeles airwaves, helping end segregation in Southern California, and coining the term “Oldies But Goodies” through his beloved radio show.

His dedication show “Art Laboe Connection” was an institution, because it facilitated communication amongst the community for decades. He was known for providing listeners the opportunity to dedicate songs to their loved ones, sometimes behind bars or far from home. His show stood out among the rest of mainstream radio because instead of following a rigid playlist, he incorporated lesser-known gems and deep cuts from various musical genres, such as doo-wop, R&B, and sweet soul, making each episode of the Art Laboe Connection a heartfelt experience.

Los Angeles Legend and community unifier Art Laboe passed away in October 2022, and although he isn’t with us in the physical realm, we want to celebrate what would have been his 98th birthday (August 7th) by dedicating an entire evening to performances of his most played radio requests.