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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: A Tribute to Art Laboe
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\nJoin us for “A Tribute to Art Laboe\,” a special event presented by Dublab\, on Saturday\, August 5\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Get ready to celebrate the legendary Art Laboe\, a pioneer in the music industry\, at this unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. \n\n\n\n\nDedicated 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). \nFeaturing performances by \n\n\nAaron Frazer (Durand Jones & The Indications) \n\n\nNorman Carter (The Delfonics) \n\n\nDiamond Ortiz \n\n\nIrene Diaz \n\n\nMoniquea \n\n\nMyron Glasper \n\n\nVicky Tafoya \n\n\nPlus DJ’s Ruben Molina\, Soulera 5150 and Spiñorita. \nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite \nFor Location\, Parking & FAQ\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDedicated 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. \nArt 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. \nHis 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. \nLos 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/grand-performances-tribute-to-art-laboe/
LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Battlecat and Thes One
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\nGet ready for an absolutely epic and inviting evening on Saturday\, August 12\, 2023\, as Battlecat & Thes One are set to take the stage and blow your mind with their incredible hip-hop artistry! If you’re a fan of mesmerizing beats\, soulful tunes\, and captivating lyrics\, this is an event you simply can’t miss! \n\n\n\n\nWest Coast Symphony: Grand Performances Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop through the lens of DJ Battlecat & Friends. This Black August\, experience a full night of classic hits covered\, re-interpreted\, and accented with original compositions from an extensive list of surprise guests & Grammy-winning musicians in his supergroup G-Funk All-Stars with legendary Hip-Hop producer DJ Battlecat as maestro. \nWest Coast Symphony will feature opening beat sets from 2092 Funk Radio Records beginning promptly at 6:00 pm and a timely Thes One tribute to his People Under the Stairs brother Double K (RIP). \nMeet us under the stars on Grand Avenue in the heart of DTLA for a trip down memory lane and a peek into the future of West Coast Hip-Hop; powered by Fusicology\, One Mind Group\, Godspeed Radio\, and Red Bull Music. \nSchedule: \n\n\n6pm – 2092 Funk Radio Records \n\n\n7pm – Thes One performs “Farewell\, my friend.” \n\n\n8:30pm – DJ Battlecat \n\n\nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin “DJ Battlecat” Gilliam is a legendary music producer\, DJ\, and musician\, created from the landscape of Los Angeles\, California. DJ Battlecat was an original member of Uncle Jam’s Army and the 1580 KDAY Mix Masters. He was key in developing the “West Coast” sound while working with artists such as Snoop Dogg\, Kurupt\, Tha Dogg Pound\, E-40\, Tha Eastsidaz\, WC\, Nate Dogg\, Xzibit\, and music icon\, Dr. Dre. DJ Battlecat also fused his sound with dynamic artists like Brian McKnight\, Lucy Pearl\, BJ the Chicago Kid\, Talib Kweli\, Kenny Lattimore\, Deborah Cox\, and Faith Evans. \n  \n \nThes One (People Under The Stairs) and Crew present Farewell\, My Friend Live – A Tribute to Michael “Double K” Turner \nIn a one-time-only engagement\, Thes One and an all-star cast of collaborators perform Farewell\, My Friend lives – a tone poem of grief\, loss\, and redemption dedicated to partner in People Under The Stairs Michael “Double K” Turner. Featuring a densely layered mosaic of jazz\, beats\, and psychedelia\, Thes One’s critically acclaimed instrumental masterpiece celebrates Michael’s life and serves as both a final footnote to their legacy and a love letter to a lost friend. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Mark de Clive-Lowe
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\nImmerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz as Mark de Clive-Lowe presents “Jazz in the House” on Saturday\, August 19\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM! Get ready for a captivating musical journey that fuses the soulful essence of jazz with the infectious energy of house music. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with live performances\, electrifying rhythms\, and a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the artistry of jazz like never before. \nA 20-year veteran across the worlds of jazz and club music\, Mark de Clive-Lowe returns to Grand Performances with an intoxicating blend of his favorite flavors. If you’ve ever experienced his epic CHURCH parties\, you know what to expect – a summer cocktail of lush instrumentation\, soulful improvisation\, and hip-moving beats with a full roster of collaborators joining the maestro for an evening of Jazz in the House. \nThe show starts at 6:00 pm \nSet times TBA \nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite \n \nElectronic jazz pioneer and pianist Mark de Clive-Lowe blends acoustic\, electronic and world music exploring themes of belonging and identity. Equal parts jazz\, house\, hip hop and broken beat artist\, Jazziz sums him up perfectly\, “Way before jazz hybridity became a worldwide phenomenon\, de Clive-Lowe was busy designing its blueprint.” \n \nMark lives in Los Angeles\, is the Founding Artist in Residence for La Ceiba Festival\, a recipient of the 2021 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship\, and an active curator\, educator\, and speaker. \nhttp://www.mdcl.tv/ \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/grand-performances-mark-de-clive-lowe/
LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Black Voices Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY- California Plaza\nGet ready to be moved and inspired at the “Black Voices Poetry Night\,” hosted by the talented Shonda Buchanan on Friday\, August 25\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This empowering event celebrates the richness and diversity of Black voices through the art of poetry. Join us for an evening filled with captivating performances that explore the African American experience\, culture\, and identity. \n\n\n\nIn ‘Return the White Breath to Its Black Body: Poets Speak On Black Lives Matter\,’ Black voices take center stage during this special Friday evening Grand Performances poetry showcase hosted by award-winning author Shonda Buchanan. \nSchedule: \n\n\n6:00 pm – DJ \n\n\n6:30 pm – GP greeting and announcements \n\n\n7:00 pm – poetry night begins \n\n\n9:00 pm – evening ends \n\n\nFor Location\, Parking & FAQ\, click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nShonda Buchanan \nAward-winning author and educator\, Shonda Buchanan has freelanced for the Los Angeles Times\, the LA Weekly\, AWP’s The Writer’s Chronicle\, Indian Country Today\, Westways Magazine\, Sisters of AARP\, and The International Review of African American Art. Shonda is also published in Tab Journal\, Inlandia Institute’s The Black Experience Anthology\, the Mississippi Review\, Urban Voices: 51 Poems from 51 American Poets\, Black Renaissance/Renaissance Noire\, Art Meets Literature: An Undying Love Affair\, Phati’tude Literary Magazine\, Red Ink\, Strange Cargo: An Emerging Voices Anthology\, Step into a World: A Global Anthology of New Black Literature\, Arise! Magazine\, Def Jam Poetry’s Bum Rush the Page\, Geography of Rage: Remembering the Los Angeles Riots of 1992 and Rivendell. \n \nShonda has served as a judge for multiple writing and grants contests including the Poetry Foundation\, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs\, CavanKerry Press\, Library of Virginia’s Poetry Book Awards\, North Carolina Arts Council Poetry Fellowship\, the George Floyd Youth Justice Poetry Contest\, the Amanda Gorman Youth Poetry Contest\, the Virginia Commission for the Arts Fiction Contest\, the Metrorail Public Art Project Poetry Contest and NAACP ACT So Poetry Contest. \n\n\n\n\nWebsite: https://shondabuchanan.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:CALIFORNIA PLAZA at South Grand Ave\, 350 S. Grand Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Performances: Grupo Kual
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY- California Plaza\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to dance the night away with Grupo Kual on Saturday\, August 26\, 2023\, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM! This highly-anticipated event promises an unforgettable evening filled with infectious rhythms\, lively beats\, and a fusion of musical styles that will have you on your feet from start to finish! \n\n\n\n\nFor our huge 2023 summer finale\, Grand Performances and Discos Rolas present the acclaimed cumbia sonidera band Grupo Kual? \nBorn from cumbia sonidera royalty and hailing from Mexico City\, Grupo Kual? were one of the first bands to infuse Colombian cumbia with local influences\, as well as from further afield\, to create this unique Mexican style we now know as sonidera. You’re in for a festive evening under the stars. \nThe show starts at 6:00 pm. Set times TBD. \nPlease RSVP at Eventbrite \n \nDiscos Rolas presents Mexico City’s Grupo Kual? celebrating more than twenty years pioneering cumbia sonidera and infusing it with regional Mexican and tropical Caribbean sounds. Proudly from the humble barrio of San Juan de Aragón\, Grupo Kual? is one of the most beloved cumbia groups in the US and Mexico. Grupo Kual? continues the “Dinastía Pedraza” family legacy which begins with the legendary Super Grupo Colombia in the 1970s. Although cumbia originated in Colombia\, Super Grupo Colombia reinterpreted the genre for Mexico City in the pitched-down style developed by sonideros (soundsystem DJs). \n \nAdditional performances will include special secret guests representing the sounds of the far-flung cumbia universe from Colombia to Puebla to Los Angeles and DJs Ganas and Xandão. \nFounded in 2002\, Grupo Kual? is a beloved band from Mexico City’s San Juan de Aragón whose “música de barrios” sound brings together folkloric and popular dance music styles like cumbia\, rumba\, and ranchera from Colombia\, Cuba\, Peru\, and Mexico. They perform across Mexico\, the United States and Latin America from the Los Angeles Sports Arena to the Plaza de Toros Mexico\, to Mexico City’s Zócalo\, Teatro Metropolitan\, and for the immigrants rights protest on May 1st\, 2006 in San Jose\, CA. They have scored chart success with the singles “Rumba Kimbumba\,” “Las Mujeres No Se Akaban\,” “Rumba Cha Cha Cha\,” “Soy Maraquero\,” “La Chicharrita del Kafé\,” and “El Pájaro Zinzontle.” Their albums have sold in the millions. Grupo Kual? proudly continues the Dinastía Pedraza legacy established by the group leader\, Angel Pedraza’s uncles and father with Super Grupo Colombia in the 1970s. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Upcoming Performances Include:\n \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ngrandperformances.org/events\n \n  \nFind more
URL:https://www.free2funla.com/event/grand-performances-grupo-kual/
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