Crenshaw & Around

19th Annual Taste of Soul’s Huge Success: Kids don’t want to leave Taste of Soul Children’s World

Los Angeles’ Taste of Soul Family Festival has a reputation for uniting the city’s vibrant soul cuisine, music, and culture, but one part of the event stands out—the Taste of Soul’s Children’s World. Each year, this dedicated space offers entertainment, education, and creativity that captivates children and families.

LAWA, L.A. County Bring Jobs to Taste of Soul

Taste of Soul not only provided food and fun to the community, but also opportunities for attendees to find employment. The Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Pavilion and Los Angeles County provided information for people to apply for jobs.

Special Guests and Sponsors at Taste of Soul Receive Royal Treatment at VIP Tent

   (E. Mesiyah McGinnis/L.A. Sentinel) (Ian Foxx/L.A. Sentinel) (Troy Tieuel/L.A. Sentinel)   Taste of Soul special guests and sponsors could walk just a few feet from cars parked in reserved spaces near the very center of the festivities to enter a cozy spot in the shade with cool lemonade and irresistible culinary delights. This was the path for legendary stakeholders and cultural icons such as retired Congresswoman Diane Watson and the timeless actor Marla Gibbs, who respectively laughed and lounged in the VIP Tent. Watson and Gibbs were among the crowd enjoying the food, beverages, and the dance floor while

Art Pavilion Celebrates Black Creativity

The Taste of Soul Art Pavilion added an extra creative flavor to the 19-year-old street festival. Artists showed their take on Black life, from relationships to historical moments.

The Heroes of the 2024 Taste of Soul

The Taste of Soul is known for its incredible line-up of performers and food vendors, but the opportunities extend far beyond the realms of live music and cuisine; medical screenings, including blood pressure checks and body mass index (BMI) measurements, nutritional information, health insurance registration, mental health resources, career opportunities and more.

Bakewell Media Sounds for the Soul Stage Totally Rocked Crenshaw Blvd.!  

The Taste of Soul Family Festival, now in its 19th year, transformed Crenshaw Boulevard into a vibrant showcase of culture, music, and community spirit. Founded by Danny J. Bakewell Sr., this festival has become an indispensable symbol of pride and cultural identity in Los Angeles, drawing an audience of hundreds of thousands each year. 

USC, Dorsey High, and Price School Band kick-off Taste of Soul 

The colorful and talented bands from the University of Southern California, Susan Dorsey High School, Crenshaw High School, Frederick K.C. Price III Christian Schools, and the L.A. Limited Drill Team garnered everyone’s attention during the opening ceremony of the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.