Music

L.A. Grammy Museum now accepting applications for Grammy Camp-Jazz Session for High School Student Musicians

October 13, 2017

The program is part of the Museum's Grammy in the Schools offerings and is supported in part by Converse, Journeys, RBC Capital Markets, Hot Topic Foundation, and the Ford Motor Company Fund. ... read more »

ASCAP Honors the Women Execs Making Money Moves Behind the Music

October 12, 2017

This year’s honorees included music executives Ashley Calhoun, Vice President of A&R at Pulse Music Group, Ericka Coulter, the Senior Director of A&R at Epic Records, and Roc Nation singer-songwriter Kirby Lauryen. ... read more »

Legendary Jazz Artists’ Ramsey Lewis Quintet and Lee Ritenour with Ernie Watts debut at Segerstrom Concert Hall

October 5, 2017

Hopefully, people will leave, talking about jazz in their communities.” ... read more »

McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Headlines TOS Gospel Stage

September 21, 2017

National artists join local performers for spectacular praise experience ... read more »

Legendary Musician Rodena Preston Williams Passes

September 20, 2017

Rodena Preston Williams, who passed on Sept. 15 in Los Angeles, was heralded across the nation as an amazing pianist, director and arranger. She worked with many gospel greats throughout her career. ... read more »

It’s A Rap (Music Briefs): 9.14.17 – 9.20.17

September 14, 2017

One of many R&B male groups to set the stage with a unique sound and style returns to the music scene and are ready to give fans a wilder side of their artistry. ... read more / view gallery »

Music Mogul Kevin Liles Partners with Verizon to Host Freestyle50 Competition

September 14, 2017

Liles left Def Jam in 2004 for Warner Music Group, where he served as the executive vice president until 2009. ... read more »

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw 70th Anniversary Celebration featuring Faith Evans

September 13, 2017

Grammy-Award winning singer Faith Evans was the featured at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw 70th Anniversary Celebration ... read more / watch video »

Ghanaian Jazz enthusiasts collaborate on musical eulogy in honor of Highlife legend Paapa Yankson

September 12, 2017

US-Based Jazz guitarist, business owner and technology specialist Nathan Pryce, teamed up with musician friends in Ghana to record a musical eulogy honoring the memory of legendary Ghanaian Highlife musician Paapa Yankson. ... read more »

The Grammy-Nominated Rap Superstar, JEEZY donated 50,000 bottles of Water to Hurricane Harvey Victims in Houston with Trae “Tha” Truth and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

September 12, 2017

He urges all to find ways to contribute to Houston’s hurricane relief efforts. ... read more »

6th Annual Power Festival Rocks South Los Angeles

September 7, 2017

The 6th Annual Power Fest featured performances by top recording artists, special guest speakers as well as talented, rising stars on the local music scene. ... read more »

West Adams Block Party Celebrates Community and Hip-Hop

September 7, 2017

Los Angeles -the waning days of summer are slowly coming to an end. The current heatwave seems like summer might decide to stick around for a while. ... read more »

Kamasi and Hancock Intersect Jazz Tradition & Evolution at Hollywood Bowl