Meet the Artist and Producer, Shwayze
August 18, 2022
Artist and Producer Shwayze is coming out with his seventh album “Shway SZN” on September 2nd, 2022.
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Music
Review: Beyonce Escaped to Dance Work in ‘Renaissance’
August 4, 2022
Beyonce has been reborn again; this time it’s on a shimmering dance floor.
2nd Annual San Pedro Music Festival is Back!
July 28, 2022
Free festival to benefit families impacted by loss of loved ones to gun and gang violence The San Pedro Music Festival returns on Sunday, July 31, at the Historic Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St., in San Pedro. This year’s event will benefit the Heal My Family Program, which offers grief counseling, food vouchers and help with funeral expenses to families impacted by the loss of loved ones due to gun and gang violence. Windy City Entertainment will present the 2nd Annual Music Festival, which will pay tribute to award-winning artist Stevie Wonder. The concert and festival will take place
Hip-Hop Professor & Producer I AM Augie Ray Showcases First Solo Debut As Visual Artist
July 21, 2022
Grammy-winning producer and emerging visual artist I AM Augie Ray will showcase his official solo debut, The R.E.D. Art Show, at The LA Art Box July 29 – 31.The immersive exhibition features 30 mixed-media works and an accompanying five-song EP exploring the notion of Raw Emotional Dissonance (R.E.D.) Located at 8020 Melrose Avenue, The LA Art Box is in West Hollywood.
Inner City Youth of Los Angeles Perform Season Finale Concert
July 7, 2022
The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) will present their 14th Annual Season Finale Concert on Sunday, July 10. As the 3 p.m. show is sold out, a second has been added at 7:30 p.m.
A Home For Hip Hop
June 16, 2022
The Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) is slated to open in Bronx Point in 2024 with intentions of being the domain for audiences, artists, and technology to converge and create unparalleled educational and entertainment pieces.
The Mills Brothers Celebrate 100 Continuous Years of Musical Excellence
June 9, 2022
For over a century, The Mills Brothers have been one of the world’s preeminent vocal groups of all time. They are significant pioneers of African American music history—spearheading barrier-breaking impacts (racially and musically) on our society and the music industry worldwide
Celebrity Designer and Opening Number for City Girls, Big Chan is the Complete Package
May 26, 2022
Chan Gaines, better known as Big Chan from Snoop Dogg’s music group, Doggy’s Angels, was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Fully immersed in the big city lifestyle, Big Chan mastered multiple skill sets that would eventually lead her to become the go-to designer for A-list celebrities, such as the Platinum certified music girl group, City Girls.
Dymally Jazz and Arts Festival Stars David Sanborn, Poncho Sanchez, Kirk Whalum, Original Wailers and More
April 28, 2022
The Dymally Institute will host the Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival on Saturday, April 30, at the Dignity Health Sports Park (formerly Stubhub).
BREAKING NEWS: Earth, Wind & Fire Saxophonist Andrew Woolfolk Has Died
April 26, 2022
Sentinel News Wire- Andrew Woolfolk, a longtime saxophone player for Earth, Wind and Fire has died. In an Instagram post, Woolfolk’s Earth, Wind & Fire band mate Philip Bailey wrote that Woolfolk had been dealing with a serious illness for several years. He was 71.
Soul Source LA Creates Promotes Self-Expression
April 14, 2022
Soul Source LA is an event curated by Eric Carter Chu, better known in the DJ realm as “its.blksoap.” The inspiration for Soul Source LA is to create a safe space that promotes freedom and self expression for dancers and deejays.
Onyx Collective Hosts Brunch and Oscar Jam Session
March 30, 2022
On Saturday, March 26th Disney’s Onyx Collective hosted a brunch in celebration of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Summer of Soul.
The Best of Jazz Told Through the Life of Ernie Andrews
March 24, 2022
Ernie Andrews created American history as a rhythm and blues vocalist in the 1940s and continued to draw massive crowds through the twenty-first century.
Jazz Phenom Matthew Whitaker to Play Segerstrom Center for the Arts
March 24, 2022
If you haven’t heard jazz musician Matthew Whitaker play the piano, hurry, and download any of his recordings and prepare to have your heart lifted and get carried away. Whitaker, 20, a true prodigy more than lives up to his moniker, jazz phenom.
Legendary Jazz & Blues Artist Barbara Morrison Passes at 72
March 24, 2022
Barbara Morrison came into the world on September 10, 1949.