Aloe Blacc Visits Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center: Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc visited the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center (FPCAC) in Leimert Park earlier in the year. He gave advice on songwriting and led singers according to their pitch and range. From keyboardists, percussionists, vocalists, and saxophone players, he took a few at a time to show them the ins-and-outs of a recording session. An accomplished artist and USC graduate, Blacc encouraged students to continue to practice their craft. “Practice everything that you love, perfect it and then develop your own style out of that.” (file photo)