Hundreds of thousands gathered at the 19th annual Taste of Soul Festival in Crenshaw — an event dubbed “California’s largest block party” — on Oct. 19.
Bright fuchsia banners graced with an image of the late Brenda Marsh-Mitchell and a blue mid-October sky provided a natural cathedral for the Taste of Soul’s Gospel Stage, named for the festival’s co-founder, president, and primary organizer for the first eight years of its existence.
Taste of Soul Media Day, held on Oct. 18, offers local news an opportunity to interview the founder, vendors and other key individuals associated with the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
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.
(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
For the 19th year, the Taste of Soul reiterated why it’s the preeminent destination for food, family, fun, and culture.
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.
If there were one word to sum up the performances at the Bakewell Media “Sounds of the Soul” Stage, it would be, “legendary.” To be able to perform in front of thousands of people nearly fifty yeara after the release of your first single is nothing short of iconic
Crenshaw Boulevard overflowed with bodies as more than 500,000 people came out on Oct. 19 for the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is set to have a remarkable presence at the upcoming 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival with its LAX Lounge pavilion. The festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 19, is known for its celebration of culture and community, and LAX is proud to sponsor this year’s event. The LAX Lounge, located at the corner of Crenshaw Blvd and Coliseum St, will feature a panel discussion, with a special guest appearance by Mayor Karen Bass. Karim Webb, president of the Board of Airport Commissioners; Victor Walker, chief operating officer of AeroCharter USA; and Robert Lowe, chief
Kaiser Permanente will serve as the main medical provider at the annual “Taste of Soul Family Festival,” set to take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Taste of Soul offers health remedies like Da’ Moss Lady will be doing Saturday, Oct. 19 on Crenshaw Blvd.
The Real Mr. Potato Man is back with his loaded baked potatoes at Taste of Soul.
One of the best places to experience authentic Belizean cuisine this year is at Taste of Soul where first-time participant Belize on a Plate is bringing a true taste of the Caribbean to the festival.
Community health matters at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival. On Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., guests can receive free top medical assistance for flu shots, glucose tests, blood pressure checks, and more. First aid cooling stations will be available for medical and safety issues throughout the festival. Free services from Kaiser Permanente, Watts Health, MLK Community Healthcare, UCLA Health, American Heart Association AHA, Charles R. Drew University, and Cedars-Sinai will inform residents and answer their questions about any concerning areas regarding their health. Kaiser Permanente will be administering flu shots, massages, glucose