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June 11, 2021
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Major performs at the 2016 Taste of Soul Family Festival
May 14, 2020
Major performs at the 2016 Taste of Soul Festival in Los Angeles, Ca.
L.A. Sentinel Publisher Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., celebrates at the 2016 Taste of Soul family festival.
April 15, 2020
Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., founder and creator of the annual Taste of Soul family festival in South Los Angeles, throws his hands up in celebration at the 2016 Taste of Soul Festival. For more information on Taste of Soul, visit www.tasteofsoul.org
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Singer Jhala Angelique Talks Life After StarQuest 4 Kids Singing Competition
June 13, 2019
Since winning the competition, Jhala Angelique has begun making a name for herself throughout the Greater Los Angeles area as a rising artist. Recently the Sentinel caught up with the child prodigy to discuss her life after StarQuest.
Bank of America’s Black Executive Leadership Team Continues to Advocate for the African American Community
February 21, 2019
Recently, the Los Angeles Sentinel met with one of the world’s leading financial institutions to discuss their Black Executive Leadership Team (BELT) and the positive work they are committed to in the Black community.
Bakewell Media’s LA Sentinel & Taste of Soul Spread the Love With A Turkey Giveaway Sponsored by Hyundai
November 22, 2018
When Danny J. Bakewell Sr. first created the Taste of Soul Family Festival, he envisioned an event where the South Los Angeles community could come together for a day of fellowship, love, peace and unity.
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Artist Melanie Fiona Brings the Vocal Sounds of Healing R&B Music to the Hyundai Soundstage
October 18, 2018
In 2009, Melanie Fiona released her debut single “Give It to Me Right” which became the staple R&B song for all women who were in relationships or leaving from a romantic relationship. Nine years later, Fiona is still producing some of the greatest R&B hits. However this time, she is sharing her music with 350,000 people on the Hyundai Soundstage during the 13th annual Taste of Soul Family Festival.
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Win a New 2018 Hyundai Kona at Taste of Soul!
October 11, 2018
Win a New 2018 Hyundai Kona at Taste of Soul!
Dr. William King Joins Community for the Third Time at this Year’s Taste of Soul
September 27, 2018
“Through college, through medical school, through my residency and post op school, I learned the importance of seeing my patients as my fellow community members,” said Los Angeles Internist, Dr. William King. For the third time, King is bringing his medical practice to Bakewell Media’s Taste of Soul in October. This year, King told the Sentinel, he and his team will be focusing on the medical station, where attendees can go for things like chest pain, shortness of breath or wounds. He’ll also be offering testing for HIV and Hepatitis C. “I’ve always been interested in becoming a physician, since
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Starquest 2017 Winners Interview
September 18, 2018
Starquest 2017 Vocal Competition Winners Nancy Fifita and Ryan Wirtz visit the LA Sentinel to talk about their experiences as last year’s winners.
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LeadersUp ‘Hires the Next Generation of Talent’ at the Taste of Soul Family Festival
September 6, 2018
80 percent of TOS goers who participate can walk away with a job
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Hyundai Soundstage Welcomes Rap Legend Kurtis Blow to Perform at Taste of Soul
August 30, 2018
The 13th annual Taste of Soul Family Festival is less than 50 days away and the artist lineup is getting hotter.
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The Hyundai Soundstage Welcomes Roland Martin to Host & DJ B-Hen to Rock the Mic at the 13th Annual Taste of Soul
August 23, 2018
During the 2017 Taste of Soul Family Festival, Hyundai Motor America brought star power to the StarQuest Stage with sounds from R&B sensations Melanie Fiona and Brandy, rap icons Kool Moe Dee and Doug E. Fresh, and music from Candace Coles & The CJ Legacy Band, Raffia Ford and DJ B-Hen.
Hyundai Returns to the 13th Annual Taste of Soul
August 9, 2018
This year’s theme for Taste of Soul is “Come Feel the Love” and Hyundai plans on showing Los Angeles just that.