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.
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TOS
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Smokin Telle’s BBQ and Grill
August 22, 2019
The new BBQ vendor on the block is coming to Taste of Soul to make a point—they’re good!
Taste of Soul Spotlight: BREATHE California of Los Angeles County
August 15, 2019
The organization will be educating Taste of Soul Nation on the importance of lung health.
Taste of Soul Remembers Kids with This Year’s Children’s World
October 25, 2018
Since its inception, Children’s World has been a part of the Taste of Soul, now thirteen years strong as the Los Angeles’ largest family oriented street festival. Of course there can be no family event without something for the children and TOS officials aim to make this part better every year. This year, participants included Disney’s new “Nutcracker” movie reps, with a photo booth for the kids, chesstutors.com and Vision to Learn, offering free eye exams.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: The Gumbo Pot
October 11, 2018
Gumbo will be on the menu at Taste of Soul!
The Budweiser Beer Garden Returns to the Taste of Soul Family Festival with a Heart of Hope to Give Back During the Holidays
October 4, 2018
Mothers in Action (MIA), has been operating the Budweiser Beer Garden since its inception of Taste of Soul
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Pucker Up Lemonade
October 4, 2018
If you get thirsty at Taste of Soul—you better pucker up!
BBDI and Taste of Soul Meet Again!!
October 4, 2018
Michelle Rainey of Bakersfield is doing it again- she’s bringing her BBDI Mystery Bus Tour back to Taste of Soul for 2018
A Taste of Soul Journey
September 27, 2018
L.A. Sentinel sports writer, Amanda Scurlock shares her journey with Taste of Soul from vendor to reporter.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Island To Table Patty Hut
September 20, 2018
This vendor is bring the taste of Jamaica to Taste of Soul.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Rafikiz Foods
August 30, 2018
Taste of Soul will feature one vendor bringing comfort food straight from the heart.
Taste of Soul Spotlight: Kathy’s Kitchen
August 23, 2018
This year, good health is going to have a booth at the festival.
LA City Council Recognizes Taste of Soul Food Festival & Hyundai
May 24, 2018
L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson and Councilmembers recognized the Taste of Soul (TOS) family food festival team and Hyundai Motor Company on Monday, May 21, at City Council Chambers.
Empower Yourself Economically by Becoming an Airbnb Host in South L.A.
April 19, 2018
Are you a South Los Angeles resident looking to earn extra income? Find out what it takes to share your space and grow your wallet by becoming an Airbnb host!
Bakewell Media Holds First Annual Taste of Soul Vendor & Partner Appreciation Reception Sponsored by City National Bank
November 9, 2017
The reception was held to celebrate the collaboration between vendors and partners who make Taste of Soul an economic empowerment engine.