Music

A Red Cantaloupe Experience Honors ‘Griot’ Legacy, Father Amde Hamilton

A Red Cantaloupe, along with the community, celebrates legends who have helped shape the LA music and cultural scene. Father…

1 year ago

When the World Turns Away, Art Speaks

Leaving the heavy lifting to artists, like singer Dalal Abu Amneh, to inform and hopefully inflame passions on behalf of…

1 year ago

Let Freedom Ring

Beyoncé, Questlove, and Bruce Springsteen load their audio ammunition By Evelyn McDonnell If you have any doubts about “the righteous…

1 year ago

Hard Acts to Follow

The Sardine in San Pedro is the place to be to get the pulse of music scenes across genres and…

1 year ago

San Pedro Comes Alive with Creativity: Artists Invite You In for Open Studios Weekend at AGCC, & Launch of Arts Open April 26–27

Enjoy two days of open studios, live music, and performances throughout San Pedro's vibrant Arts & Cultural District at Arts…

1 year ago

Assemblymember Calls for Audit to Safeguard Art and Music Education Funding Under Prop 28

The request for an audit follows a lawsuit filed against LAUSD for violating Proposition 28's requirements to hire an additional…

1 year ago

Gutting the Kennedy Center

It’s the Bill of Rights’ guarantee of freedom of expression. Without that protection — that first of our freedoms —…

1 year ago

Roots & Rhythm: “Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future”

The Arts Council for Long Beach will showcase the rich history, art, and spirit of Leimert Park, a historic hub…

2 years ago

San Pedro’s Own Brenton Wood (July 26, 1941 to Jan. 3, 2025)

“The tunes like that just feel good, Oogum Boogum’ and Gimme Little Sign are two good-spirited songs,” Wood said. “It…

2 years ago

LAUSD Sued for Violating Proposition 28, Depriving Hundreds of Thousands of Students of Art and Music Education

The lawsuit seeks a court order to compel LAUSD’s compliance with Prop 28, alleges race and wealth discrimination, and that…

2 years ago