Bringing tourism to Leimert Park
Black culture has spread worldwide, but Black communities in Los Angeles which created portions of that culture have been historically overlooked for tourism.
music
Solange Knowles at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
“Eldorado Ballroom” curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron. Featuring The Works of Julia Perry, Patrice Ruhsen, Mary Lou Williams and Solange Knowles. Guest Artists include Bilal, Moses Sumney, Liv.e and more. October 10, 12, and 13.
Black surfers convene at A Great Day in the Stoke
The yearly event features a surfing competition, lessons, a yoga class and live music.
Youth Orchestra Los Angeles in Inglewood
YOLA provides children free instruments, intensive music instruction, and opportunities to perform on stages in their communities and around the world.
Leimert Park Rising Juneteenth Commemoration
The festival along Degnan Boulevard will feature five stages with live music, workshops, panel discussions, children activities, and vendors.
Sheree Brown’s “Messages from the Spirit… The Collective”
Brown’s musical career has been greatly influenced by her upbringing in South Los Angeles.
Christopher Powe fell in love with music in Leimert Park
The Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center in Leimert Park created a path for Christopher Powe to go to college.
TEC Leimert Spotlight: Chris Ayears
Technology has a major impact on the music industry, and it has helped Universal Music‘s Chris Ayears manage artists and get music to the masses.
New Orleans’ Black culture that travelers need to experience
New Orleans is a predominately Black city that features amazing live music, art, and food. Sunday second line parades, jazz lounges, and art studios showcases the city’s culture.
Black Drop is creating a new rendition of classic hip hop
The members of this South L.A. rap group grew up on old school hip hop, and they are creating new music based on that classic sound.
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