JULY EVENTS
CHOP AND QUENCH
July 18, 2014
This summer Grand Performances brings us CHOP AND QUENCH, “The Fela! Band”, is comprised of members of the cast and band of FELA! the musical. Individually, the musicians are some of the finest in their genre. As a unit, the band has gotten to accompany performers such as Beyonce, Femi Kuti, and Angelique Kidjo. Known for their straightforward performances of classic Fela Kuti compositions, they have branched out, bringing their own original music to the stage. Los Angeles will get to enjoy their rhythms this summer!
This summer Grand Performances brings us CHOP AND QUENCH, “The Fela! Band”, is comprised of members of the cast and band of FELA! the musical. Individually, the musicians are some of the finest in their genre. As a unit, the band has gotten to accompany performers such as Beyonce, Femi Kuti, and Angelique Kidjo. Known for their straightforward performances of classic Fela Kuti compositions, they have branched out, bringing their own original music to the stage. Los Angeles will get to enjoy their rhythms this summer!
Reggae Night XIII: Jimmy Cliff, Shaggy and More
July 20, 2014
Reggae legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Cliff returns to the Bowl with his soulful roots reggae and hits “Many Rivers to Cross,” “The Harder They Come” and “Wild World.” Cliff is joined by Shaggy, and Don Carlos and the Dub Vision Band
Reggae legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Cliff returns to the Bowl with his soulful roots reggae and hits “Many Rivers to Cross,” “The Harder They Come” and “Wild World.” Cliff is joined by Shaggy, and Don Carlos and the Dub Vision Band
BABÁ KEN OKULOLO & THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS
July 21-25
"Baba Ken Okulolo and the Nigerian Brothers" are playing at the Hollywood Bowl's Summer Sounds Series from Monday-Friday next week, July 21-25. The shows offer a great introduction to West African music for adults and children.
Accompanying Baba Ken will be:
Soji Odukogbe (Egypt 80 guitarist)
Rasaki Aladokun (Sunny Ade talking drummer)
Pope Flyne (bandleader and lead singer of Ghana's Sweet Talks)
For tickets:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/summersounds/baba-ken-okulolo
"Baba Ken Okulolo and the Nigerian Brothers" are playing at the Hollywood Bowl's Summer Sounds Series from Monday-Friday next week, July 21-25. The shows offer a great introduction to West African music for adults and children.
Accompanying Baba Ken will be:
Soji Odukogbe (Egypt 80 guitarist)
Rasaki Aladokun (Sunny Ade talking drummer)
Pope Flyne (bandleader and lead singer of Ghana's Sweet Talks)
For tickets:
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/summersounds/baba-ken-okulolo
Vieux Farka Toure
July 21
Vieux Farka Toure performs at Los Globos on Sunset Blvd. Get tickets at: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/596251-vieux-farka-toure-los-angeles/
Vieux Farka Toure performs at Los Globos on Sunset Blvd. Get tickets at: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/596251-vieux-farka-toure-los-angeles/
Noura Mint Seymali
July 24, 2014
Affectionately named the Diva of Mauritania, Noura Mint Seymali melds Arab and African music together to create her own never-heard-before sound. Playing California for the very first time, Noura Mint Seymali will transport Angelenos to the crossroads of Arab and African traditions. Brought up where the Sahara, the Magreb, and West Africa intersect, the Moorish griot (poet/storyteller) combines a rare classical mastery with beats that speak to global youth culture. Be enthralled by her electro-fusion of traditional Berber music, reggae, Afro-pop, funk, and desert blues at the Skirball Cultural Center this summer. Admission is free.
Affectionately named the Diva of Mauritania, Noura Mint Seymali melds Arab and African music together to create her own never-heard-before sound. Playing California for the very first time, Noura Mint Seymali will transport Angelenos to the crossroads of Arab and African traditions. Brought up where the Sahara, the Magreb, and West Africa intersect, the Moorish griot (poet/storyteller) combines a rare classical mastery with beats that speak to global youth culture. Be enthralled by her electro-fusion of traditional Berber music, reggae, Afro-pop, funk, and desert blues at the Skirball Cultural Center this summer. Admission is free.
August Events
Musician's Market LA
August 17, 2014
Musician's Market is a gathering of musicians in downtown L.A. Music people of all sorts come to browse, trade, sell, mingle, catch performances and try the food. Join the fun at 1640 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on August 17th.
More info is at MusiciansMarketLA.com.
Musician's Market is a gathering of musicians in downtown L.A. Music people of all sorts come to browse, trade, sell, mingle, catch performances and try the food. Join the fun at 1640 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on August 17th.
More info is at MusiciansMarketLA.com.
GET ON UP: A JAMES BROWN CELEBRATION
August 13, 2014
Angelique Kidjo joins an amazing line-up of performances for Hollywood Bowl's celebration of James Brown.
Angelique Kidjo joins an amazing line-up of performances for Hollywood Bowl's celebration of James Brown.
Finding Fela: Opens in los Angeles
August 15, 2014
Alex Gibney bring to the screen the historical account of the legendary Fela Kuti. The documentary tells the story of Fela’s life, his music, his social and political importance. It highlights how he came to create a new musical movement, Afrobeat, and used it as a forum to challenge the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s, and ultimately to promote Pan Africanist politics across continents.
"Finding Fela' opens in Los Angeles August 15, 2014. For additional showdates, go to http://findingfela.com/#the-film-and-showtimes
Alex Gibney bring to the screen the historical account of the legendary Fela Kuti. The documentary tells the story of Fela’s life, his music, his social and political importance. It highlights how he came to create a new musical movement, Afrobeat, and used it as a forum to challenge the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s, and ultimately to promote Pan Africanist politics across continents.
"Finding Fela' opens in Los Angeles August 15, 2014. For additional showdates, go to http://findingfela.com/#the-film-and-showtimes
Aster Aweke
August 16th
Ethiopian songstress, Aster Aweke comes to 333Live for a hot summer performance.
See Facebook for event details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1438972633055375/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Ethiopian songstress, Aster Aweke comes to 333Live for a hot summer performance.
See Facebook for event details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1438972633055375/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Rocky Dawuni and DJ Nnamdi Moweta LIVE at the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park
August 23, 2014
Ghanaian Reggae Musician Rocky Dawuni teams up with our very own DJ Nnamdi Moweta for a FREE concert in the park. Hosted by Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park, the festival begins at 6:30 p.m and the Music begins at 8:00 p.m.
This is a GREAT FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park
2230 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, 90057
http://www.levittla.org/rocky-dawuni/
Ghanaian Reggae Musician Rocky Dawuni teams up with our very own DJ Nnamdi Moweta for a FREE concert in the park. Hosted by Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park, the festival begins at 6:30 p.m and the Music begins at 8:00 p.m.
This is a GREAT FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES!
Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park
2230 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, 90057
http://www.levittla.org/rocky-dawuni/
Fela Kuti Day in Venice
September Events
Toumani & Sidiki Diabaté and Rokia Traoré
September 26, 2014
Toumani Diabate, an acclaimed griot performs with his son Sidiki. Malian singer, songwriter Rokia Traore is back in LA to delight us with her unique blend of Malian rock!
Enjoy all three artists this Fall at UCLA's Center for Art of Performance.
Toumani Diabate, an acclaimed griot performs with his son Sidiki. Malian singer, songwriter Rokia Traore is back in LA to delight us with her unique blend of Malian rock!
Enjoy all three artists this Fall at UCLA's Center for Art of Performance.
ON-GOING EVENTS
Grand Performances
Chock full of fan favorites, new musical obsessions, and a few evenings that will just take your breath away. As always, every show is FREE, so mark up your calendars. Go to http://www.grandperformances.org/calendar/2014-season-overview/ for details.
Target Sundays at the California African Musuem
Every first Sunday of the month, the California African American Museum puts on Target Sundays, a cultural experience that celebrates the art, music and culture of the African Diaspora.
Afro-Rumba at KAOS
Rincon Rumbero is back on Saturdays! Held at the KAOS Network in Leimert Park, California from 3 PM to 6 PM. The event is free.
Rincon Rumbero is open to all the rumberos, students of rumba, and people who just love the music.
The KAOS Network is located at the corner of 43rd Place and Leimert Blvd (4343 Leimert Blvd). Go to http://www.larumbero.com/rincon for more info.
Rincon Rumbero is open to all the rumberos, students of rumba, and people who just love the music.
The KAOS Network is located at the corner of 43rd Place and Leimert Blvd (4343 Leimert Blvd). Go to http://www.larumbero.com/rincon for more info.
African Nights @ Rosalinds
African Nights every Saturday at Rosalinds in Little Ethiopia. (323) 936-2486 - 1044 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019
