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Meet Estevie, the budding Gen Z cumbia pop star
Dressed in a blue charro suit, Sarah Silva, then 11 years old, took the stage of “La Academia Kids,” a…
'Illinoise' on Broadway: a passionate riff on the music of Sufjan Stevens
NEW YORK – “Illinoise,” a trippy dance musical based on Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 concept album “Illinois,” offers a fitting end…
Inside the last night as the Conga Room closes
Iconic Los Angeles nightclub Conga Room closed its doors for the last time Wednesday night, but not before filling its…
Los Angeles Laundromat Doubles as an Underground Concert Venue
If you're lucky, some concerts are free with RSVP. This is free if you bring dirty clothes. Laundry Wand is…
Thousands of people protest against Israel's participation in the Eurovision final | Israel's war against Gaza News
Thousands of people have protested in the Swedish city of Malmo against Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, and…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Since bursting onto the Hollywood scene with memorable performances on shows like “Nurse Jackie” and the critically acclaimed FX drama…
John Pisano, dean of Los Angeles jazz guitar, dies at 93
Jazz guitarist extraordinaire John Pisano, known for his solid rhythm, melodic lead lines and generosity, died May 2 at his…
Coachella 2024 Artist Blxst's Favorite Bites at the Festival
Los Angeles hip-hop artist Blxst performed on Coachella's outdoor stage on Saturday, in an early night set that overlapped with…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with singer-songwriter Laufey
Icelandic Chinese vocalist and songwriter Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) appreciates the many wonders of life. It's evident in his music, which…