As Rose Parade Approaches, California Salutes Visiting Bands
ANAHEIM, California— The vibrant hum of staccato snares, the thud of sousaphones and the clatter of shoes, all acting in…
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How music serves emotion in 'María' by Pablo Larraín
Pablo Larraín practically sings when he talks about music. He was listening to John Coltrane on his walk to the…
Netflix's 'Maria' and Angelina Jolie misinterpret María Callas
Here we go again. In Hollywood's continued sad attempts to question the joy of music by downsizing stellar classical musicians,…
Best of 2024: Our pick of the best TV shows, movies, music, books, art and theater
“Dune: Part Two” and “Anora”. Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. “The Vince Staples Show” and “The Completely Made-Up Adventures…
Review of 'Soundtrack of a Coup': Jazz, African Politics
Decolonization gets the ultimate needle treatment in the documentary “The Soundtrack of a Coup” by Belgian filmmaker Johan Grimonprez. It…
Coldplay's Chris Martin falls through a trapdoor on stage
It was a wild, evil wind that broke down the doors to let him in. Or perhaps it was simply…
How to have the best Sunday in Los Angeles, according to Sophie Thatcher
Sophie Thatcher isn't in Los Angeles right now, but “Yellowjackets” fans will appreciate why. She's in Vancouver filming the new…
Jeff Lynne brings ELO to the Forum for the last time
One advantage of giving up a flashy rock 'n' roll persona is that you're never too old to pull it…
How East Los Angeles Band Las Cafeteras Unites Music and Activism
Héctor Flores and Denise Carlos, members of Las Cafeteras, spent their teenage years pursuing the dreams of their immigrant parents.…
I had the chance to be happy with the new guy. But was he prepared for it?
He handed me a brown paper bag (mind you, just a normal lunch-sized kraft paper bag that was still flat…