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…
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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…
Dua Lipa is a pop star without tradition in 'Radical Optimism'
Dua Lipa's “Radical Optimism” has a hilarious cover, two songs about illusionists, and what could end up being the most…
Jessica Pratt, outside the underworld of Los Angeles and inside a (soft) wall of sound
Walking south on Vine Street past the Capitol Records building, musician Jessica Pratt recalled the first time she visited her…
Library of Congress will preserve songs by Juan Gabriel and Héctor Lavoe
“Amor Eterno” by Juan Gabriel and “El Cantante” by Héctor Lavoe will be safeguarded for posterity, the Library of Congress…
Chef Sanjyot Keer Livens Up Ed Sheeran's India Tour With Misal Pav's Authentic Cooking Masterclass
During his tour of India, renowned Indian chef and digital creative Sanjyot Keer works with global music icon Ed Sheeran.…
Greg Lee, singer of Los Angeles ska band Hepcat, dies
Greg Lee, co-singer of Los Angeles stalwart ska group Hepcat, died on March 19. He was 53 years old. Lee…
Cola Boyy, Oxnard funk innovator and disabled activist, dies
Matthew Urango, the Oxnard-raised singer, multi-instrumentalist and activist who performed as Cola Boyy, has died. He was 34 years old.…
SXSW: De Los Showcase brings together love, family and Latinidad
As Los Aptos played on stage, two figures stood nearby, recording the performance on their phones. They were Juan Ortega…