Watch Dayramir González
We are just 1 week away from returning to California Plaza for our first in-person concert of the summer, but first, we invite you to join us online tonight at 8pm for GP's Feature Presentation of Dayramir González.
Representing the next generation of Afro-Cuban jazz, Dayramir González is an internationally celebrated pianist, educator and bandleader who brings together a unique blend of original and traditional compositions rooted in Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Watch a short preview of the performance here, and enjoy the full show tonight at 8pm on GP's YouTube and Facebook.
We're excited to see you back at the newly renovated California Plaza on Friday July 9 for our first public concert of the year featuring Ethio Cali and Cut Chemist!
Dayramir González
Grand Performances presents Afro-Cuban pianist and composer Dayramir González on Thursday, July 1st at 8pm PT on GP's Facebook and YouTube!
Dayramir began his professional career at the age of 16 as a pianist and composer with Irakere's Oscar Valdes’ ensemble Diákara. Since winning Havana’s JoJazz festival in 2004 and 2005, Dayramir has gone from winning three Cubadisco awards for his 2007 debut album “Dayramir & Habana enTRANCé” to becoming Berklee College of Music’s first Cuban national “Presidential Scholarship” recipient to performing in 15,000-seat stadiums with legends like Chucho and Bebo Valdes and headlining Carnegie Hall
Thursday July 1 @ 8pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
DAYRAMIR GONZÁLEZ
An Online Cinematic
Music Experience
July 9th - Ethio Cali + Cut Chemist
Ethio Cali pays homage to the Golden Age of Ethiopian Jazz and Soul, with collaborations with DJs Rani de Leon and Cut Chemist.
Cut Chemist has been on the forefront of DJing, turntablism and genre-bending music production for over 30 years. Co-creator of Brainfreeze with DJ Shadow and original member of multi-Grammy winners Ozomatli, Cut Chemist has also recorded and toured the world with pioneering hip-hop crew Jurassic 5. Throughout his epic career, Cut Chemist has continued to push boundaries, testing our musical palates while introducing us to obscure musical finds.
As a DJ for over 20 years, Rani de Leon is known for his signature blend of eclectic and accessible worldly sounds, jazz textures, and ‘feel-good’ roots & soul music. From the discerned dancefloor to the avid music listener, tasteful selections are on the menu for every occasion. He is founder of Soul in the Park, which brought international, soul and jazz audiences together in an unassuming venue for live music in Los Angeles. He is co-founder and resident DJ of Radio Afrique, a series of events focusing on music and film from Africa and the diaspora, and member of Los Angeles-based web radio collective dublab, where he hosts a monthly radio show Tizita Radio highlighting music of nostalgia.
Friday July 9th @ 6pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
ETHIO CALI
featuring DJ sets by
Cut Chemist
Rani de Leon
@ California Plaza
July 16 - Katalyst
Katalyst is 9-piece band and artist collective from Inglewood, connecting the past and future of West Coast jazz.
July 18 - Dance Baby Dance
Dance Baby Dance is a a family friendly event filled with live acts, dancing, great music, art activities and fun-filled retro DJ sets that will provide entertainment for the entire family.
DANCE BABY DANCE is an LA based family dance party.
Founded by Jack & Glenda Murakami Monforte, a husband and wife team who have produced and promoted family friendly events for the past 15 years.
DANCE BABY DANCE is an all inclusive event for parents and children that feature live performers, DJs and dancing at its core, but also incorporate artistic activities such as face painting and arts & crafts.
Sunday July 18th @ 1pm PT
Grand Performances
presents
DANCE BABY DANCE
@ California Plaza
July 23 - La Tigresa and Briseyda Zaráte
Flamenco dancers La Tigresa and Briseyda Zaráte present an ensemble performance featuring Antonio de Jerez, Jose Tanaka, Gerardo Morales and more.
summer is back
Friday July 9 - Ethio Cali + Cut Chemist [RSVP]
Friday July 16 - Katalyst [RSVP]
Sunday July 18 - Dance Baby Dance [RSVP]
Friday July 23 - La Tigresa y Briseyda Zárate [RSVP]
Saturday July 31 - DEEP w/ Marques Wyatt [RSVP]
Saturday August 7 - Dilla Fest ft. Talib Kweli [RSVP]
Friday August 13 - Jacque Hammond and Qur'an Shaheed [RSVP]
Saturday August 14 - Head Wraps in the Park [RSVP]
Friday August 20 - Katzù Oso [RSVP]
Saturday August 21 - Soulection [RSVP]
Friday August 27 - Garth Trinidad [RSVP]
Saturday August 28 - Hello Stranger ft. Brainstory and Chola Orange [RSVP]
Saturday September 4 - Subsuelo ft. Los Rakas, LNL, Reyna Tropical and Cumbiatón [RSVP]
Saturday September 18 - Buyepongo vs Quitapenas [RSVP]
Saturday September 25 - The Do-Over [RSVP]
More info at https://www.grandperformances.org/
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