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We have a two phenomenal events this weekend on the Plaza!
Friday night (6pm - 9pm), Jacque Hammond and Qur’an Shaheed will bring smoothed-out R&B, future soul and soaring vocals to Grand Performances. Click to RSVP.
On Saturday (11am - 6pm), Head Wraps In The Park offers a fashion bazaar filled with music, food, fellowship, head wrap tutorials and the celebration of African culture and beauty.
Jacque Hammond and Qur’an Shaheed
Friday August 13th, Grand Performances presents a live performance from Jacque Hammond and Qur’an Shaheed. Their music blends the organic feel of old beloved soul classics with the punch and appeal of contemporary music.
Qur'an Shaheed is a pianist, poet, singer and songwriter based in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA. She has been playing piano since the age of four trained extensively in classical music through the expertise of her mother Sharon Shaheed and grandmother Monique Simpson. Since 2012 she has been developing her practice as a songwriter alongside her solo piano and ensemble work. She released the album Process with producer Jesse Justice and Preference Records, in 2020 and regularly performs in and around Los Angeles. Her sound is innovative, highly personal and experimental, incorporating elements of improvisation as well as neo-classical and neo-soul techniques.
Head Wraps in the Park
The Head Wraps in the Park Festival, the brainchild of Fatima Dodson, a local business owner in Los Angeles, has created a safe space for women to celebrate wearing head wraps. Filled with food, fun, fellowship, head wrap tutorials and the celebration of African culture and beauty the event hopes to create an environment that fosters creativity, celebrates individuality, and encourages community.
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Saturday August 14
11am - 6pm
Grand Performances
presents
Head Wraps In The Park
@ California Plaza
RSVP HERE
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Performers:
• Talib Kweli @talibkweli
• Daru Jones @darujones
• Frank N Dank @therealdankeryharv313 @franknitt
• Illa J @illajyanceyboy
• DJ @rhettmatic of the World Famous @thebeatjunkies
With live band @kingmichaelcoy @marknoxx @hojomusic @iamj3po
In association with @fusicology
Sound system provided by @subtractmusic 🔊
21 + Bar service provided by @lacitabar 🥃
Photo Credit: @lord.farqu
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