Upcoming Events


Sahba Motallebi
Aug
23

Sahba Motallebi

with Mamak Khadem, Niyaz’s Loga Ramin Torkian and Azam Ali, Sina Sarlak, Mehdi Bagheri, Miles Jay, TJ Troy, Naghmeh Farahmand, and Robyn Friend

This internationally renowned Iranian tar and setar virtuoso and guests masterfully weave classical Persian stylings, folk, and world fusion into an unforgettable evening.

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Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali
Aug
22

Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali

5th generation torchbearers of the Qawwali tradition, these brothers’ imaginative reinterpretation of classic Sufi texts is a transcendent experience; a rare performance not to be missed. DJ and producer Neil Sparkes joins Rizwan-Muazzam for a special guest set described as “a bewitching blend of dance-floor devotional music.”

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CLASSICAL REMIX FEAT. MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE
Aug
14

CLASSICAL REMIX FEAT. MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE

with Gina Luciani, Charissa Barger, Zachary Dellinger, and Benjamin LashCLASSICAL REMIX WEEKENDIt’s the cool kids that like classical music - especially when it’s sampled, looped, turned around and re-worked. Revered masterpieces from the classical repertoire will be performed by Colburn School Alumni before getting a 21st century treatment. Everything old is new again.

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YUNA | ALOE BLACC
Aug
8

YUNA | ALOE BLACC

** RE:ARRANGED – MUSLIM CULTURES ILLUMINATED showcases South East and Central Asian Muslim artists, from mainstream pop stars to revered traditional masters. This initiative includes immersive and educational exchanges with L.A. musicians, students, and community members.

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ROCKY DAWUNI | BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR
Aug
1

ROCKY DAWUNI | BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR

Blitz the Ambassador hip hop visionary’s urgent lyrical flow paints vivid socio-political images with powerful horns, mixing seamlessly with turntables, a full band, and beats from his native Ghana.

Dawuni delivers socially conscious Afro-roots Reggae infused with infectious grooves and positive global vibes.

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MARE IMBRIUM (SEA OF RAIN)
Jul
31

MARE IMBRIUM (SEA OF RAIN)

Jointly conceived by conceptual artist Hirokazu Kosaka and Butoh dancer Oguri, this installment of the experimental Mare series opens with the primal sounds of the hunt and closes with a look towards the cosmos; a kinetic spectacle suspending time and space.

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LOS MASTER PLUS | PUERTO CANDELARIA
Jul
26

LOS MASTER PLUS | PUERTO CANDELARIA

Guadalajara's viral YouTube sensations, originally known for their Spanish-language covers of No Doubt and Kings of Leon, light up the stage as the newly crowned kings of cumbiatrónica.

PUERTO CANDELARIA, this group’s non-stop cumbia party is an exuberant mix of infectious, eclectic folk rhythms, Latin beats, sly social satire, and dance-til-you-drop irreverence.

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MEXICO 68
Jul
24

MEXICO 68

Influenced by the polyrhythmic sounds of Fela Kuti, this East L.A. band juxtaposes Chicano funk with the body-moving vibes of afrobeat.

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DUMPSTAPHUNK
Jul
11

DUMPSTAPHUNK

Straight from the Big Easy, these Neville family scions and soldiers-of-funk ignite a deep, gritty groove by combining ingenious musicianship, soulful melodies, and complex arrangements.

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WATTS50
Jul
10

WATTS50

NYC-based Lyricist Lounge curates an evening of socially conscious rap and hip hop. Pacifica Radio’s on-the-ground coverage of the 1965 events will serve as source material for select musical compositions.

Featuring performances from: dead prez, The Watts Prophets, iLL CamiLLe, Food4Thot, Jimetta Rose

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WATTSTAX REVISITED
Jun
20

WATTSTAX REVISITED

Celebrating Wattstax, the historic 1972 concert and award winning film which featured Stax Records' Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, plus the Re.v Jesse Jackson, Richard Pryor, and many more.

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