Category: Music
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Lost and Found: The Lost Scrolls of James Yancey, aka J Dilla
There’s nothing like Saturday story telling as told by NPR. Snap Judgement is a show that explores those instinctual decisions people make that have the potential to change lives. They have outdone themselves with this amazing story of the discovery of a man’s hidden treasure that exposes the dual economic ravages of the healthcare and…
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Awkward Moments in Art with Jay Z and the LA Times
We interrupt my dream vacation travel series to bring you news from today’s Twitter feed! Headline #1: “I’m the New Jean Michel!”: Jay Z Raps “Picasso Baby” for Six Hours at Pace Gallery Some call it the end of performance art while others bemoan the death of hip hop; I just call it awkward. Part…
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Crate Diggers-J Dilla
The other day someone shared this Crate Diggers video on J Dilla, one of my favorite hip hop producers who passed away over 7 years ago. The imprint he made on hip hop and soul during his brief, but powerful career is evidenced by the timeless sound he created on his tracks. His body of…
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C’est Si Bon! Le Fooding Comes to Los Angeles
Chris Rock once said that women need three things: “Food, Water and Compliments”. Clearly the man hasn’t met me because I need art, good music and a fabulous handbag… At a “Le Fooding” event you can get all of the aforementioned (minus the handbag–well, maybe they’ll be a swag bag… I digress.). Ever since I…
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Black History Month #4: Hank Mobley and Blue Note
Thought I’d share what I listened to Tuesday night. One day I will dedicate a post or two about the legendary Blue Note Records and the beautiful Photography of Francis Wolff and incredible Graphic Design of Reid Miles. One of my most cherished art books is a collection of over 400 Blue Note Album covers…
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The Last Bookstore-A Literary Wonderland in DTLA
Today I spent the afternoon in the most eclectic store I’ve ever seen in Los Angeles. (Yes, that is saying a lot). The Last Bookstore can be found in a converted Crocker Bank on 5th and Spring. If you are too young to remember Crocker Bank, here is their logo (still on the Spring St.…
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What I’m Listening To RIGHT NOW
Like Chris Rock, sometimes I get tired of defending hip hop. But every once in a while I’ll run up on some amazing stuff, proving that the underground is ALIVE and WELL… Check it.
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Make Music Los Angeles! World Music Day: June 21, 2012
Having a day-long, city-wide celebration of cross cultural music is probably the best way I can think of to usher in the summer! MMLA is part of an international festival originating in France called Fete de la Musique (World Music Day). The event is celebrated on the same day by over 110 countries. Throughout Los…
Colony Little, Culture Shock Art 