Harriet Luckman Auditorium  – Cal State LA
Live Review: 2/22/09
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A Suite for Ma Dukes hosted by VTech, Mochilla, + ArtDon’tSleep
This past Sunday, Maureen Yancey, also known as Ma Dukes, took to the stage of the Luckman Auditorium at Cal State LA for the second installment of Timeless, a four-part series honoring the legacy of renowned composers. “This event is another way for your soul to soar through music,” Yancey shared with the audience. The diverse attendees reflected J-Dilla’s ability to break cultural boundaries that seemingly exist between different genres of music. →

A Sanctified Sound
Polyester the Saint is blessing ears worldwide with his music.  With his associate Fresh Chuck Daily (Hella Good Productions), the soulful duo dropped two albums: California Soul and their forthcoming, Hella Good Productions Presents: Polyester the Saint. Polyester already sports a long roster of artists waiting for him to sanctify their albums with his beats; so it looks like 2009 will be his year to wield some miracles. With new affiliate Lazy Lou–the other half L.A.U.S.D-    Polyester has worked with heavyweights such as: Taz Arnold, J* Davey, Blu , →

Photo by ppbaby888, licensed under Creative Commons.

Three nights ago I was hanging out with a female friend of mine that I’ve known for more than a decade, but hadn’t seen for several months.  I sat there talking to her for an hour or so about books, music, the good ‘ol days and future goals; and then she said, “I have something to tell you.”  Her voice shook as she told me how she →

DâM-FunK and DJ Frane

Truth Seekers Radio lit up even brighter last night. Warm re-connections were made when Santana and Afta-1 interviewed world-renowned percussionist Leon Mobley, DâM-FunK and DJ Frane.  Leon Mobley has played music for several decades with likes of Ben Harper and Damian Marley and has a solo album entitled Da Lion Roars. You catch him playing with tonight at the new Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica.

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The Nicholas Brothers: Fayard (1914-2006) and Harold (1921-2000) were two of the greatest tap dancers during the 30’s into the mid 90’s. Originally from Philadelphia they received notoriety, while tuning their talents, in the theater →

I recently ate at the Homegirl Cafe  with some co-workers.  Not only was the food great, but I knew exactly where these funds went to and how they were used to help the people in the local community.  If you get a chance support the cafe and if you know anyone nearby who needs help refer them to Homeboy Industries →

The Collective Presents Crown Thursdays
Crown Bar – Los Angeles, CA
1/15/09
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This is a new function drenched in delight and it’s FREE .  This week they are celebrating the birthday of Eddie Cruz →

The Knitting Factory – Los Angeles, CA
Live Review: 12/19/08
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It’s been a while since I’ve experienced such an explosive show, and of course  the energy and holiday spirit was ignited by Pigeon John and affiliates:  Noncando , Daedelus and Illa J; as they performed to an ecstatic crowd at the Knitting Factory’s Christmas sourer →

You walk into your local thrift shop with shallow pockets to pick out some duds for an upcoming date or some kitchenware. Right near the entrance you notice someone leaning over a stack of old vinyl records; their hands are filthy, shirt dirty and they are in deep concentration flipping through albums at →

Dublab Presents: Secondhand Sureshots
Silent Movie Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
12/7/08
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The genius at Dublab continues to surprise me.  The latest feat through their Vision Version Entertainment present Secondhand Sureshots screening December 7th.  This Dublab documentary film features four amazing, LA-based beat makers: Daedelus, J-Rocc, Nobody and Ras G in →