New murals on view in Crenshaw! These murals are a key element of @DestinationCrenshaw, a reparative public-private community development project that aims to solidify 1.3 miles of Crenshaw Blvd as a thriving cultural...
Category - History
Pauline Adamek
Centuries of African American music – tracing its evolution
The evolution of African American music is a rich and complex story that spans centuries and reflects a variety of influences, from African cultural traditions to the social, political, and historical contexts in which...
Muse/ique’s “According to Ray” concert reviewed
Legendary artist Ray Charles is often credited with inventing soul music, although the genre already existed before he came on the scene. The 1950s recordings of black R&B performers, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and...
MUSE/IQUE 2025
MUSE/IQUE is kicking off its 2025 season in late March at the Mark Taper Forum in DTLA. This year’s theme is Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope. Led by Artistic and Music Director...
The Getty presents “Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men”
Opening at the Getty Center, and on view from February 25 to May 25, 2025, is Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men. Review of the exhibition will follow. This is the largest display of works by French Impressionist Gustave...
