Now on view at the Skirball Cultural Center is Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity. An artist with a distinct style, Jack Kirby (1917-1994) is the mastermind behind iconic comic book characters such as Captain America, The...
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...
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...
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 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...