There’s something about summer in Los Angeles that ignites mysticism and hunger for something….something that you can’t quite place your finger on. We all waited anxiously in line at La Cita on June 1st, rubbing away the goosebumps caused by the chill of the night and wishing we would have arrived earlier. Read More
ANDA! 1 Year Anniversary-May 6, 2009
It was a year worth waiting for, I gotta say. I’ve known about ANDA since it’s initiation, but had yet had the opportunity to check it out for myself. A collective group of Los Angeles DJ’s: Gazoo, Mando Fever, Ray Ricky Rivera, and Gomez Comes Alive Read More
Nortec Collective – May 2nd, 2009
Nortec Collective’s Fussible + Bostich performed a live set at UCR’s Spring Splash. The DJs and musicians went on stage at around 4:30pm and played their best songs from their latest album for about an hour. Although the crowd was small, it was clear there were many loyal fans who came to enjoy this group’s blend of Mexican Electronica. It is not easy to describe Nortec Collective’s style of music as they incorporate traditional “banda” musical instruments, trumpet, trombone and accordion, with electronic beats and techno loops.
Ozomatli – May 2nd, 2009
Ozomatli rocked the stage at the Cinco de Mayo Latino Festival at the Veteran’s Park in Coachella. The evening was very windy but that did not stop many loyal fans waiting for the Grammy award winning band to come on stage. Ozomatli hit the stage around 8:30pm and quickly got the crowd jumping and dancing. They played their popular hits and their latest music, combining latin rhythms with urban styles, creating a new blend of world music.
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Spanish Harlem Orchestra – April 25th 2009
The Grammy Award winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra brought their New York style salsa to the Radisson Hotel in Los Angeles, California, and performed their best hits in front a large crowd of salsa lovers.
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs – April 10, 2009
City walk became a blur of lights whizzing by as we weaved in and out of the strolling crowd, hoping we hadn’t missed the grand opening of this long, long, LONG awaited event. Read More