Artist Q&A: Flor De Toloache This Saturday (8/25), Flor De Toloache takes the stage at Levitt LA for a free concert! This group has delightfully avoided categorization since their very inception; by appearance, they are mariachi musicians through and through, from their elegant red and black garb to the buoyant, uplifting music that has captured [...]
Often credited for popularizing the coastal, tropical-tinged variety of cumbia known as Colombian vallenato, Very Be Careful exudes South American rhythm. Their dedication to combining vibrant flair with traditional sounds (accordion, caja vallenata and guacharacha) has kept the five-man ensemble afloat for more than 20 years, with each of their seven studio albums taking listeners [...]
Few bands embody the intersection of art and activism better than Quetzal. Growing up in a family of labor union organizers, guitarist Quetzal Flores spent his formative years absorbing the rich history of grassroots movements across Mexico and Southern California, including the Zapatista struggle, immigration reform and contested land struggles. 25 years ago, he founded [...]
As the world’s torchbearer for Jamaican Jazz music, there are few bands that can match the intensity, soulfulness and chemistry that Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra embodies on stage. Made up of GRAMMY-award nominated session musicians, entertainment veterans and seasoned jazz improvisers alike, a rotating cast of more than 20 musicians make up the orchestra. [...]
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