Category: Music
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Chaka Khan and RIAA’s Joel Flatow
https://vimeo.com/933381918?share=copy Chaka Khan, the legendary multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, marked her illustrious 50-year career in the music industry with a captivating artist discussion at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA. In an intimate setting preceding her sold-out mainstage performance on January 27, 2024, Chaka Khan engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue with Joel Flatow,…
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Madeleine Peyroux
Past Event This event took place on March 16, 2024. Madeleine Peyroux is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary jazz music. She returns to The Luckman with her full arsenal of delicately sultry compositions and renditions. With hits such as “Careless Love” and “Don’t Wait Too Long,” she has earned her spot among…
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María José Llergo
Past Event This event took place on March 10, 2024. Maria José Llergo‘s hauntingly beautiful voice and deep emotional connection to her music have captivated audiences and earned her widespread recognition. Singing about love, sadness, and social struggles, her stunning voice twists and turns through atmospheric and captivating soundscapes. With a remarkable ability to blend…
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Bernadette Peters
Past Event This event took place on March 9, 2024. Throughout her illustrious career, the legendary Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, in film, on television, in concert, and on recordings. She has garnered numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, three Emmy nominations, four Grammy nominations,…
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Judy Collins
Past Event This event took place on March 2, 2024. Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her…
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La Santa Cecilia
Past Event This event took place on February 24 & 25, 2024. GRAMMY® Award-winning La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and global music. The band is known for drawing inspiration from all over the world, seamlessly interweaving cumbia, bossa nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz, and klezmer. Their unique sounds…
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Taj Mahal & Sona Jobarteh
Past Event This event took place on February 24, 2024. Taj Mahal is a towering musical figure — a legend who transcended the blues not by leaving them behind, but by revealing their magnificent scope to the world. Quantifying the 77-year-old’s significance is impossible, but people try anyway. A 2017 Grammy win for TajMo, Taj’s…
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Carminho
https://vimeo.com/911395464?share=copy#t=0 Portuguese fado singer Carminho shares the rich traditions of this deeply soulful genre with a fresh, modern perspective. Her powerful and tender voice is infused with the weight of centuries of Portuguese history, as well as a personal, innovative touch that resonates with both long-time fado aficionados and new audiences alike. Her ability to…
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Buika
https://vimeo.com/481031473 GRAMMY® and a Latin GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Buika hails from the Spanish island of Mallorca. For Buika, flamenco was an open door: “It’s not just about music, it’s a way of life. It’s about not running away from yourself. Some people sing about what they would like to happen or would like to be,…
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Lila Downs
GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning singer Lila Downs‘ powerful voice and evocative storytelling have made her one of the most singular artists in contemporary music. With a career that seamlessly blends traditional Mexican sounds, indigenous influences, and modern musical elements, Downs has captivated audiences worldwide with her deeply personal and socially conscious narratives. Filmed and…
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The Soul Rebels
https://vimeo.com/709707579 The Soul Rebels started with an idea – to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within a brass band context. The band…
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Barbara Morrison
https://vimeo.com/699624064 Originally from Detroit, Barbara Morrison’s twenty-year career as a performer and recording artist includes appearances worldwide with some of the greatest names in jazz: Ray Brown, Kenny Burrell, Ron Carter, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Collette, Joe Williams, Gerald Wiggins, Jimmy Witherspoon, Hank Crawford, Eddie Harris, Nancy Wilson, David T. Walker, and Jimmy Smith.…
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Mamak Khadem
https://vimeo.com/487497364Called “one of the wonders of world trance music” by the Los Angeles Times, Iranian singer Mamak Khadem mesmerizes audiences with a sound that bridges the ancient and the contemporary. Rooted in the rich poetry and musical traditions of Persian masters, her artistry is a bold fusion of history and innovation, seamlessly weaving together influences…
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Sing and Swing
Past Event This event took place on February 3, 2024. For over three decades, the iconic New York City institution Jazz at Lincoln Center has shared the distinctly American art form with audiences in nearly 450 cities and more than 40 countries. The ensemble returns to The Luckman with their new production, Sing & Swing,…
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Iva Bittová
https://vimeo.com/561552818 Hailing from the Czech Republic, Iva Bittová is one of Europe’s most innovative and celebrated artists. She began her career as an actor in the mid-1970s, appearing in several Czech and Slovak feature films. Born to famed Roma violinist Bittó Kálmán, she began playing violin and singing at a very early age. By 1990,…
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San Cha
https://vimeo.com/452675292 San Cha is an acclaimed singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, increasingly known for her visceral and explosive live performances. Her name, derived from the Spanish-slang word sancha (which translates to “mistress”) is a mischievous reference to the title of “San,” given to male saints in the Catholic tradition. Fans of cumbia, punk, bolero, and…
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Yamma Ensemble
https://vimeo.com/583204225 Yamma Ensemble‘s members stay true to the character of the Middle East, the region where they were born and raised. Their soulful Sephardic and Mizrahi music is accompanied by ancient musical instruments typical of the region, including kopuz, duduk, and hand drums. They perform the traditional music of the various Jewish diasporas (from Yemen,…
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Chaka Khan
Past Event This event took place on January 27, 2024. The legendary Chaka Khan’s iconic voice and musical style have defined pop, soul, jazz, and funk since she rose to stardom almost as soon as she launched her career. Commemorating her 50th anniversary in music, this golden celebration will be an experience filled with surprises…
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Chiquis
Past Event This event took place on December 1, 2023. Following the success of her album Abeja Reina, two-time Latin Grammy-winning recording singer/songwriter Chiquis will perform songs from her acclaimed catalog of hits spanning nearly 15 years. An accomplished businesswoman, author, and television star, she also hosts the English-language podcast “Chiquis and Chill“, which started…
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Julieta Venegas
Past Event This event took place on November 1 & 2, 2023. An icon in the Latin pop music scene, Julieta Venegas has made a significant impact as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer — garnering international recognition and acclaim throughout her illustrious career. Her exceptional talent and versatility have allowed her to captivate audiences on…