Category: Music
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Carminho
Past Event This event took place on October 14, 2023. Acclaimed Fado singer Carminho takes her 2023 album, Portuguesa, on tour. The daughter of the renowned Fado singer Teresa Siqueira, Carminho explores her origins and identity in her work—combining reverence for the traditions of Fado with a modern vision all her own. With lush vocals…
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Sérgio Mendes
Past Event This event took place on October 12, 2023. One common thread weaves throughout the staggeringly diverse tapestry of music that Sérgio Mendes has created over his remarkable six-decade career: the spirit of joy. From his pioneering contributions to the foundations of Bossa nova alongside the likes of Antonio Carlos Jobim, through the era-defining…
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Mariachi Herencia de México
Past Event This event took place on September 16, 2023. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México presents an unforgettable experience of Mexican music and culture. The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City.…
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La Santa Cecilia
Past Event This event took place on March 24, 2023. Grammy-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 and the experience…
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Indigo Girls
Past Event This event took place on June 24, 2023. American folk-rock duo Indigo Girls come to Los Angeles for one night only – presented by The Soraya at Cal State Northridge and performed at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA. Over a thirty-five-year career, the multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Emily Saliers and…
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Maya Arce
https://vimeo.com/824198375 Maya Arce is a Mexican-American musician who grew up in Arizona. She began studying and performing mariachi music as a vocalist and violinist at the age of five. She moved to Los Angeles to join the multi-faceted folk ensemble Grupo Bella. The band focused on playing more traditional mariachi, son jarocho, son huasteco, as…
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Melissa Etheridge
Past Event This event took place on April 22, 2023. Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 GRAMMY® Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as “Bring Me Some…
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Yamma Ensemble: A Special Presentation
Yamma Ensemble: A Special Presentation featuring instruments from the gift of Mary Levin Cutler is part of a season-long series of digital segments that bring you up close and personal with artists from a variety of art disciplines. In this special episode, the artists share knowledge and demonstrate the ancient instruments gifted to Cal State…
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Cal State LA Spring 2023 GALA Concert
SPRING 2023 GALA CONCERT Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. University Choirs and Student/Faculty Orchestra performing Carmina Burana. composed by Carl Orff conducted by Dr. Christopher Gravis faculty soloists Natalie Buickians and Robert MacNeil and Children’s Choir of All Saints Church in Pasadena
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Jazz at Lincoln Center: Songs We Love
For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. Songs We Love was…
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Julieta Venegas
Both the November 1 and November 2 performances are sold out.* An icon on 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 illustrative career. Her exceptional talent and versatility have allowed her to captivate audiences on prominent stages and festivals worldwide, resulting…
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Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, Sarah Jarosz
Past Event This event took place on January 21, 2023. Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, & Sarah Jarosz come together onstage for a special evening. A singular and enduring talent, Grammy winner Shawn Colvin’s songs like “Sunny Came Home” are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. After winning…
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Mariza
Past Event This event took place on October 7, 2022. Gifted with an expressive and powerful voice, Mariza is inarguably the genre’s best-known global representative for the 21st century. Mariza’s approach to singing fado (a traditional Portuguese genre full of exquisite contradictions) embraces the new while never forsaking the old. Her early recordings of classic…
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CocoRosie
Past Event This event took place on November 19, 2022. Definition eludes these artists as CocoRosie blends and manipulates what critics have described as indie, hip-hop, pop, blues, opera, and electronic music. They find duality between their unique vocal stylings, expanding those differences and playing music that expresses the inner and outer world of the…
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Pablo Sáinz Villegas
Past Event This event took place on April 29, 2022. Versión en español a continuación) Praised as “the soul of the Spanish guitar”, Pablo Sáinz Villegas has become a worldwide sensation known as this generation’s great guitarist. With his “virtuosic playing characterized by irresistible exuberance” as described by The New York Times, his interpretations conjure…
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Yohai Cohen
https://vimeo.com/601309321 Yohai Cohen is an internationally renowned oud player and vocalist celebrated for his mastery of the traditional music of his Moroccan and Andalusian heritage. His performances weave together the rich musical traditions of North Africa, blending cha’abi (popular) rhythms with classical influences. Singing in Arabic, Hebrew, and Ladino, Yohai’s artistry bridges cultures, carrying forward…
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Candice Pillay
https://vimeo.com/532086039 South African R&B singer and songwriter Candice Pillay has made a significant impact on the global music industry with her distinctive voice and exceptional songwriting talent. Growing up in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, she was influenced by a diverse range of musical styles, from traditional African sounds to contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Determined to pursue…
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Stephanie Amaro
https://vimeo.com/476154346 Stephanie Amaro, a fourth-generation Mexican-American born in Hollywood, grew up immersed in classic rock, iconic singer-songwriters, 80s pop, and Seattle grunge. She discovered her passion for traditional Mexican music at nineteen and dedicated herself to mastering mariachi techniques. This path led her to co-found Trio Ellas, a Mexican fusion group blending pop and jazz…
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Amaros
https://vimeo.com/459493950 Amaros is a vibrant mariachi ensemble known for passionate performances and exceptional musicianship. The group brings together three highly talented artists, each with a unique background that contributes to their rich sound. Tony Zuñiga, on vocals and guitarrón, provides his deep, resonant voice and rhythmic basslines. Andy Abad on requinto and vocals adds a…
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Jaake Castro
https://vimeo.com/457339343 Jaake Castro is a multi-faceted singer and composer known for their singular performances, drawing inspiration from the underground vogue ballroom culture, 80s synth-pop, contemporary urban artists, and deeply personal experiences. Through profound lyrics and a tender fearlessness, Castro challenges societal norms and invites audiences into a world where authenticity, bravery, and happiness are celebrated.…