Category: Music
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Candice Pillay
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 a…
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Stephanie Amaro
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 with…
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Amaros
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 soulful…
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Jaake Castro
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. Castro…
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Valentina
Past Event This event took place on February 15, 2020. Acclaimed performer Valentina – best known for her multi-season appearances on VH1’s RuPaul’s Drag Race and her performance as Angel in Fox’s production of Rent: Live – comes to the Luckman with a new full-length evening of song, dance, and multi-media insight into her fascinating…
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Flamenco Fantasies – The Paco de Lucia Project
Past Event This event took place on October 27, 2019. Created by 10-time Latin Grammy winner Javier Limón, The Paco de Lucía Project reassembles the original band that toured with the legendary flamenco guitarist for the last 10 years of his career. A longtime collaborator and producer of Paco de Lucía, Javier Limón brings the…
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Nella
Past Event This event took place on October 12, 2019. Photo credit: Nina Rodriguez Latin Grammy nominated for “Best New Artist” category Nella Rojas is an exceptional singer-songwriter from the Venezuelan Island of Margarita. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Boston, her music is a meeting place for her country’s folklore roots,…
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Carlos Pena Y Su Big Band
Past Event This event took place on September 28, 2019. Carlos Peña is a Guatemalan singer song-writer who won critical acclaim after winning the second edition of Latin American Idol in 2007. He moved on to record his first record breaking album “Con Una Canción,” which reached double platinum in its first 24 hours after…
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LA Phil
Past Event This event took place on September 26, 2019. The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA has partnered with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to present a free neighborhood concert. The LA Phil has been presenting free Neighborhood Concerts for over 20 years, as part of the organization’s dedication to making music accessible to the widest possible audience. The Honorable…
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Havana Cuba All Stars
Past Event This event took place on April 5, 2019. The Havana Cuba All Stars are among their country’s greatest musicians. Mixing tantalizing rhythms and melodies – from cha cha, to rumba, to son cubano, to salsa – the All Stars are loved for their enthusiastic and energetically refreshing approach to this wide variety of…
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The Lyris Quartet
Past Event This event occured on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Described as “radiant… exquisite… and powerfully engaged” by Mark Swed of the LA Times, the Lyris Quartet is Los Angeles’ most acclaimed and innovative string ensemble. They have collaborated closely with world-renowned artists Natalia Gutman, David Geringas, Martha Gerhardt, Myung-Whun Chung, Richard Stotlzman, as well as composers Krystof Penderecki, Andrew Norman, Steven Mackey, Paquito D’Rivera, and Gerard…
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All About Valentina
Past Event This event took place on February 3, 2019. Acclaimed performer Valentina – best known for her multi-season appearances on VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and her performance as Angel in Fox’s production of “RENT Live!” – makes her theatrical debut at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA on Sunday, February 3, at 7:00 pm, with “All…
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Andy Garcia and The CineSon All Stars
Past Event This event took place on February 2, 2019. Alongside his Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy nominations as an actor, Andy Garcia is a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning music producer and performer. Celebrated around the world for their unique sound and riveting performances, Andy Garcia and the CineSon All Stars’ vibrant and energetic…
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Buika 2018
Past Event This event took place on November 17, 2018. Hailing from Spain’s Balearic Islands, Buika’s voice knows no boundaries when it comes to language or geography. She has collaborated with musicians and singers in languages beyond her native Spanish and Catalan, and has recorded tracks in English, French, Portuguese, Farsi, Italian, and Armenian. Buika…
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Gabriel Royal
Past Event This event took place on September 22, 2018. Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and cellist, Gabriel Royal has been heard playing his “grown up lullabies” in the subway stations of New York City. That’s where he found his lawyer, his manager, and his cello – and where he continues to find a genuine connection with…
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Los Lonely Boys
Past Event This event took place on April 21, 2018. https://youtu.be/wvkzoqQ5Oak?si=mrLHa9VedwEcn9FC Los Lonely Boys come to the Luckman with their signature mix of high-octane, high-quality rock and blues combined with conjunto tejano sounds that span the band’s career. In addition to their instrumental talents, they all provide vocals with engaging hooks, expressive lyrics, and melodic…
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Yemen Blues
Past Event This event took place on January 20, 2018. Ravid Kahalani leads this roaring group of improvising brass, string, and percussion players. Yemen Blues’ intoxicating music merges West African rhythms and ancient Jewish Yemeni melodies with mambo and funk to help you feel a connection to places you may have never visited. The group…
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Noa
Past Events This event took place on February 18, 2018. Photo credit: Ronen Ackerman Achinoam Nini, known internationally as Noa, makes a rare concert appearance on the Luckman stage showcasing her most popular songs from her 26-year recording career, spanning 15 international albums, and several domestic Israeli releases, including her latest recording, Love Medicine. The selections will…
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Aaron Neville Duo
Past Events This event took place on December 1, 2017. One of the most inspirational and distinctive voices in music today, Aaron Neville is a master of many styles. The audience can expect to hear doo-wop and gospel from his recent albums, as well as blues, jazz, soul, pop, country, and even reggae. It is…
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Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Orchestra
Past Events This event took place on November 11, 2017. Celebrating his 80th year, 10-time Grammy Award-winner and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Eddie Palmieri hosts a party for the ages featuring some of the finest musicians around. With an exceptionally accomplished and prolific body of work, Palmieri remains an engaging innovator and…