Category: Music
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Bharat Caravan
Bharat Caravan brings together a unique take on the Indian classical tradition with contemporary musical elements. Ajay Jha’s vocal styling blends gracefully with classic Indian rhythm drumming cycles for a multi-dimensional and sensational sound. Jha’s ensemble, Hind Tarana, produce arousing tracks that express a depth of passionate influences beautifully seamed together. The Bharat Caravan program…
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David Orlowsky
With inspirations drawn from the Jewish shtetls in Eastern Europe, the David Orlowsky’s The Soul of Klezmer, is a masterful expansion of the Klezmer folk music tradition. His adaptations and original compositions push creative boundaries offering a unique blend of folk tunes on the clarinet and strings. Clarinetist David Orlowsky brings a full arsenal of carefully crafted compositions self coined…
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Kishi Bashi String Quartet
Renowned violinist, singer and composer Kishi Bashi’s multi-layered violin-techno pop music is one-of-a-kind. Bashi has recorded and toured internationally with artists such as Regina Spektor, Sondre Lerche, and indie rock group Of Montreal. Kishi Bashi’s self-recorded and self-produced project began in 2011 with his first EP, ‘Room for Dream,’ followed by his first full-length album…
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Seu Jorge
Raw and soulful, acclaimed Brazilian singer, songwriter, and musician Seu Jorge’s works draw from his childhood experience navigating a favela outside of Rio de Janeiro. His melodies are stripped and untainted fusing classic American and European soul music with psychedelic samba. Best known for his contributions to the soundtrack for the film A Life Aquatic and…
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Luckman Jazz Orchestra Combo Session
The Los Angeles Times calls the Luckman Jazz Orchestra “one of the country’s finest musical organizations.” Under the direction of Charles Owens, the Luckman Jazz Orchestra has performed numerous concerts honoring jazz masters and has been joined on stage by some of the greatest living jazz vocalists today, including Dianne Reeves, Carmen Lundy, and Barbara…
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Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
FREE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT! Praised as one of the world’s top orchestras, the Los Angeles Philharmonic returns for another magical evening neighborhood concert. The entire family is welcome to this rare opportunity to hear the orchestra for free! Daniel Cohen, conductor Martin Chalifour, violin Program: The Four Seasons (Vivalidi/Piazzolla) Le boeuf sur le toit (Mihaud) +…
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Rodriguez
Rodriguez began his career in the 60s, but without any enthusiastic response, he was ultimately let go by his label and forced to work outside the music industry. Unbeknownst to him, and to the rest of the world, his songs became the inspiration for millions struggling against apartheid in South Africa, where he was regarded…
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Carla Bruni
AN EVENING WITH CARLA BRUNI Singer, songwriter, model, activist, photographer – and former first lady of France – Carla Bruni will make a very rare Los Angeles appearance to perform songs from her fourth studio album, Little French Songs. Media: ‘KCRW Presents’ Tickets: General – $35, $45, $50. CSULA students – $15. Other students –…
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Karsh Kale
Considered a pioneer and genre-bending artist, The New York Times proclaims Kale as “suave, modern and unmistakably India.” Visionary composer and producer Karsh Kale will present Classical Science Fiction, a new groundbreaking work of classical Indian fusion and electronica. Media: ‘KCRW Presents’ Tickets: General – $30, $35, $40. CSULA students – $15. Other students – $20. Tickets available via Ticketmaster…
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Asaf Avidan
AN EVENING WITH ASAF AVIDAN Singer-songwriter Asaf Avidan has taken the international music community by storm with his unique brand of folk and blues and his signature vocal sound, reminiscent of jazz greats and rock legends alike. Following the release of his debut solo album The Reckoning and its subsequent catapult to gold certification, Avidan…
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Yemen Blues
Yemen Blues coexist in both the past and the present; they are timeless and modern. Fronted by acclaimed vocalist Ravid Kahalani, the group mies the music of Yemen and West Africa with funk, mambo, soul, and ancient chanting styles. Conjuring up a rich and diverse musical palette with the use of percussion, oud, horns, and…
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Ben Sollee
Known for his unique mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B, cellist Ben Sollee has redefined these genres of music with his unique and intricate arrangements. Matched by his smoky vocal stylings, Sollee’s music is deeply rooted in his tales of human experience and emotion. NPR calls his music “an inspired collection of acoustic, folk…
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Antonio Zambujo
The preeminent force in the resurrection of male fado singers in a genre traditionally dominated by females, Antonio Zambujo makes his debut performance at the Luckman with his earthy and atmospheric interpretations of Portugal’s national musical gems. Media: ‘KPFK 90.7FM Presents’ Tickets: $30, $35, $40. (CSULA students • $15. Other students • $20.) Tickets available via…
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Rokia Traoré
At the forefront of the Malian roots movement, Rokia Traoré’s music explores traditional African rhythms and effortlessly blends them with American blues and soul beats. Making her Luckman debut, Rokia Traoré will perform her new album, Beautiful Africa, in its entirety. Media: ‘KCRW Presents’ Tickets: $30, $35, $40. (CSULA students • $15. Other students •…
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Luckman Jazz Orchestra
The Luckman Jazz Orchestra, led by acclaimed musician and conductor Charles Owens, is an internationally admired ensemble of Los Angeles’ greatest jazz musicians. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the finest musical organizations” around, the LJO returns to the Luckman stage with a tribute to jazz legends! Media: 88.1 KJZZ Tickets: General…
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LJO: Tribute to Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins is a prolific American jazz legend. Widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians, his compositions have become classic jazz standards. Rollins has collaborated and recorded with jazz masters: Charlie Parker, J.J. Johnson, and Thelonious Monk; Miles Davis said of Sonny Rollins, “He was an aggressive, innovative player.” The…
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LJO: featuring Dianne Reeves
Dianne Reeves, today’s preeminent jazz vocalist, will join the critically acclaimed Luckman Jazz Orchestra for a stellar one-night-only performance. Undeniably one of the most important jazz vocalists in history, Dianne Reeves’ impact on the art form is deeply rooted. The four time Grammy Award-winner’s incredible artistic range is celebrated throughout the world. The New York…
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Khatia Buniatishvili
Khatia Buniatishvili is “justifiably hailed as one of the great pianists of the future” by the UK’s Guardian. Prize winner of the 2008 Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, Khatia was distinguished as a BBC New Generation Artist in 2009 and invited to collaborate with the BBC Orchestra throughout the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 seasons. The…
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LJO: Heath Tribute feat. Carmen Lundy
Celebrated jazz vocalist and composer Carmen Lundy joins the Luckman Jazz Orchestra for a one-night-only performance at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex. Carmen Lundy is hailed by the Los Angeles Times as having a “voice of agility and seductive allure.” The LJO will begin the evening with an incredible tribute to the incomparable Jimmy Heath. During his five…
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Yann Tierson
With his whimsical, melancholy music, Yann Tiersen has become a sought-after composer. Borrowing from French folk music, chanson, musette waltz, and street music, as well as rock, avant-garde, and classical and minimalist influences, Tiersen’s deceptively simple style has been likened to Chopin, Erik Satie, Philip Glass, and Michael Nyman. Tiersen gained worldwide acclaim for his…