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Ethiocolor

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Music Ensemble Ethiocolor, which draws on Ethiopia’s Azmari culture, blends its ancient roots with modern syles in an exploration of Ethiopian dance and music that tells a story.

California Dreamin’: Jessica Vosk Sings the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Broadway sensation Jessica Vosk (Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof) returns to Segerstrom for a performance inspired by California songwriters of the 1960s and ‘70s such as The Mamas & the Papas, David Crosby and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few.

Catherine Russell

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Catherine Russell, a Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, is celebrated for her exceptional vocal techniques and her interpretations of blues and early jazz pieces. Born into a distinguished jazz lineage, she is the daughter of Luis Russell, who served as Louis Armstrong's musical director, and Carline Ray, a multifaceted musician known for her work with the […]

A.I.M. BY KYLE ABRAHAM

Carpenter Performing Arts Center 6200 E. Atherton St., LONG BEACH, CA, United States

Contemporary Dance Company A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham returns to the Carpenter Center with a repertoire that includes Miller’s solo “Rain” and new works by Paul Singh and Kyle Abraham.

Canciones de Mi Madre

The Ford 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, United States

Produced in partnership with Solidarity for Sanctuary, The Ford presents a reimagined concert inspired by Linda Ronstadt’s album that led to a renaissance of Mariachi music in the U.S. Leading the new generation in Ranchera music is Grammy Award-nominee Lupita Infante, granddaughter of beloved artist Pedro Infante. She will be joined by Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas, […]

blackbox: Mando Dorame

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

LA-born tenor saxophonist Mando Dorame opens the signature blues rhythms series curated by The Reverend Shawn Amos on The Plaza. He is joined by Carl Sonny Leyland and the Boogie Woogie Boys.

Counterpoint with Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Counterpoint is a collaboration between pianist and composer Conrad Tao and choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher. Together these artists create an expressive program of stylistically diverse music that is threaded together to create a work that bridges traditions, approaches and styles.

Stephanie J. Block with Seth Rudetsky

The Wallis 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, United States

An evening of intimate behind-the-scenes stories prompted by Rudetsky’s funny, insightful, and revealing questions—and the music from Block’s stellar Broadway career.

Nat Geo Live: Wild Cats Revealed

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Through photographer and filmmaker Kadur’s captivating images and video, you’ll get an up-close look at a world of wild cats you’ve never seen before.

Vadym Kholodenko in Recital

The Soraya 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States

Cliburn gold medalist Vadym Kholodenko returns to the Soraya for another intimate and emotional program that spans several centuries, from Handel and Liszt to the living legend Thomas.

Nano Stern Sings Víctor Jara

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Nano Stern, armed with his guitar, commemorates the 50th anniversary of legendary Chilean folk singer and slain political activist Victor Jara. Screening of Nano’s documentary film We’ll be Singing by September is showing October 19.

Marisa Monte

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In Brazil, Marisa Monte is revered as both a trailblazer and a traditionalist. Her artistic brilliance and deep emotional connection in her performances shine through as she delivers her pop and samba tracks with a unique twist, inspired by her passion for experimentation and exploration of rhythm and sound. Her distinctive style has earned her […]

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