We have an extremely special live show alert for ya. On the heels of last year’s sprawling, joyous, and playful jazz-samba album Milton + esperanza — currently up for Best Jazz Vocal album at the 67th annual Grammy Awards happening Sunday, February 2nd — KCRW Presents a celebration of Brazilian music legend Milton Nascimento organized by Grammy-winning bassist and composer esperanza spalding. Along with some very special guests, spalding will share live renditions of Nascimento classics. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for folks impacted by the fires. Plus, DJ sets from Wyldflower and Mario Caldato, along with food from Bossa Nova available for purchase.
But we haven’t even told you the best part yet… doors for this one are at 4 PM and the show wraps at 7 PM(!). Enjoy some fabulous tunes, fabulous food, support a good cause, and get to bed at a reasonable hour. What more could you ask for? Click quick though, it's all happening today at 2220 Arts + Archives. Details below.
Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation (choir) make music for healing, raising hands to, dancing in the aisles to, and delivering a standing ovation for — all of which happen routinely whenever they take to the stage. It’s soul music in the deepest sense of the word — equally as inspired by church choirs as it is spiritual jazz luminaries like Sun Ra and and Pharaoh Sanders
Kassie Krut's self-produced eponymous EP was one of the most exciting debuts of 2024. The NYC-based indie trio’s thrilling mix of leftfield pop, techno, and industrial sounds mixed with elements of dub fill the band’s work with a distinct intensity. We're excited to present a special guest DJ mix from a group who should very much be on your radar in 2025.
Lord Huron is heading to the Kia Forum on November 2nd with special guest, Feist. Get tickets today starting at 10 AM!
For the Kia Forum show, LH has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to providing critical relief and long-term recovery support for individuals, families, and communities impacted by the devastating LA wildfires via the PLUS1 LA Fires.
Great music for a great cause? Say less. Our Music Relief initiative now features a dedicated section for benefit compilations and other musical outputs being released to help support communities impacted by the fires. Every time one is released, you can find, listen to, and support ‘em all in one place – so check back!
Not only are these treasure troves of unreleased tracks and rare versions by the likes of Andre 3000, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jenny Lewis, and more, but testaments to the extraordinary art — by heavy hitters and under-the-radar names alike — nurtured by and within these now-devastated communities. The compilations also make for a beautiful survey of the scenes and voices embedded in LA’s cultural tapestry: from the formidably far-out roster of Leaving Records, to the ambient and modern classical contemplations of For LA, to the left-of-the-dial rock via Hit the North Records and Super Bloom, and more.
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