The evolution of African American music is a rich and complex story that spans centuries and reflects a variety of influences, from African cultural traditions to the social, political, and historical contexts in which...
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Pauline Adamek
Muse/ique’s “According to Ray” concert reviewed
Legendary artist Ray Charles is often credited with inventing soul music, although the genre already existed before he came on the scene. The 1950s recordings of black R&B performers, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and...
Edible art meets dinner theater – “Elementa” at The Gallery Theatre in DTLA
They say, “You eat with your eyes first.” Elementa takes that notion to a whole new level. From the very first course to the final dessert, the visual experience is as much a part of the meal as the food itself...
Slamdance 2025 Review: ‘Coroner to the Stars’
Making its premiere at Slamdance 2025, 'Coroner to the Stars' is the compelling story of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, who served as Chief Medical Examiner for Los Angeles from 1967 to 1982.
Kurt Gardner
“Bat Boy: The Musical” at Open Fist
Bat Boy: The Musical premiered in 1997 here in Los Angeles at the Actors’ Gang Theatre, then went on to the West End and Off-Broadway, garnering awards and making the world somewhat safer for the unholy union of...
Terry Morgan