By Laura Ferreiro Herb Alpert, whose groundbreaking style of Latin jazz has made him one of the world’s most respected trumpeters, is now paving the way for a new generation of musicians. His namesake foundation has announced that it will … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Experimental electronica duo Crystal Castles is back on the scene with their fourth studio album, Amnesty (I), the group’s first since the departure of former vocalist Alice Glass in 2014. Crystal Castles, comprised of producer Ethan Kath … Continue reading
By Laura Ferreiro There’s no denying that Griffith Park is one of Los Angeles’ true gems. Boasting miles of gorgeous hiking and horseback riding trails, it’s also home to a bird sanctuary, museums, the Los Angeles Zoo, incredible wildlife and … Continue reading
By Kennedi Johnson Social justice platform Global Citizen will host its fifth annual Global Citizen Festival on September 24 in New York’s Central Park, featuring an array of top performers including Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Major Lazer and Metallica. … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys assembled dozens of celebrities to stand in solidarity with the victims of institutional racism. In the video 23 Ways to Be Killed If You’re Black in America, part of Keys’ “We Are Here” movement, … Continue reading
By Kennedi Johnson Award-winning musician Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics is launching an extremely innovative pop and rock concert series: “Church Keys.” Stewart’s own “idea factory,” Dave Stewart Entertainment, is partnering with the Churches Conservation Trust to repurpose abandoned churches … Continue reading
By Kennedi Johnson Tackling topics from racism to poverty, folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie dedicated his life to voicing the issues of oppressed Americans through his music. In honor of his altruistic spirit, the Woody Guthrie Center annually awards … Continue reading
By Kennedi Johnson Surrealist filmmaker and artist David Lynch has been a practitioner and advocate of Transcendental Meditation (TM) for more than 40 years. “TM is, in a word, life changing for the good,” says Lynch. In order to bring … Continue reading
By James Pleasant Alternative rock band Switchfoot will host its 12th annual Bro-Am charity event on July 9 — an event founded to benefit charities for underprivileged children in the San Diego area. Bro-Am, which usually draws more than 15,000 … Continue reading
By Kennedi Johnson The music community is a tight-knit group, so it comes as no surprise that there’s an organization created by music people for music people. This organization, the MusiCares Foundation, recently launched an innovative social media campaign, the … Continue reading