J Dilla Tribute Concert and EP – A Suite For Ma Dukes
The amazing Carlos Nino and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson have created a tribute EP to J. Dilla where they interpret his music with a 40-piece orchestra. Sounds pretty amazing in itself, but sure to be even more ear-opening is the live concert. They will perform the EP live for the first time on February 22 as part...
Mark De Clive-Lowe at Strictly Social
This is a not-to-be-missed show. Mark de Clive-Lowe is bringing his world tour to Los Angeles courtesy of Strictly Social. Be sure to get your tickets early! Nu-Soul Magazine & Soul Union are proud to present a very special edition of Strictly Social. On Wednesday February 18 we will be presenting international artist Mark de...
BrooklynRadio and Bastard Jazz Party
BrooklynRadio.net, home to some of the freshest online radio shows you can find, and the excellent Bastard Jazz record label have teamed up to release a compilation: BKLYN: Heavy Sounds from the County of Kings. I’ll have more on that shortly – the good folks at BrooklynRadio were kind enough to share some sounds with...
Sound In Color – Monica Blaire, Kameron Corvet, Postman
The Bloom Effect presents the first show of 2009! SOUND IN COLOR featuring: Detroit’s Monica Blaire, Kameron Corvet and all the way from Holland Postman. Sponsored by ONUTSS, Fusicology, Rebel Soul, and ThisIsRealMusic. Friday, January 23rd @ Joe’s Pub 11PM $15.00 Official Site: http://www.joespub.com
Strictly Social – Jimetta Rose, Mic Holden
Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union are back in 2009 with Strictly Social. Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at Little Temple for an evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion. On Wednesday January 21, 2009 we bring you another lineup of progressive talent that exemplifies the Nu-Soul sound. Performances by: Jimetta Rose www.myspace.com/jimettarose www.myspace.com/queenjrose...
Bailout – Solidified by SlamXHype
Our friends over at SlamXHype, purveyors of all things fresh and fashionable, have a new, artsy venture on deck. Solidified launches with a group art show, Bailout, here in Los Angeles this weekend. BAILOUT Solidified by SLAMXHYPE Continental Gallery 408 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 Opening Nights: December 6th, 6 PM – 12 AM...
10th Annual Thanks Givends Benefit
Thanks Givends is an annual event in Los Angeles that brings together the cream of LA’s music scene to raise money around the holiday for important community arts programs and individuals in need. Every year two recipients are chosen, one always being The Mar Vista Family Center, which is where LA’s beloved DJ Dusk was...
Strictly Social – Nov 19 – Q Dixon, Jamila
LA soul heads – it’s almost time for another Strictly Social! The crew returns to Silverlake’s the Little Temple Bar with another great lineup including Q Dixon, Jamila with a guest DJ set from DJ Daz. Plus you will also be treated to a special video screening of Wayna’s new video for “My Love”, taken...
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