Music
Celso Piña, a musical pioneer known for his fusion of cumbia and tropical sounds as a base, suffered a heart attack and died. He was 66.
Aug. 22, 2019
Obituaries
One of the genre’s most ardent advocates, he founded the landmark Jazzmobile arts venture, was the host of popular jazz shows on NPR and profiled musicians for CBS’ ‘Sunday Morning’ show.
Dec. 30, 2010
Pop & Hiss
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June 12, 2012
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May 6, 2015
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“Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades. But in recent years, it has exploded in popularity in Southern California. The biggest fans? Immigrant seniors.
April 21, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
There’s barely enough room for potential investors to squeeze into the auditions for the planned Broadway production of “The Secret Garden”: Hollywood has arrived.
Oct. 31, 1990
This has been a particularly global year for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
April 20, 2019
Now that rap ranks among the best-selling forms of pop music, you would expect rap radio to play the genre’s most popular and respected artists.
June 13, 1999
In July 2017, the K-pop group Monsta X played its first shows the U.S.: two nights at the 2,400-capacity Novo in downtown L.A.
July 3, 2019
Oct. 10, 2011