An Appreciation: Richie Havens (1)

By Brian Arsenault Richie Havens (1941 – 2013) was not the greatest or most celebrated musical figure of his generation. He was something better. Richie Havens was an embodiment of the notion that we could all live together, black and white, all people, as people should live together. He was a gentle voice amidst a… Read More An Appreciation: Richie Havens (1)

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Live Jazz: Hugh Masekela at Royce Hall

By Michael Katz There are moments when all the ways we like to consider ourselves here in LA — multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-generational, the whole big melting pot simmering under a golden sun – get reflected in something bigger and make us think, “Hey, maybe that really IS us.” Friday was such a night in Westwood… Read More Live Jazz: Hugh Masekela at Royce Hall

February 11, 2012 iromLeave a comment

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An Appreciation: Richie Havens (1)

Live Jazz: Hugh Masekela at Royce Hall