Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews, has been a star since childhood—debuting at Jazz Fest at age four, leading his own brass band by six, and touring with Lenny Kravitz in his teens. More than just a horn player, his charisma and showmanship have made him a magnetic force in music. […]
Join Bunny Brunel in celebrating the official CD Release of “BASS BALL 2” with BUNNY BRUNEL & Friends, featuring an extraordinary lineup including Stanley Clarke, Kyle Eastwood, and Armand Sabal-Lecco, along with special performances by Larry Dunn and Kaylene Peoples. The ensemble is further enriched by the talents of Mahesh […]
Laura Cathcart Robbins of “Stash,” Romantic Bossa-Nova’s Kaylene Peoples featuring Bunny Brunel, NY entertainer Michael Camacho, and others, usher in memoirist Levy Lee Simon to celebrate his milestone achievement at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, on December 8th, 2023. The event will showcase Simon’s multifaceted career and personal […]
After witnessing in person Bethann Hardison winning the Vanguard Award at the NAACP Image Awards in late February 2023, I was excited to attend a very intimate discussion between Hardison and influencer Goo Goo Atkins (Goo Ru Style). The event was was held at the Black Design Collective Community Center […]
Discover the importance of costumes in storytelling as Ruth E. Carter gives a behind the scenes look into the costume design process. Proceeds support the Black Design Collective Creative Center and The Black Design Collective Scholarship Fund. On January 12, 2023, the Black Design Collective will host a conversation with […]
Kiki Ebsen is a dynamic performer with an impressive musical range. Her exchange of jazz, pop, classical, and rock is entertaining and educational. She sings the standards from the Great American Songbook, is an engaging storyteller, not to mention she’s a comedienne and quite the convincing actor when performing her […]
Attending an award ceremony with the distinction of honoring strong women was refreshing . . . and it was my second time. I was there last year in the thick of the excitement as honorees mingled in the atmosphere of what I call greatness. And this year was no different. […]
Par Kaylene Peoples | 10 avril 2017 | AGENDA MAGAZINE (www.agendamag.com) The Blue Whale Jazz Club du centre-ville a Los Angeles est connue pour sa musique organique, avec une variété de styles tels que la fusion, le jazz contemporain, le New âge et ceux qui se développent dans une atmosphère […]
It seems the 89th Academy Awards was full of surprises. Nobody can complain about the lack of diversity this year! Compared to the number of minorities (particularly African-American nominees) to non-minority nominees, I have never seen so many holding gold statues – though quite deserving. It was predicted that La […]
I have been attending the NAMM show for years, way before it started exhibiting in Anaheim. And I have to admit that it has always seemed a testosterone-heavy event—very few women; mostly male engineers, male rockers, instrument manufacturers, and gear galore. My visit every year included a few booths that benefited […]
