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Besskepp's celebration of the rich history and racial diversity of his hometown of Stockton stands in stark contrast to Forbes Magazine's declaration as one of America's "most miserable cities."
Breakbeat maestro David Axelrod successfully merged music with poetry in his adaptations of William Blake's poems.
Mike the Poet pays homage to the artists and poets who are transforming the city with their art and community service.
What does it mean to be alive in Los Angeles?
21st Century Los Angeles shares the same energy and passion that fueled the Harlem Renaissance, the Beat Generation, the Black Arts movement, and the birth of Punk Rock.
The city's energy after the 1992 Riots created a fertile landscape for music and art, including backyard jam sessions and hip hop in Chinatown.
Many relevant poets and musicians have been left out of the discussion of post-L.A.Riots literature and art, including authors from Leimert Park and South L.A.
The economic and social conditions of South Central Los Angeles at the turn of the 21st century contributed to the brewing of repressed emotions and explosive atmosphere that birthed the essence of krump.