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Julio y su Teclado Mágico plays. | Still from "Grand Performances presents Julio y su Teclado Mágico"
Get happy and dance to an energetic performance by blind one-man band Julio y su Teclado Mágico, featuring his unique interpretations of Cumbia, Norteño, Soul and R&B classics.
Gaby Moreno plays her guitar at The Autry. | Courtesy of The Autry
Sneak into The Autry's galleries to catch an intimate acoustic performance by Guatemalan American singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno as part of the museum's "Best of Los Angeles" series.
Hollywood Bowl shell with fireworks | Adam Latham
The Hollywood Bowl’s fireworks are a booming exclamation point on an evening spent under the stars. But how do they come together?
A Katsu sandwich from Katsu Sando | Courtesy of Katsu Sando
From Japanese katsu sandos to Tijuana-style tacos and Hong Kong buns, here are some purveyors from Smorgasburg’s lineup that will help you relish the last days of summer.
John Williams conducts the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl | Craig T. Mathew/Mathew Imaging
John Williams' relationship with the orchestra began a long time ago, in a venue not too far away.
Nathan Cole teaches online violin classes. | Courtesy of Nathan Cole
COVID-19 has decimated arts and culture workers throughout the world. See how three of LA Philharmonic’s musicians are finding new income streams for the benefit of students around the world.
Vegan breakfast burrito | Hot and Cool Cafe
In this food and drink guide, we highlight a longstanding Cuban supper club and a national dish that both serve as a nod to Valdés roots, and a live jazz venue that doubles as a home for delicious Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine.
Trudy with one of her great-granchildren  | Courtesy of the Lehrer family
A WWII refugee builds a musical life in L.A.
An illustration of YOLA's Lili jumping with joy | Still from "My First Concert with Gustavo" republished from LA Phil
Lili Morales, a member of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, recounts her first time on stage at the Hollywood Bowl, playing with LA Phil's Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel in vivid color.
Money Mark | Courtesy of Money Mark
Money Mark has played an integral role in the music of Beastie Boys, Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin Park and more. He’s brought that insatiable curiosity and joy to life during quarantine.
Angela Muñoz | Courtesy of Angela Muñoz
Forced to disconnect physically, artists across genres are now scrambling to adapt as the nature of musical collaboration changes.
Bleachers perform at The Glass House. May 24, 2018 | Taylor Wilson, Courtesy of The Glass House Concert Hall
In the face of a bleak outlook for indie music venues, a new nonprofit emerges to save SoCal’s stages. 
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