Tag: los angeles

Dancer Laila Abdullah SolShock.com

Form and Purpose: An Interview with Dancer and Educator, Laila Abdullah

As a dancer and educator, Laila Abdullah brings her whole self to her art, her stages and her students. When COVID hit in 2020, she quickly pivoted to distance learning with Zoom — upskilling on the spot, to continue teaching her physical ed/dance students at LAUSD’s James A. Foshay Learning Center. Abdullah further embraced the […]

Stacy Moise, Comedian, Writer

An Interview with Comic and Writer, Stacy Moise

“I’m an open book I don’t really shy away from any topic personal or otherwise. I also do my best to keep the realness of a subject but I tend to use hyperbole to get my point across.” Stacy Moise They say if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. […]

Rashondra Angelle Independent Soul R&B

Rashondra Angelle Debuts New Indie Soul R&B Album “The After Glow”

“The After Glow” by Rashondra Angelle contends to be one of the most downloaded independent soul/R&B albums from one of the most talented female indie artists in Los Angeles. Remember the first time you heard “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Volume 1”, or Mary J. Blige’s “What’s the 411?”, and you played it […]

Norman Mayers NuSoul Magazine

SolShock.com Q&A with Nu-Soul Magazine Founder Norman Mayers

If you are even remotely close to being a music lover, a mover and shaker in L.A. or a fan of unique live events and indie artists; chances are you’ve heard of Norman Mayers and Nu-Soul Magazine. His popular blog offers a daily mix of album reviews, downloads, interviews, videos, events and more – all centered […]

Queens Historical Society, Inc. Returns to Honor The Association of Black Psychologists

 “Artists as cultural bearers serve an irreplaceable role in advancing our social and cultural well-being.” – Adisa Anderson, QHS Director.  Queens Historical Society, Inc. (QHS) – a non-profit organization and innovator in America’s multicultural education returns to the royal spotlight for a celebratory event fit for a Queen and in recognition of the ‘art of mental health’. […]