Chill Long Beach Underground Music in SolShock Spotify Playlist
We’re kicking off the year with a new (very biased) SolShock Spotify playlist highlighting Long Beach underground music. Announcing: Long Beach Underground | Chill. This chill-edition highlights California-based independent artists from Long Beach, to L.A. and The Bay. Enjoy nearly one hour of music from the most burgeoning local musicians in electronic, soul, jazz, and […]
SoulTracks Brings Holiday Music Cheer for ‘New Christmas Standards’ by The Unit
SoulTracks published a merry review of New Christmas Standards by The Unit, giving shine to the holiday music album and its featured artists. In a ‘First Listen’ article, SoulTracks senior writer, Howard Dukes, describes it as “an energetic amalgamation of artists …” offering a cheery overview of its soulful, R&B tracks. Neo-soul artist, songwriter and […]
New Music: “BAMBOO” by Rashondra Angelle
“BAMBOO” by Rashondra Angelle is a soulful, vocal house music anthem that declares resilience and echoes human sentiments from the soul. Nearly 10 years after releasing her debut indie soul album, The After Glow, Los Angeles singer-songwriter and poet, Rashondra Angelle, is back with new music. She returns to L.A.’s underground with a strong hold […]
Say, Word. An Interview with Poet, Artist and Arts Resource, MsTmusze
Nearly 30 years of artistry and live performances accompany her wherever she goes. If it isn’t the cheerfulness of her voice, the spryness of her laughter and smile, or the steadiness of her beat when she grabs the mic, you will know by her presence when MsTmusze arrives. Throughout Long Beach and L.A., the talented […]
ASCA Presents “Forging The Future: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
Andy Street Community Association (ASCA) presents their 11th Annual Black History Month event in Long Beach on Friday, February 10, 2023 celebrating African American achievements, legacy, youth education, CEOs demonstrating diversity excellence, and the city’s first-ever African American mayor, Mayor Rex Richardson. It is indeed historic. Residents of the city of Long Beach, CA elected […]
Supporting Food Equity Champions, Tony Damico & Long Beach Fresh
In 2020, we collaborated on Garden Conversations, a spontaneous, virtual panel event in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Tony Damico used his exceptional communication skills to help moderate the event, and we, along with guest panelists, set out to have a collaborative discussion about healthy food: access to it all, growing our own, and […]