KCRW offers listeners in Los Angeles a taste of new, original music. Tom Schnabel, the host of perennial favorite “Rhythm Planet” curates a weekly playlist on his show featuring new releases in classical, jazz and world music. This week he’s selected “La Gitane” from Black Market Trust’s new album and love letter to Django Reinhardt, “Folk Songs”. Listen below for the entire show, the Black Market Trust starts at 41:00.
First solo release takes Jackson’s style from K-Pop to Hip Hop Los Angeles, CA – August 26, 2017 — Jackson Wang is an easily recognizable face across Asia, and to K-Pop fans worldwide. This August, his new solo single “Papillion” will be released, giving Jackson’s many fans something to talk about. The talented rapper’s effortless flow is backed by a fiery, bass heavy beat and catchy hook. But perhaps the …
A thought leader, in any industry, is the intelligent, trustworthy and reputable expert who knows everything that there is to know, inside and out, about their field. Whenever an issue arises and people are in dire need of an expert opinion, or need a forecast about the future of the industry, they always turn to the thought leader, and this opinion is considered greatly. They are noticeable from a distance and …
When you search the internet using Google, chances are you don’t think much about the ubiquitous Google logo. Today is different. Google has made a truly impressive Google Doodle to honor the 44th Anniversary of Hip Hop and the Invention of the break. It’s both fun and educational, offering an animated tour, hosted by Fab 5 Freddy, taking you through Kool Herc’s momentous use of the Break for the first …
It’s been four months since we’ve heard anything from Robert Hunter. The reclusive rocker with an alt-country vibe who gave us the songs “Wasted”, “Sober” and “Outta My Mind”, appeared destined, at the time, to will his way into the music industry with a plan and a purpose. “Afterglow” was a record that seemed to defy all the latest trends. His sound is gritty and authentic. It’s unique in this …
When attending an event, it’s a given that the bag of goodies at the end makes a huge impact on the attendants. For anyone planning the event, it is extremely important to ensure that they’re giving gifts that don’t get dumped immediately. Not only is it a waste of resources, it also means that the attendants will not remember your brand very well. Or if they do remember the brand, …