About this Event
Inspired by Questlove’s Music is History, this night will be an exploration through spoken word of the history of music in LA, from the jazz era on Central Avenue to the punk scene of the 70s and 80s, to the bands from Laurel Canyon and homegrown Latinx acts.
Los Angeles has always lifted a mirror to society and the world through the arts, and will continue through the events of today. If you love music and Los Angeles, this will be a beautiful intimate journey in the Grand Performances Amphitheater. Mike the Poet will be our tour guide through the years, neighborhoods, and musical movements.
Poets:TBA
Mike Sonksen, aka Mike the PoeT, is an acclaimed poet, professor, journalist, historian and tour guide. He has published over 500 essays and poems, most recently two excerpts in Dear California: The Golden State in Diaries and Letters, (Stanford University Press, September 2023). He has delivered over 2,000 poetry readings, served as guest speaker at over 100 academic institutions, appeared on radio and television and hosted events in locations like Grand Performances and Getty Center. His latest book, Letters To My City was published by Writ Large Press.
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This performance is made possible in part by grants from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grand Performances, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, United States
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