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Artist discovery

The sound of LA's summer.

Latin, soul, jazz, reggae, R&B, funk, and the unique voices of the county, coming together across 27 parks.

Latin · Folk

Las Cafeteras

approved

East LA Chicano roots band fusing Son Jarocho, Afro-Mexican rhythms, and spoken word.

Soul · Brass

The Soul Rebels

missing

New Orleans 8-piece brass band reimagining classic soul, funk, and hip-hop.

Latin · Rock

Quetzal

partial

Grammy-winning Chicano rock band rooted in East LA cultural memory.

Funk · Afrobeat

Jungle Fire

ready

LA-based 10-piece tropi-funk ensemble.

Soul · R&B

Aloe Blacc

approved

Singer, songwriter, and producer with global soul reach.

Indie · Latin

Chicano Batman

missing

Psych-soul quartet blending tropical rhythms with dreamy guitar work.

Funk · Afro-Cuban

Cimafunk

ready

Cuban-born funk innovator.

Soul · Lowrider Oldies

Thee Sinseers

missing

LA's leading lowrider soul revival group.

Latin · World

La Santa Cecilia

approved

Grammy-winning LA-based band celebrating Pan-American music.

Latin · Hip-Hop

Ozomatli

ready

LA institution mixing salsa, hip-hop, and rock.