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Southland Sessions Episode Two “The Industry Presents Sweet Land.” Photo Credit Casey Kringlen for The Industry.

The Industry Presents Sweet Land

Season 1 Episode 2
58:59
Versastyle Playground still | Image from "Southland Sessions" E4: Dance Break

Dance Break

Season 1 Episode 4
56:57
Def Sound "Struck" collage | Still from "Southland Sessions" E3: Musical Expansions in Quarantine

Musical Expansions

Season 1 Episode 5
52:00
A woman looks over the concrete Los Angeles River. Still image from Carmen Argote's "Last Light." | Still from "Southland Sessions" Civic Imagination sls ep10 image

Civic Imagination

Season 1 Episode 10
56:05
Dwight Trible performing at the Watts Towers Festivals | Still from "Southland Sessions" Watts Towers Festivals sls ep11

Watts Towers Festivals

Season 1 Episode 11
54:37
A publicity shot of André Watts sitting by a piano | Courtesy of Pacific Symphony

Opening Night with Pacific Symphony

Season 1 Episode 108
56:06
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Southland Sessions

Change(Makers): The Future of Arts and Culture

Season 1 Episode 1

How integral is arts and culture to a community’s lifeblood and how can it become part of the solution? Key cultural leaders from around Los Angeles gather to discuss the role of arts and culture in shaping the world’s future. Listen in and understand how civic institutions are re-evaluating their roles in society and re-focusing their energies to become an integral part of rebuilding sustainable and fair institutions for the future. Hear poetry inspired by the questions of the future written by young poets of Get Lit. Hear Michael Govan of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art speak about the role of large civic institutions in re-making society; Ben Caldwell of Kaos Network lay out the difficult truth about the plight of artists; Antonia Hernandez of California Community Foundation impart wisdom about changing power dynamics in society; and Alberto Retana of Community Coalition share an impassioned plea to artists working in society today. Hosted by KCET Chief Creative Officer Juan Devis, featured guests include General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Danielle Brazell, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission Kristin Sakoda, Executive Vice President at the Music Center Josephine Ramirez, Executive Director for the Armory Center for the Arts Leslie Ito, California Institute of the Arts President Ravi S. Rajan, Self Help Graphics & Art Director Betty Avila and L.A. County Arts Commissioner Tim Dang. 

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Audra Mae | Courtesy of the Wallis
44:06
One of pop music's great singer/songwriters finds her guiding light close to home. “Audra Mae: Songs of Joy & Peace” grew from that simple reminder that a song can mend the heart.
Barbara Morrison at the Wallis | Still from "Barbara Morrison: Standing On Their Shoulders"
51:29
Barbara Morrison pays musical tribute to the iconic jazz and blues singers, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald.
A publicity shot of André Watts sitting by a piano | Courtesy of Pacific Symphony
56:06
Join Maestro Carl St. Clair, Pacific Symphony, and some special guests as they celebrate the opening of their 42nd season with performances by five world-class pianists.
The Music Center’s Spotlight Grand Finale
58:00
“Spotlight” alum Josh Groban hosts a special performance by SoCal’s most talented teens.
Aida Cuevas and La Marisoul at the Soraya | Ricki Quinn, Courtesy of the Soraya
56:05
Performers pay tribute to Linda Ronstadt. Plus, an interview with the legend herself.
Dwight Trible performing at the Watts Towers Festivals | Still from "Southland Sessions" Watts Towers Festivals sls ep11
54:37
Highlights from the Annual Watts Towers Day of the Drum and Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festivals.
A woman looks over the concrete Los Angeles River. Still image from Carmen Argote's "Last Light." | Still from "Southland Sessions" Civic Imagination sls ep10 image
56:05
Hosted by designer Rosten Woo, this episode explores L.A. civic art and culture during the pandemic.
Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra on stage at Grand Park during a New Year's Eve celebration | Samantha Lee sls ep9 preview
59:12
Mekala Session and the "Ark" ring in the new year with a jazz music celebration.
Def Sound "Struck" collage | Still from "Southland Sessions" E3: Musical Expansions in Quarantine
52:00
Witness the creativity of L.A. music in this episode made in collaboration with dublab.
Julian Torres in mariachi outfit | Still from "Southland Sessions" S1 E3: Mariachi - from Romance to Resistance
52:22
Hosted by Mariachi musician Julian Torres, this episode explores the tradition of Mariachi music and its transformation through time and circumstance.
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