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Los Pinguos

Los Pinguos,a Spanish guitars band who hail from Buenos Aires - Argentina, perform on the Third Street Promenade on Sunday, December 21, 2008.

Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 07:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers

(left to right) Suzy Williams, Kathy Leonardo, and Catherine DeLaCasas from "The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers" sing quirky Christmas carols at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Sunday, December 21, 2008

Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 12:22AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Wake Up With The Waves






Parker Bent,  35, sings children songs during  "Wake Up With The Waves" children's interactive concert series at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, October 11, 2008.. The concerts are held every Saturday morning through November 1.


Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 12:00AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Masanga Marimba Ensemble



(above) Dr. Ric Alviso, Santa Monica College and California State University Northridge world music professor and  director of the Masanga Marimba Ensemble, performs with his students at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Sunday, July 27, 2008. (top) Ronnie Daliyo, 32, plays the 'Hosho Shakers.'  The Masanga Marimba Ensemble plays traditional and popular music from Latin America and Africa. The instruments used in this ensemble consist of 7 Guatemalan and Zimbabwean marimbas of various sizes along with vocals, drums, percussion, saxophone and trumpet. The word “Masanga” comes from an African word that means the coming together of two rivers representing the meeting of Latin and African traditions in this group. Masanga is the only marimba ensemble in Southern California that combines Latin and African traditions. Their music is upbeat, danceable, and family-oriented. The sight and sound of Masanga's giant marimbas is unlike anything you've ever seen or heard before.
Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 12:00AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Rock Stars






(1)  School of Rock's Lead vocalist Ethan Kayda, 11, performs during St. Monica's Fall Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2008. (2)  Waylon Rector, 11, (right) and Ethan Kayda, 11, (left)  (3) Tiana Jimenez, 13, and Waylon Rector, 11. (4) Tiana Jimenez, 13, (left) and Nicole-Juliet Friedman, 14, (right). (5) Waylon Rector, 11, jams on his guitar. The Paul Green School of Rock Music is the nation's premier performance - based rock music program for students from ages 7-18.
Posted on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 12:05AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

The Scientist

Santa Monica College music students Jesus Galvez, 18, (left on guitar) and Chris Marquez, 19, (right on vocals)  practice  "The Scientist" by Coldplay on the SMC campus on Thursday, September 11, 2008.
Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 10:30AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Opa Opa

Concertgoers dance to the Salsa music of   Opa Opa  during City of Santa Monica's 3rd Annual Jazz on the Lawn in front of City Hall on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. OPA OPA is made up of a diverse group of musicians. They come from all around the world and each adds their own special flare and flavor to the band’s sound. They performed Latin Salsa, Cumbia, Bolero, Cha-Cha and Merengue The concert was the final installment in the summer jazz series.

Posted on Monday, September 1, 2008 at 12:01AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Toots & the Maytals

The legendary  Toots & the Maytals  perform  on the Santa Monica Pier during the 24th Annual Twilight Dance Series on Thursday, Aug 29, 2008. Toots and the Maytals are credited with coining the word "Reggae" on their 1968 single "Do the Reggay." Until that time Reggay was a dance fad in Jamaica and was not associated with the style of music played by bands we now consider Reggae musicians. Toots and the Maytals, originally called simply The Maytals, are considered legends of ska and reggae music. Their sound is a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock.  Toots & The Maytals “Light Your Light” was nominated for Grammy for Best Reggae Album 2007.

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Posted on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 02:58PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint