Drummers Unite! Please join us for this rare opportunity to take a free master calls with Marcus L. Miller. This workshop has limited space and will take place on Zoom, Saturday March 28 from 2 – 4 pm. Marcus will discuss legendary Latin Jazz composer and percussionist, Willie Bobo’s techniques using Timbales, Congas and Drum …
Learn about masks in performance and ritual both in history and contemporary uses by Yoruba Nigerian artists. Then make a mask with William Grant Still Arts Center Artist, Danielle Galvan Gomez with an easy at home technique. Please feel free to share and don’t forget to tag us with your creations on Instagram!
Continuing our Free Spring African American Composers’ series during isolation due to COVID-19, we present our first lesson, taught by percussionist, Delton Davis. This is part of our 12th Annual African American Composers’ Series, Spanish Grease: The Life and Sounds of Willie Bobo. People of all ages and levels can learn the “Guiro”. Please feel …
Happy Spring everyone! Spanish Grease: The Life and Sounds of Willie Bobo exhibit and free educational program will be going virtual! William Grant Still Arts Center is wishing you all good health. Stay tuned!
The health and safety of our community is our hightest priority. DCA is implementing statewide guidance to protect our City’s workforce, residents, and visitors. As public servants, DCA wants to take every precaution possible to diminish the spread of the virus in Los Angeles and keep everyone informed. Stay up to date on the latest …
Hell of an Act to Follow – Panel Discussion on Willie Bobo A discussion on the origins, presence and impact of Willie Bobo’s music and how it has made a shift in contemporary American music. A sit in with some people who have been digging into Willie Bobo’s music for a lifetime. The panel included … Continue reading
William Grant Still Arts Center proudly presents Registration for WGSACFree Spring Music + Art After School Program is Saturday 02/29/20 Eight week class sessions fromMarch 10 – May 2, 2020 REGISTRATION STARTSSaturday, February 29, 2020, 12 PM – 4 PMTuesday – Friday, March 2 – 6, 2020, 10 AM – 4 PM Feel free to call us with … Continue reading
William Grant Still Arts Center proudly presents The African American Composers Series Musical Artist, Willie Bobo! The William Grant Still Arts Center PresentsSpanish Grease: The Life and Sounds of Willie BoboMarch 7 – June 13, 2020Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 3 – 6 PM Los Angeles (February 6, 2020) – “Spanish Grease: The Life and Sounds of … Continue reading
Come make a beautiful rag doll with Dr. Cynthia Davis! Dr. Cynthia Davis Doll Making Workshop Saturday, February 1st, 2020 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Please send RSVP to: monica.bailey@lacity.org All ages No experience required Dr. Cynthia Davis. was instrumental in the development of the first pilot demonstration mobile HIV testing project in Los Angeles County in … Continue reading
Book Reading, Signing, Paper Doll Workshop with Author/Illustrator Alile Sharon Larkin Book Signing And Doll Workshop with Author/Illustrator Alile Sharon Larkin “Come and join the adventure with Dreadlocks, a cinnamon-brown girl with lots and lots of African curls who makes the best cheese-grits in the Teddy Bear Forest.” Bring your little ones! Saturday, January 25th, 2020 2PM-4PM … Continue reading
Ready to make a Triflin’ Toi doll for our next doll workshop!? Join us in creating some funky paper dolls with Adah Glenn aka AfroPuffTM! Adah is a visionary artist and producer. She draws inspiration from everything around her but her current fascinations are classic animation, manga, anime, graffiti, street art, quilting and comics. Please … Continue reading
