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5 minutes that will make you love Strata-East Records

We’ve been asking writers, musicians and scholars to tell us what songs they’d play to get people into jazz. This month, we decided to highl

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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Strata-East Records

This label founded in 1971 gave Afrocentric and psychedelic jazz a home, and found a breakout hit with Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. Take a guided tour through its deep catalog.

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Where to celebrate Kwanzaa this year in Southern California

The holiday has roots in traditional and modern celebrations throughout Africa, and promotes principles such as unity, self-determination, purpose and faith.

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San Bernardino dance artist promotes African arts, culture

Makeda Kumasi, who teaches West African dance, works to raise awareness of "diverse cultural artistic expressions."

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Pan African Dance Ambassador Makeda Kumasi Celebrates National Dance Day as California Arts Council Grant Recipient

Pan African Dance Ambassador Makeda Kumasi Celebrates National Dance Day as California Arts Council Grant Recipient
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