Care Camp | Ep 1

Eric Coleman | Ep. 6

Famed photographer, DJ and event curator Eric Coleman explains how California Love: An Orchestral Celebration of Dr. Dre came about, his iconic hip hop photography, and how he hopes to move audiences. GP360 A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA. Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (02:05) – The Making of California Love (07:20) – Dr. Dre's Legacy in LA (13:40) – The Singularity of Sly5thAve (17:00) – Coleman's Photography Work (22:55) - Mochilla (27:10) - Audience Takeaway (28:28) - Outro Follow Grand Performances on: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/grandperfs] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@grandperfs] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@GrandPerformances]

Ozomatli | Ep. 5

Grammy award winners Ozomatli chats with Anthony Valadez about what makes Downtown Los Angeles special, performing across the globe, and what it takes to keep a band strong for over 30 years. GP360 A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA. Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (04:45) – The Band's Creative Process (07:59) – Rocking the Party (13:50) – Having an Adventurous Spirit (17:05) – Why DTLA Stands Out (19:38) - Ozo, The Gumbo of LA! (22:20) - Collaborators (28:30) - Outro Follow Grand Performances on: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/grandperfs] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@grandperfs] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@GrandPerformances]

Adrian Quesada | Ep. 4

Grammy winning producer, guitarist and songwriter Adrian Quesada delves into the importance of trust in the creative process, Texas as a cultural soundscape, and finding identity through music. GP360 A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA. Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (04:00) – Exploring Identity Through Song (10:05) – Trust as Part of the Creative Process (14:53) – The Rise of Instrumental Music (18:45) – The Cultural Soundscape of Texas (23:40) – The importance of Geography When Performing (27:53) - Close Follow Grand Performances on: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/grandperfs] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@grandperfs] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@GrandPerformances]

Thes One | Ep. 3

Acclaimed artist Thes One reflects on the origins of his iconic hip hop group, People Under the Stairs, doing life alongside renowned rapper Double K, and the significance of performing “Farewell, My Friend” live. GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA. Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (02:00) – Time Travel to 1990s LA (05:45) – The Formation of People Under the Stairs (09:00) – “Farewell, my friend” Live (15:39) – Honesty in the Music (18:00) – Grand Performances, a Heart with Arteries (21:05) – A Message to Double K (22:05) – Bonus Track (24:40) - Close Follow Grand Performances on: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/grandperfs] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@grandperfs] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@GrandPerformances]

Ciro Hurtado | Ep. 2

We sit with Grammy nominated artist Ciro Hurtado, one of the first artists to ever grace the Grand Performances stage. We talk to Ciro about his Peruvian origins, marching to the beat of his own drum, and what continues to inspire him. GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA. Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (02:55) - Growing up in Peru (07:00) - Arriving in Los Angeles (12:33) - An Evolving City (18:30) - The Singularity of Grand Performances (22:08) - What Inspires Ciro Hurtado (23:03) - Bonus Track (27:50) - Close Follow Grand Performances on: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/grandperfs] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@grandperfs] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@GrandPerformances]