Ozomatli | Ep. 5

Jimetta Rose | Ep. 7

Jimetta Rose explores the legacy of Sun Ra, her musical roots, how The Voices of Creation was born and why music remains a source of healing and transformation. 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. Follow Grand Performances on: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/grandperfs] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@grandperfs] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@GrandPerformances]

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]