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Season 11 • Episode 2 • The New West Coast Sound: An L.A. Jazz Legacy
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Artbound Season 11, Episode 2: The New West Coast Sound: An L.A. Jazz Legacy
Growing up amongst jazz legends within the deep musical traditions of Leimert Park, drummer Mekala Session and his peers grapple with how to preserve this rich legacy—striving to carry forward the tenets that took root in the work of Horace Tapscott and his Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. This is the story of Los Angeles’ emerging generation of community-focused black musicians. Watch Artbound Season 11, Episode 2 The New West Coast Sound: An L.A. Jazz Legacy in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Artbound Season 11, Episode 2 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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The New West Coast Sound: An L.A. Jazz Legacy
Growing up amongst jazz legends within the deep musical traditions of Leimert Park, drummer Mekala Session and his peers grapple with how to preserve this rich legacy—striving to carry forward the tenets that took root in the work of Horace Tapscott and his Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra. This is the story of Los Angeles’ emerging generation of community-focused black musicians.
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