2008 SUMMER SCHEDULE
VIEW PHOTOS OF 2007 SUMMER CONCERTS

FREE ADMISSION. Open lawn seating.

All concerts on Wednesday through Saturday evenings begin at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted. 
Target Children’s Night performances on Sunday evenings begin at 6:30 pm. 

The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of 
West 6th Street and S. Park View Street just west of downtown Los Angeles.

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For additional information: (213)384-5701 or www.levittla.org

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Opening Celebration
begins at 6:00pm

Punta Cartel
Dynamic musical Garifuna group performs reggaeton and punta rhythms

Son Mayor
Voted “Best Salsa Band” by LA Weekly, this group plays infectious rhythms of vintage Latin and contemporary Cuban styles

 

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4th of July Celebration
begins at 7:00 pm

One Hawaii
Historic gathering of Hawaii’s most popular artists Keali’i Reichel and Na Leo with Grammy winner Bryan Kessler of Hawaiian Style Band and more!

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St. James Sacred Nation Concert Choir
Powerful gospel choir uplifts the spirit with joyous melodies and fervent rhythms for a sensational evening of inspirational songs

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Bob Baker Marionettes
Legendary Bob Baker’s colorful and lively marionettes tell enchanting stories and delightful tales for adults and children alike

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Very Be Careful
Traditional Colombian vallenato music and authentic coastal beats infused with catchy grooves

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ADAAWE
Seven dynamic women create a rich organic fusion of voice and high energy djembe drumming of West African tradition 

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Yari More y su Orquesta
Sizzling hot salsa with seductive melodies and irresistible rhythms for non-stop dancing from the first note to the last

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Eldar Djangirov
Jazz piano phenomenon plays with bold originality and fascinating speed seamlessly incorporating hip hop and pop

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Hudson Vagabond Puppets presents Mammoth Follies
Take a fantastic journey to a prehistoric land where woolly mammoths sing and triceratops dance

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Son de Madera
Leading voices of Son Jarocho blend Mexican folk music with African and Caribbean influences 

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Charmaine Clamor
Filipina jazz singer with a luscious voice synthesizes Filipino folk music and American jazz with imaginative style

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Klezmer Juice
Unconventional group performs vibrant Yiddish music with Eastern European melodies rich in heritage and modern soul

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Bomshel
Country duo rocks a potent combination of emotive songs with blazing fiddles and a steel magnolia spirit

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Youth Talent Night
Youth from Westlake and surrounding areas will light up the stage with their exceptional talents   

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Quetzal
Compelling combination of Mexican and Cuban rhythms with jazz and rock supercharged by dynamic vocals

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Sounds of Korea
Premier performance group of Korean traditional arts presents glorious movement and song of the classical Korean court

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Catherine Russell
One of a kind vocalist delivers a spellbinding mix of gritty blues, soulful swing and smoky jazz

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Rachael Price
With rich, sophisticated vocals and stunning expressiveness, this acclaimed young siren is destined for jazz stardom

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Boxtales
Charming folktales and mythology of Latin America told through movement and music invite the imagination to soar

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Del Castillo
An eclectic blend of flamenco, blues, Latin rock and world beats creating a cross-cultural powerhouse of music

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ELAN
1Lion Records recording artist and lead singer of the legendary Wailers performs reggae with distinct groovy beats

     
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Sambaguru featuring Katia Moraes
An awesome array of high energy rhythmic styles from samba to jazz to bossa nova collide with entertaining verve

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Stonehoney
An original brew of rip-roaring rhythms blended with contemporary country and southern rock harmonies  

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A Night in Africa with Lazare Houetin
Explore an African village come to life through vibrant drumming, dance and thrilling stilt walkers

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Juan Manuel Barco y Conjunto
Accomplished guitarist performs beautifully crafted songs about the migrant worker in the tejano conjunto style

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Ken O'Malley and the Twilight Lords
A fiesty blend of traditional and new tunes from the heart and soul of Ireland

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Chekere featuring Yvette Summers and Luis Eric Gonzalez
Remarkable collection of talent captivates the audience with their fresh blend of Afro-Cuban Latin jazz and funk

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Big Sam’s Funky Nation
New Orleans brass ensemble featuring exuberant horns shakes it up with the ultimate variety of big band funk

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Kungfu Theatre: Tales from the Beijing Opera
Comic and dramatic Chinese folklore scenes told through exciting acrobats and engaging mime

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Pistolera
Electrifying Latin alt-folkloric quartet fuses traditional styles of Mexican music with pop-rock sensibilities

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Rangoli Dance Company
Exquisite artistry pays homage to India as colorfully costumed dancers elegantly perform to soul-stirring compositions

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CHANA
Swirling layers of ultra-cool electronic vibes, Latin soul, clever rock, and electro hip pop with plenty of catchy hooks

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Royal Crown Revue
Internationally recognized creators of neo-swing infuse classic American swing, jazz and rock with modern flair

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Father Goose
Come dance and sing along to zany interpretations of nursery rhymes performed as a combination of reggae, rap, and calypso

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Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles®
America’s first all female mariachi ensemble captivates audiences with a vivacious spirit and passionate expression

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SambaDá
Invigorating mixture of samba, capoeira music, funk, reggae and hip hop celebrates the Afro-Brazilian genre

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Just Jinjer
Biggest selling rock band in the history of South Africa has an international reputation as an amazing live act

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Doña Oxford
Incredible, high-octane piano playing and soulful vocals will heat up the night with blues infused rock-n-roll   

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Celebrating Cultures, Forging Friendships
Kim Eung Hwa Korean Dance Academy, Teye’ Sa Thiosanne African Drum & Dance Company, Ballet Folklórico Viva Panamá

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Sammy Figueroa with Oscar Hernández and the LA/NY Express
Grammy nominated Sammy Figueroa and Grammy Award winning Oscar Hernandez with an ensemble of world-class musicians play a fiery blend of Latin rhythms

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TAIKOPROJECT and Masanga Marimba Ensemble
American Taiko drumming with Latin and African marimba music for an exhilarating fusion of rhythms from four continents

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Mili Mili Word Music
Representing every corner of the world, this eclectic group performs in Arabic, Portuguese and Swahili

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Lisa Haley & the Zydekats Krewe
Mesmerizing fiddle playing combined with the invigorating sounds of zydeco  

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Lula & Afro Brazil
Spectacular ensemble of joyful dancers, upbeat drummers, and playful musicians are the ultimate fun


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Stratospheerius
Funky electric violins, driving guitar rhythms, fevered drumming, and dance grooves layered in an explosive fashion

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Bearfoot
Signature bluegrass style is deeply rooted in American traditions, inventive jazz stomps meet Appalachia blues

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Choo Choo Soul
Award-winning Playhouse Disney Artist funks up children’s music with hip infusions of beat boxing and soul  

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Celebration of the Korean Harvest Moon/Chusok Holiday
festivities begin at 6:30 pm

HanNuRi Korean American Cultural Troupe
Korean folk percussion intertwined with captivating dance and movement

Gongmyoung
Directly from Korea, this innovative ensemble is critically acclaimed for their signature fusion of the unconventional with traditional Korean music for a sound that is both vibrantly explosive and serenely ambient

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Central American Independence Day Celebration
festivities begin at 6:00 pm

Cutumay Camones
Popular El Salvadoran band plays passionate songs about their homeland

Marito Rivera y su Grupo Bravo

Celebrated throughout Central America as well as worldwide, this dynamic group performs cumbia with electrifying appeal

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Mexican Independence Day Celebration
festivities begin at 5:30 pm

Mariachi Los Angeles with Paloma del Río
Festive ensemble peforms with this world-class songstress

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz legend is the leader of the most popular Latin jazz group in the world