2008 Special Celebrations
|
Thursday, July 3
Opening Celebration
Join The Friends of the Levitt Pavilion for an evening of upbeat rhythms and unforgettable fun as we kickoff the second annual concert season with two high energy and festive LA bands!
|
|
6:00 pm
A dynamic musical Garifuna group with members from Guatemala, Belize and Honduras performs
reggaeton and punta rhythms. Their creative offshoot of ancestral Central American rhythms inspires a mood of celebration and carefree movement.
Visit Artist's Website:
www.myspace.com/puntacartel |
7:00pm
|
|
Voted “Best Salsa Band” by LA Weekly, one of LA’s most sought after salsa bands plays a mixture of
vintage Latin and contemporary Cuban styles. Taking tradition into exciting new territory, this band creates
infectious rhythms with slamming percussion and pulsating horns – get ready to dance!
Visit Artist's Website:
www.sonmayor.com |
 |
This event made possible through a partnership with the office of Councilmember Ed Reyes, City of Los Angeles District 1 and the Los Angeles City Department of Recreation & Parks. |
 |
Friday, July 4
Fourth of July Celebration |
|
7:00 pm
WorldSound in association with The Friends of the Levitt Pavilion - MacArthur Park present "One Hawaii" - a historic gathering of acclaimed Hawaiian musical groups, performing together for the first time. "One Hawaii" features Keali’i Reichel, Hawaii's top selling touring act together with Na Leo, the most popular female group in the history of Hawaiian music. This celebration also showcases award winning Hula Dancers, Grammy winner Bryan Kessler, original founder of Hawaiian Style Band, and additional special guests. Come celebrate the holiday at this must see event!
Visit Artist's Website:
www.worldsound.com |
|
Friday, September 12 through Sunday, September 14
Finale Weekend
The 2008 summer concert season will culminate with festive cultural celebrations reflecting the diverse populations which surround MacArthur Park and featuring internationally acclaimed musicians and performers! |
|
Friday, September 12
Korean "Chusok" Harvest Moon Holiday Celebration |
|
6:30 pm
Skillful performance of the Korean art form Poongmul Nori folk percussion thrillingly intertwined with captivating dance and movement |
|
7:30 pm
Directly from Korea, this innovative ensemble is widely recognized and critically acclaimed
in their home country for its signature fusion of unconventional sounds and sophisticated artistry. Described by the Korean press as exceptional, their music is considered unprecedented as they merge computer technology with traditional instruments for a sound that is both vibrantly explosive and serenely ambient.
Visit Artist's Website:
www.gongmyoung.co.kr/eng_page/eng01.html
Media sponsor for this concert is The Korea Daily.
|
 |
This event made possible through a partnership with the Network of Korean-American Leaders (NetKAL). |
|
Sponsored in part by Arts Council Korea and the Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles.
|
|
Saturday, September 13
Central American Independence Day Celebration |
6:00 pm
Popular band from El Salvador passionately plays songs which
portray the history and struggles of their beloved homeland |
7:00 pm
|
|
7:30 pm
Celebrated throughout Central America as well as worldwide, this high energy group performs Cumbia with dynamic appeal. With the charismatic Marito Rivera as the leader, Grupo Bravo plays electrifying beats and infectious rhythms sure to have the audience moving to the music all evening long.
Visit Artist's Website:
www.maritorivera.com |
|
This event made possible through partnerships with SALEF - The Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund and Mama's Hot Tamales Café. |
 |
Sponsored in part by Time Warner Cable. |
|
Additional sponsors for this event include TACA Airlines and Telemundo Network. |
|
Sunday, September 14
Mexican Independence Day Celebration |
|
5:30 pm
Vibrant ensemble and entertaining tradition to start the evening with festive fun.
World-class songstress and recording artist from Mexico has received international acclaim for her gorgeous vocal stylings. Ms. Del Río will share her beautiful voice with Mariachi Los Angeles for this special celebration performance.
Visit Artist's Website:
www.palomadelrio.com |
6:30 pm
|
|
7:00 pm
Concord Picante recording artist and Grammy Award-winning Latin jazz legend is the leader of the most popular Latin jazz group in the world today. The final concert of the season will be a spectacular combustion of Afro-Cuban rhythms, R&B inspired soul and Latin music traditions for the celebrated Latin jazz sound that is distinctively the creation of Poncho Sanchez.
Visit Artist's Website:
www.ponchosanchez.com |
|
This event made possible through a partnerships with the Mexican Consulate and Mama's Hot Tamales Café. |
|
The performance of Paloma del Río is sponsored by the Mexican Consulate and the University of Guadalajara. |