Stick a little umbrella in that multi-cultural cocktail and party global style as Summer Sessions continues in the Getty Center museum courtyard this Saturday night, July 21.
From 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., visitors can dance the night away to a multitude of worldly musical guests.
The Aggrolites play an infectious “dirty reggae” beat that honors the roots of soul, African hi-life, dancehall, and dub. Heavily influenced by The Meters, James Brown, and Wilson Pickett, their sound is a thick blend of rhythm and melody, seasoned by years of love. With their latest album, “Reggae Hit L.A.,” the Aggrolites pay a rhythmic and soulful homage to the city and culture of Los Angeles.
A Caribbean soul and a California heart have sustained a decade of ceaseless romp-downs and raucous times for L.A.’s veterans of vallenato, Very Be Careful. They’ve taken their stripped-down Colombian coastal sound all around the world but their latest CD, “Salad Buey,” finds the band back in their home town, exploring L.A.’s gritty streets through the sweet and savory sounds of accordion, bass, and percussion.
Carlos Niño is a celebrated producer/arranger/songwriter and host of Spaceways Radio on KPFK 90.7 FM, where he’s been programming a soulful mix of music for nearly 12 years.
A unique force on the folk and world music scenes, Fishtank Ensemble creates amazing up-tempo arrangements that blend Gypsy, Balkan, flamenco, and klezmer rhythms. Violin, accordion, shamisen (Japanese lute), bass, saw, and voice come together to create a contemporary sound that evokes the smoky cafes of Bucharest and the Gypsy caravans of yesteryear.
The Getty is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 90049.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 19, 2007. Read the original PDF.