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(Tue) 10/14: Radio Afrique w/ Awesome Tapes from Africa: “Tche Belew” Re-Release Party
Join us as we host the Los Angeles Re-Release Party for Hailu Mergia’s “Tche Belew”. Awesome Tapes from Africa: “Hailu Mergia turned a few heads with the reissue of his Classical Instrument recording last year. Now, the album that’s been trading for $4000 on ebay can be enjoyed by everyone. ‘Tche Belew’ is a 1977 […]
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(Sun) 09/28:RADIO AFRIQUE presents the LA Premiere of TROPICÁLIA
Radio Afrique in collaboration with Mr. Bongo Records (UK) is excited to host the Los Angeles debut of Tropicália: A documentary film by Marcelo Machado. Tropicália tells the story of the rich artistic and cultural movement born in the late 1960s in Brazil. From a collective of like-minded souls, ‘tropicália’ used music, poetry, theatre, and […]
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(Tue) 09/16: LA LUZ DEL MUNDO, guest DJ set
LA LUZ DEL MUNDO is a special music residency taking place on Tuesday nights in September. Featuring a lovingly handpicked selection of our favorite musical light sources in LA. Hosted by Sasha + Te’Amir *** SEPT 9: Tutu Sweeney & The Brothers Band https://soundcloud.com/tutusweeney Yonas Michael https://soundcloud.com/yonasmichael Te’Amir http://teamirs.bandcamp.com/ DJ: Monalisa (Umoja Hi-Fi Soundsystem) _______________________________________________ […]
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(Sun) 08.24: VIBING TIME w/ Rani de Leon Upstairs at Ace Hotel
dublab is a community supported web radio station and creative collective dedicated to the growth of progressive music, arts and culture. Since 1999 dublab has been exploring the wide spectrum of Future Roots music. dublab DJs dig deep to share music that blurs boundaries and elevates ears. This time around, international sound explorer Rani de Leon shares his […]
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(Tue) 08/12: RADIO AFRIQUE w/ CARLOS NIÑO
radio afrique is a sublime monthly gathering celebrating the diversity and richness of music found in the various regions of Africa. desert blues, angola soul, ethio jazz, and nigerian disco are some of the genres we amplify on this special night. dial in. TUESDAY, August 12 special guest: CARLOS NIÑO DJ’s: RANI D & SON ZOO FREE / 10pm-2am Hyperion Tavern […]
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(Fri) 08/01: FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO
End up with us on this special Friday for a one-night affair where we make you move and play anything and everything… FROM BRASILIAN TO DISCO Friday, August 1 DJ: RANI D (Soul in the Park, Radio Afrique, Circle Up, dublab) FREE […]
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(Sun) 06/15: RADIO AFRIQUE, Backyard Sunday
hello friends, we’re celebrating the start of summer with a special late afternoon hang at a unique outdoor space in Highland Park. join us to hear warm sounds from the four corners of the Continent as the sun sets… episode #4: SUNDAY, June 15th DJ’s: RANI D & SON ZOO Food provided by: Wo’se’s Vegan […]
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(Thu) 06/12: Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park w/ Angel City All Stars Brass Band + Zoom B, DJ Set.
Thursday, June 12 2014 dublab presents…SOUND SHARE LA Summer 2014 Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion 7:30-8pm = dublab DJ Rani de Leon 8-8:45pm = Zoom B 9-9:45pm = Angel City All Stars Brass Band Free / All Ages levittla.org/ dublab.com 07:30 PM – […]
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(Sun) 6/22: Family Dance Jam at Skirball Cultural Center, guest DJ.
Sunday, June 22, 2014 Skirball Cultural Center Sessions one: 12:00 p.m. Session two: 2:00 p.m. We are back at the beautiful Skirball amphitheater in June! Join Ilaan, Shoji, Carol, Liz and DJ Rani De Leon for some new moves, goovey sounds and dynamic family togetherness. There are many family friendly exhibits to see, including Noah’s Ark at […]
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(Wed) 04/23: SOUL IN THE PARK x 11 Years of TRUTHSEEKERS RADIO
We’re excited to return to home base for a one time affair to celebrate a pillar in independent Los Angeles radio and 11 years of dedication and quality programming… Join us for a special evening of audio bliss and mind expansion as we celebrate our unf*ckwitable friends of the airwaves – TruthSeekers Radio 90.7 KPFK. […]
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(Sat) 05/03: UNION STATION 75th ANNIVERSARY, Official Emcee and DJ!
Very honored and excited to be emceeing and playing music between live sets at the Union Station 75th Anniversary! Historic Union Station has been serving Southern California for 75 years. Join Metro, in partnership with National Train Day, Amtrak and Metrolink as we commemorate this iconic station’s 75th birthday and commemorate all things rail on […]
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(Sat) 04/05: Ethio Cali Cassette Release Party, Radio Afrique guest DJ set.
ETHIO CALI is putting out some live sounds on tape. come celebrate with us at the Blue Whale on Saturday, April 5 as we perform two sets of new music. + dj sets by radio afrique (RANI D & SON ZOO) $5 cassettes available on this night only. we hope to see you there! _________________________________________________ […]
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(Wed) 03/19: SUBSUELO, guest DJ set.
Come on down to Eastside Luv in Boyle Heights. I’ll be sharing a set of music at 11pm with LA’s SUBSUELO crew. FACEBOOK INVITE: HERE Eastside Luv Wine Bar y Queso 1835 E 1st Street Los Angeles, California 90033
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(Tue) 03/11: RADIO AFRIQUE, a new night for Los Angeles
radio afrique is a sublime monthly gathering celebrating the diversity and richness of music found in the various regions of Africa. desert blues, angola soul, ethio jazz, and nigerian disco are some of the genres we’ll be amplifying on this special night. we’ll also be connecting the dots and highlighting the cross-pollination in music with […]
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(Wed) 01/22: RANI D + TE’AMIR + friends
Join us for a one-night-only special…. Selections by: RANI D (Soul in the Park, Dublab, Circle Up) TE’AMIR (Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme, Ethio Cali) and we’ll be inviting selected FRIENDS from the Los Angeles music scene for a loose improvised jam… QUINCY McCRARY (keys) QUANTAE JOHNSON (bass) DANIEL RICHARDSON (sax) + more…. we […]
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(Sun) 01/19: CHURCH w/ FREDDIE WASHINGTON, HARVEY MASON, RHETTMATIC & more… guest DJ set
CHURCH LA is back for a very special MLK holiday weekend Sunday session The Virgil: Sunday 19 January: 8pm til late With guests including DJ RHETTMATIC from the legendary Beat Junkies and an opening support set by harpist/vocalist/producer/multi-instrumentalist LOW LEAF, we’re in for a treat! MdCL will perform his live set with special guest living […]
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(Thu) 01.16: the return of DEVIL’S PIE, guest DJ set.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 DEVIL’S PIE The Rebirth After a year-long hiatus, Devil’s Pie is back! We are now a weekly event every Thursday at the Wolf & Crane bar in Little Tokyo. To celebrate, we have invited an all star cast of past Devil’s Pie guest DJs to spin at the inaugural party. With […]
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(Fri) 01/03: TUNES & VIBES w/ RANI D at WOLF & CRANE
FRIDAY 3 JANUARY 2014 TUNES + VIBES w/ RANI D Come welcome this new bar into Little Tokyo vibe out to fun tunes all night… SOUL | DISCO | REGGAE | LATIN | AFROBEAT selector: RANI D (Soul in the Park, Dublab) 10PM-2AM | FREE WOLF & CRANE 366 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA […]
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(Fri) 12/13: Mark de Clive-Lowe, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Moses Sumney, Nia Andrews + more.. guest DJ set.
MARK de CLIVE-LOWE brings his friends with him and returns to the Blue Whale for a TWO NIGHT residency FRIDAY 13 + SATURDAY 14 December! Join us for two nights of new material, reflipped classics, live remixing and plenty of magic moments. The jazz meets the dancefloor – in the more intimate environment of your […]
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(Tue) 11/5: OUT OF SITE, Map Edition
Fieldwork: We collaborate with people we believe in to create site-specific experiences for the local, common good. Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography: Hand drawn maps by Eric Brightwell. Cartography with character, he explores the city through detailed maps that imbue the geography of an area with the personality of that part of town. Place It: a […]
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(Wed) 10/23: RANI D x Footsie’s Bar
Back at the old stomping grounds for one night only as this libra season comes to a close and the space for newness begins. ••• SOUL, AFRO-ROOTS, OLDIES, LATIN, FEELGOOD selections by: RANI DE LEON ranideleon.com ••• FREE / 21+ / 10pm-2am Footsie’s Bar 2640 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA