FIELDWORK: we collaborate with people we believe in to create site-specific experiences for the local, common good. OUT OF SITE: a space to highlight groups/orgs/businesses in a creative blend of productivity and leisure. For our first edition of OUT OF SITE we will feature SUSTAINABLE ARTS L.A., an independent arts education program providing intentional and […]
Meet us once more at one of Los Angeles’ oldest and most historic dive bars for a Friday evening of Eclectic Soul/Jazz/Peoples Music. Perhaps bring some friends downtown for an eclectic Friday night and let’s vibe create. selector: RANI D FREE / 21+ / 10pm-2am King Eddy Saloon (corner of 5th and Los Angeles) 131 […]
Spend your Sunday afternoon at one of Los Angeles’ most popular marketplaces – Melrose Trading Post! I’ll be playing tunes on the main stage near the Food Court area all afternoon while you shop… Swing through! DJ Set 1:15-4:15 more info: here Every Sunday 9am to 5pm Rain or Shine Free Parking $3.00 7850 Melrose Avenue Los […]
Meet us at one of Los Angeles’ oldest and most historic dive bars for a Friday evening of Eclectic Soul/Jazz/Peoples Music. This may be the first of many, so bring some friends downtown for an eclectic Friday night and let’s vibe create. selector: RANI D FREE / 21+ / 10pm-2am King Eddy Saloon (corner of […]
\ Droppin an all-vinyl set on a SUNDAY afternoon in Chinatown, Los Angeles for BEAT SWAP MEET #22. Beat Swap Meet is a traveling Record Swap Meet featuring dozens of Invited Record Collectors & Dealers from all over the USA and beyond, selling Blues, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Metal, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Soul, and World 12′s […]
I’ll be sharing an opening set of Filipino-themed music of all genres from 7:30p-8p at Los Angeles’ Grand Performances! Grand Performances presents free performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among the diverse peoples of Los Angeles. This one is another good ole variety show of various expressions of the […]
Meet us up later if you’re free for a fun Tuesday eve in downtown! Soundscaping a historic dive bar with the good ohmie Santana (of Truthseekers Radio) and celebrating brother Chiwan’s bday… thanks to Writ Large Press for the invite! more info on King Eddy Saloon: here
Spend your Sunday afternoon at one of Los Angeles’ most popular marketplaces – Melrose Trading Post! I’ll be playing tunes on the main stage near the Food Court area all afternoon while you shop… Swing through! DJ Set 1:15-4:15 more info: here Every Sunday 9am to 5pm Rain or Shine Free Parking $3.00 7850 Melrose […]
Join us THURSDAY night… I’ll be on DJ support after a special duo performances by the brothers Sweeney – Te’Amir & Tutu. Love these guys, and I’m sure you will too. Facebook heads, click here for more info. $5 / 21+ / 9pm RG Club Venice, CA
CAFAM welcomes CicLAvia riders (and everyone else) to enjoy a day of FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION and OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. Come rest and cool off in the CAFAM courtyard as local DJs spin a selection of tunes, check out our current exhibitions, embellish your bike and riding attire, and end the day with an artist talk by […]
Wednesday, looking forward to a fun one-off with friends old and new. Sharing current favorites and quintessentials. Warm sounds for the new season at the old local hang… WEDNESDAY, May 22nd Afro-soul selections all night. Nigeria • beat • Mali • blues• Ethiopia • jazz • Ghana • funk • Benin • rhythms • Angola • soul • Burkina Faso • beyond selector: RANI D _________________________ FREE […]
Thursday night, I’ve been asked by Jasmin Blasco to kick-off his Opening Night at a new location for his event “Speak My Language”. I have the honor of holding down the entire evening with a 4-hour set of vibes from around the world… all on vinyl. Yup, 4 hours… on vinyl. Would be dope to […]
theLIFT presents MARK de CLIVE-LOWE’s CHURCH “LIVE” with very special guests JODY WATLEY + LEON WARE FREDDIE WASHINGTON (PATRICE RUSHEN/HERBIE HANCOCK) – bass BOB REYNOLDS (JOHN MAYER) – saxophone NIA ANDREWS (COMMON/JANELLE MONAE) – vocals DERF REKLAW (THE PHAROAHS/RAMSEY LEWIS) – percussion DEXTER STORY (LIFE FORCE TRIO/KINDRED SPIRITS) – drums +SURPRISES special guest dj sets […]
This FRIDAY, returning to Footsie’s for a timely one-off to celebrate the new season. Selections by RANI D. https://ranideleon.com/ ____________________________ FREE / 10pm – 2am Footsie’s Bar 2640 N Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90065
Join me and some awesome selectors on Wednesday, March 20th for a lis-uh-ning experience! every wednesday every wednesday every wednesday [lis-uh n] a weekly wednesday dedicated to the act of listening. a night where we share music to move the mind more so than the body. a night to simply unwind and embrace a midweek […]
in association with Old World, MdCL returns to our favorite LA jazz club, Little Tokyo’s Blue Whale for two sets of music featuring his friends and collaborators… KAMASI WASHINGTON (Brainfeeder), TREVOR WARE (Kenny Burrell/Dwight Trible), DEXTER STORY (Kindred Spirits/Lifeforce Trio), STEVE HANEY (Jungle Fire), vocal guest NIA ANDREWS (Janelle Monae/Common) and DJ before and in-between live sets, RANI D (Soul in the Park/Old World). Spread […]
Been wanting to have this show for a while, and when the possibility presented itself, we knew we had to make it happen… even if it meant bringing back SOUL for just this one night. Joining us will be a SOUL IN THE PARK favorite, but this time he’s assembling a healthy group of fine […]
Every Saturday Nightin the second room of The Virgilwe cozy up in a small loungeand vibe to warm soundsfrom all over the world.Nigeria, Brasil, Cuba, Jamaica, Ethiopia… CIRCLE UP Roots and Soul from around the World EVERY SATURDAY selector: RANI D ________________________ FREE | 21+ | 10pm-2am THE VIRGIL (Lounge side) 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. […]
Once again I’ll be providing the soundtrack for this year’s Digital Film Tree company party for the 4th year in a row! Always a grand time, and this one especially so… We’ll be celebrating in a private room with roof access right next to the sign! Stay tuned for pics.
Join us Wednesday for a good cause… I’ll be closing out the night after the last band… “A Night of Live Music for a Great Cause! 4mamaearth.org uses the power of art, music and nature to make a change for the better, locally and globally. Join m.a.m.a. earth at The Virgil in Silverlake, CA for […]
This Saturday will be the last time we CIRCLE UP before the new year. We’ll be taking a little break after this one so if you haven’t already, catch this last one if you can… Join us and make it complete. CIRCLE UP for a warm evening of Roots & Soul from around the World. […]