THE LINEUP
MUSIC
DJ RAUL CAMPOS
Soulful grooves, fresh remixes, Latin rhythms, and rock.
Raul Campos is a music host on the Los Angeles–based public radio station, KCRW. Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home.
Jimetta Rose & The VOices of Creation
A soul and jazz choir singing to heal themselves and others.
Blending the power of gospel choir traditions with jazz, soul, and funk to create uplifting performances where collective voices come together to heal the soul. Guided by Jimetta’s powerful vision, the group centers harmony, joy, and shared expression.
SMILEY BONES JONES
A singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his rock-infused blues style.
Smiley Bone Jones aka Ishmael Perez is a Los Angeles-based singer, guitarist, known for his rhythm & blues, soul, and rock & roll sound, and creates a brand of hot sauce called "Smiley Sauce.”
DANCE
HIZA YOO KOREAN DANCE INSTITUTE
A PREMIER CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL KOREAN MUSIC AND DANCE.
The Hiza Yoo Korean Dance Institute, based in Northridge, California, is led by artistic director Hiza Yoo. The institute offers expert instruction in traditional arts like gayageum (zither), dance (buchaechum, talchum), and percussion (nanta) to preserve Korean cultural heritage.
Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts
A PREMIER CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL KOREAN MUSIC AND DANCE.
Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts is a Los Angeles based ensemble of performing artists, dancers, and musicians. In Tagalog, malaya means "to be free," representing the freedom to choose identity as Filipino Americans, embracing ancestral and present culture. Malaya is dedicated to the enrichment and artistic practice of traditional folk dance in a new and inspiring way for future generations.
Raices Argentinas Ballet Folklóric
celebrating the true spirit of argenting and keeping traditions alive abroad.
Ballet Raíces Argentinas is a vibrant folkloric dance group within the Asociación Argentina de Los Angeles, created by Argentines who carry their homeland in their hearts, keeping their roots alive, and honoring their heritage through traditional music and powerful dance.
SPECIAL GUESTS
evan kleiman
The fairy godmother of the L.A. food scene
Evan Kleiman has been called the “fairy godmother of the L.A .food scene.” Former chef-restaurateur, cookbook author and longtime KCRW’s Good Food radio/podcast host, she’s known for her conversational interview style focusing on how food informs human life and choices.
GUSTAVO ARELLANO
LA Times columnist, author, and journalist
Gustavo Arellano is a Los Angeles Times columnist, former OC Weekly editor, and author of Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America. He is a renowned food critic known for exploring Mexican cuisine through a political, historical, and cultural lens, often highlighting authentic, working-class eateries over fine dining.
LIZZ LERAL
FOUNDER OF QUILTING FOR COMMUNITY
Quilting for Community is a Chatsworth, California-based nonprofit and volunteer-led organization that fosters connection, inclusivity, and creativity through low-cost, intergenerational quilting and fiber arts classes. They empower individuals by teaching skills, donating quilts to those in need, and selling donated fabric to fund their mission.