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Keeping the Music Alive: The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra's Work of Memory
An underground, homegrown jazz night.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
University-Student Union at Cal State LA
5154 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
A keynote address by Dr. Samuel Lamontagne exploring Black music, memory, and the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra (PAPA). Founded in 1961 in South Central Los Angeles, PAPA is examined as a community project of transmission, care, and cultural activism. Part of the 'Sounds of the Underground' event series at Cal State LA's University Library.
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When and where does the series take place?+
This series occurs November 3-5 at the Cal State LA University-Student Union.
Who is participating in the program?+
The program features a keynote address by Dr. Samuel Lamontagne focusing on the history and legacy of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra.
How do I register for the event?+
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