and Consul General Kosei Murota and Deputy Consul Naoko Kamitani from the Japanese Consulate in Los Angeles.

which is illustrated through this piece of Little Tokyo history.He was compelled to bring it back now.

J-Town/Bronzeville Suite is funded by the State of California and California State Libraries.He wanted to infuse that spirit in JA and Asian music genres.including a vibrant after-hours jazz scene.

The finale honors activists who have worked together to strengthen community solidarity expressed through the fusion of Japanese and jazz musicians.By MIYA IWATAKISPECIAL TO THE RAFUDave Iwataki was walking down First Street when a photo in a storefront window showing three Black men seated at a counter being helped by a Black server caught his eye.

Hank Crawford) on drums; Keith Fiddmont (director of the Santa Monica City College Jazz Ensemble since 1998) on sax and flute; Maceo Hernandez (Demon Drummer of East L.

The area became known as Bronzeville.was also a past participant in the Queen’s program.

I just graduated from UCLA! My sister Kaitlyn was the 2023 Nisei Week Queen.are actively participating in the community through events.

I was the 2023 Nisei Week First Princess.like the Nihon buyō and also do other cultural lessons throughout the time of training.