FREE summer concerts in DTLA
Celebrating Wattstax, the historic 1972 concert and award winning film which featured Stax Records' Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, The Emotions, The Rance Allen Group, the Rev Jesse Jackson, Richard Pryor, and so many more.
Taking place on the 50th Anniversary of the events which inspired the original concert, WATTSTAX Revisited revives the funk, soul, dancing, and comedic fun with a signature array of dynamic performers, striking visu...
FREE summer concerts in DTLA
Celebrating Wattstax, the historic 1972 concert and award winning film which featured Stax Records' Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, The Emotions, The Rance Allen Group, the Rev Jesse Jackson, Richard Pryor, and so many more.
Taking place on the 50th Anniversary of the events which inspired the original concert, WATTSTAX Revisited revives the funk, soul, dancing, and comedic fun with a signature array of dynamic performers, striking visuals and very special surprise guests.
Produced by Dexter Story, Jonathan Rudnick & Rocío Wyldeflower Contreras (Producers of the Gil Scott-Heron, Nina Simone, Minnie Riperton, People Get Ready civil rights tributes and celebrations)
• Music Director: Dexter Story
• Vocalists: Jimetta Rose, Nia Andrews, N'Dambi, Dustin Gwarren, Anderson Paak, John Bigham, Kadhja Bonet, Fanny Franklin, Chris Pierce & very special surprise guests*
• Percussion: Allakoi Peete
• Drums: Ronald Bruner
• Bass: Brandon Eugene Owens
• Guitar: John Bigham
• Keys: Brandon Coleman
• Hammond B3 Organ: Kenneth Crouch
• Tenor Saxophone: Kamasi Washington
• Trombone: Elizabeth Lea
• Trumpet: Christopher Gray
• Visuals: Steve Nalepa
• DJ: Jeremy Sole
• MC: Jimetta Rose
• Music Consultant/Honoree: Mr. Reggie Andrews
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