Monthly Archive for May, 2011

Aztec Dance

The Mexica  are guided by their sun, war and fire god Huitzilopochtli.

Mexica street performers on Venice Beach

From Mexico, it’s Aztec Dance–beautiful costumes, a conch, and  loud rhythmic drums steeped in tradition.

Do you know what Mexica means?

Johnny and Billy

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thanks a lot!

Young guitar performers on Venice BeachB
Brothers Johnny ,9, and Billy ,5, wow tourists along the boardwalk with a polished gospel and country act that would do Hank Williams and Merle Haggard proud.
Two brothers sing and play guitar

Children street performers on Venice Beach

Sonata

Lightnin’ Joe – Harp & Vocals

Harmonica player on Venice Beach.
Sweet as honey pie!
Harp player gets down on the Venice Boardwalk
Got blues?  Lightnin’ Joe blows a mean harp.  Come on down to the beach and check out some real and raw harmonica playin’, y’all!
Singer on Venice Beach

Wadada Khufu – Cosmic World Beat

My mission is my music.

Street musician on Venice Beach Singer guitarist on Venice Beach

Wadada Khufu (wah-da-da koo-foo) has been getting down on the Venice Boardwalk for years and years. Wadada means “love” in Amharic–the language of Ethiopia.

Jammin' on Venice Beach Wadada means love!




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