The 4th Annual Sights and Sounds of DJ Dusk Art & Music Festival returns for its fourth installment on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010, four years after the passing of the renowned LA deejay/youth mentor for whom it is named after. Hosted by the By Youth For Youth (BYFY) Leadership group of Mar Vista Family Center (MVFC), the Art & Music Festival will bring together the surrounding community and the... [read more]

The 4th Annual Sights and Sounds of DJ Dusk Art & Music Festival returns for its fourth installment on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010, four years after the passing of the renowned LA deejay/youth mentor for whom it is named after. Hosted by the By Youth For Youth (BYFY) Leadership group of Mar Vista Family Center (MVFC), the Art & Music Festival will bring together the surrounding community and the friends, family, and colleagues of this LA pioneer. This is a free event open to the public and will take place from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at MVFC, 5075 S. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA 90230.

There will be live music from some of MVFC’s own youth leaders, in addition to the local up-and-coming chicha cumbia band La Chamba. Also performing are veteran Latin-journeymen The Boogaloo Assassins, serving up greasy beats reminiscent of 1960’s and 70’s Spanish Harlem and acclaimed Stones Throw artist Aloe Blacc. San Francisco’s famed DJ and party rocker, Sake 1 (Local 1200), will recount his favorite stories and experiences with his fallen “soul” brother, the late DJ Dusk. Spinning some of DJ Dusk’s favorite music throughout the day will be LA legend Marvski, KCRW night owl Anthony Valadez, along with Gazoo, DJ Concise and others. The Dance Room will host an art exhibit displaying pieces from local youth as well as acclaimed artists from across LA’s urban landscape. Also in the Dance Room will be the silent auction, which will feature artwork from some of LA’s renowned artists and other memorabilia and items of value that are sure to generate bidding wars. In the multimedia room there will be DJ workshops facilitated by some of DJ Dusk’s colleagues, teaching children and youth of the community tricks of the trade (deejaying). Appetites are strongly suggested as there will be tacos, gorditas (vegetarian friendly) and refreshments available for sale.

Confirmed Bands/Performers:
Aloe Blacc (Stones Throw)
La Chamba (chicha cumbia)
Boogaloo Assassins (latin/soul/salsa)
MVFC Youth
Mike the Poet

DJ's:
Marvski
Gazoo
Concise
Ervin Arana
Anthony Valadez

Host: Azul 213

Keynote Speaker:
SAKE 1 (SF, Local 1200)

DJ workshop:
Vince Fortunato
Wyatt Case
DJ Nobody
Music Man Miles