Freda PayneSoloist Talented singer and actress Freda Payne was born on September 19 in Detroit. Freda modeled and took ballet and Afro-Cuban dance. While at Hutchins Middle School, she appeared…
Jayce OgrenConductor Jayce Ogren has established himself as one of the most innovative and versatile conductors of his generation. From symphonic concerts to revolutionary community service programs to operatic world…
Kristi Brown-Montesano, PhDInsights Host Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano approaches graduate seminars, adult-education classes, podcasts, and pre-concert lectures with the same philosophy: that offering context—rigorously researched, provocative, and humanistic—empowers listeners and musicians…
KJLH Radio Free VoicesChoir The KJLH Radio Free Voices is a Community Gospel Choir founded in 2012. The brain child of Traci “Eboni” Brown, Continuity Director at KJLH. It consists…
Paul RusnakCorporate Luminary Paul Rusnak’s business interests in the U.S. began in 1959 with the Rusnak/Lazar “Jet Imports” dealership in Culver City. One year later, Mr. Rusnak opened a Triumph…
Freddi and Ken HillPhilanthropy Luminaries Freddi and Ken Hill have been passionate, dedicated, and inspiring patrons of the Pasadena Symphony and POPS for over 40 years, serving on its Board…
Bob Baker Marionette TheaterEntertainment The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is an iconic Los Angeles institution that has served millions of children and families since 1963. Their mission as a nonprofit…
Ran DankPiano Notable performances during Mr. Dank’s 2019/2020 season include appearances at the National Gallery in DC, the Hawaii Concert Society, Purdue Convocations, Gina Bachauer Concert Series, two consecutive recitals…
LC PowellSoloist Multi-Grammy® and Emmy® winning music creative LC Powell (formerly Laura Dickinson) is best known for their voice acting work for Riot Games (League of Legends) and extensive work for…
Zuill BaileyCello Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a Grammy Award winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and teacher. His rare combination…