Following the cancelation of a number of tours and appearances over the better half of the last decade, reggae veteran and Grammy nominated recording artist Sizzla Kalonji recently had his visa reinstated by the US Embassy. The artist will now be able to travel to and perform in the States for the first time 8 in years.

Thursday, July 28, the 20th anniversary season of the Sunset Concerts series at The Skirball Cultural Center continues with Sudanese-American singer and multi-instrumentalist Sinkane. The Brooklyn-based artist is expected to perform tracks from his forthcoming 2017 album as well as tunes from his extensive catalogue.

Adamari Empire presents the Roots, Yam & Jerk Food Festival, the first of what will be an annual 2-day food and music festival in Ontario featuring performances by reggae heavyweights Third World, Richie Spice, Cham & Protoje among others.

KCRW and the Annenberg Foundation's signature concert series continues featuring heavyweights Nas and Baaba Maal. The free (with RSVP), all-ages summer event at Century Park also features access to exhibits at both Annenberg Space for Photography and Skylight Studios.

KCRW and the Annenberg Foundation's signature concert series returns this year with Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel, the legendary Paul Oakenfold and guitar-slinging duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. The free (with RSVP), all-ages summer events at Century Park also feature access to the Generation Wealth exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography.

Steve G. Lover III enlists his brother Donald's Childish Gambino in flipping Tyga & Young Thug's London on da Track-produced Hookah with No Hookahs, appearing on Steve G. Lover III's DJ Rhetorik hosted Rich Black America project.