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World Stage Performance Gallery
Where jazz, poetry, and community converge in the heart of LA's cultural scene.
4.8(5 reviews)
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Where jazz, poetry, and community converge in the heart of LA's cultural scene.
The World Stage Performance Gallery is a legendary cultural hub in Los Angeles, dedicated to nurturing and showcasing African American arts and creativity. Founded by Kamau Daaood and Billy Higgins over 30 years ago, this iconic venue offers a vibrant lineup of live jazz concerts, spoken word poetry, workshops, and jam sessions. It serves as a premier destination for artists and audiences seeking authentic, soul-stirring performances in an intimate setting. With a 4.8/5 rating, it's celebrated as a community gem that fosters talent and cultural expression.
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Weekly Friday night concerts featuring top local and touring jazz musicians in an intimate setting.
Wednesday night poetry and spoken word events focusing on the Black experience, open to all poets.
Thursday night jam sessions where musicians collaborate and improvise in a supportive environment.
Sunday night sessions for vocalists to practice and perform with live accompaniment.
Saturday workshops and special events, including the Anasi Writers Workshop to nurture writing and performance skills.
Available for private events, performances, and cultural gatherings in a historic LA location.
I actually remember working with Kamau Daaood @ Wm Grant Still Arts Center in '92-I was doing pre-production work w/the L.A. African Marketplace & Cultural Faire. Kamou shared w/me he was getting ready to open the World Stage w/Billy Higgins. Fast forward, last Friday, 4/18/2025 was my first visit, though I have friends who've performed there and those who've actively supported as audience. Thirty plus years, World Stage is a gem in the community; as well as a premiere location for quality arts and culture. This is a wonderful story to tell!💫😊
This place is the penultimate for LA Jazz music scene. Wednesday night poetry & spoken word, Thursday night Muscians jam session, Friday night concerts, Workshops & Special events on Saturdays, and Sunday night Vocal jam session. (there's also a in house jazz cat, for all you animal lovers 🐈). Visit the website for more info...
If you want to feel rejuvenated, Go see GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW live!!! She is a musical virtuoso whose unparalleled talent is unmatched! She can do it all. God blessed us by sharing her gift to us all. Also, support the other talented musicians at "The World Stage." Don't cheat ya'self. Treat yourself
A very special place in the Los Angeles Area poetry community. Focus is on the Black experience, but all poets are welcome.
The World Stage is a cultural icon of the African American literary community. Creativity dwells within the walls of The World Stage. The range of talent that graces the stage ranges from live jazz to spoken word. The Anasi Writers workshop a weekly feature of the World Stage helps to nurture the written and spoken word of seasoned poets and newbies alike. The World Stage is simply the best.
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