Paul Oakenfold Continues the KCRW / Annenberg Foundation's 2017 SOUND IN FOCUS Series

KCRW and the Annenberg Foundation continue the 2017 SOUND In Focus series -- free, all-ages concerts held at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City -- on Saturday, July 22 with a headlining performance from the godfather of EDM, Paul Oakenfold, opening sets by East L.A.-based troubadour Mondo Cozmo and the dreamy pop outfit Lo Moon, and DJ sets by KCRW's Jason Bentley.

Admission to the SOUND In Focus series is free; however, RSVP is required for entry but does not guarantee admission which will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registered guests must collect wristbands upon arrival at check-in to gain access to the concerts. Advance registration is available at KCRW.com/soundinfocus and is required for every show. There will also be refreshments available for purchase from a wide variety of cafés and food trucks, and beer gardens for those 21 and over.

The SOUND In Focus series continues on Saturday, July 22 with one of the true legends of electronic music Paul Oakenfold. 2017 marks the 30-year anniversary of Oakenfold's famed trip to the white island of Ibiza. What followed that storied week was the birth of the dance and festival culture we know today and the emergence of one of the greatest DJs of our time. Join Paul Oakenfold in his truest form, on two turntables and two CDJs, taking you on an extended journey through three GENERATIONS of dance music. Tune in to KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic on Tuesday, July 18 at 10 a.m. to hear an interview with Paul Oakenfold, catch up on his latest adventures, and see what he has planned for the show. Drawing on influences ranging from The Verve, Primal Scream, Beck, Beastie Boys and Bob Dylan in a contemporary fusion of beats, guitars and attitude, the Philadelphia-born, Los Angeles-based Mohawk-ed and tattooed troubadour Mondo Cozmo has the attitude of the Manchester bands of the 90s...working class, honest, inspirational, cautiously hopeful, and socially observational. He hasn't wasted any time positioning himself as one of 2017's most promising new artists. Recently, he finished a run of sold out shows across the country and is performing at some of the biggest festivals including: Bonnaroo, Governors Ball, Boston Calling, Sasquatch, Firefly, Hangout Festival, and more. Mondo Cozmo is one of the most exciting artists in LA and KCRW has been on board since the beginning, premiering his music early on. He made his U.S. live radio debut on MBE and performed at KCRW's official 2017 SXSW showcase. Lo Moon are a three-piece band based in LA who's debut song, a 7-minute sprawling anthem called "Loveless," is fast-becoming a radio favorite. The song has already had over two million streams since it was released. The band is currently putting the finishing touches to their debut album, and will be releasing a music video by Warren Fu (Daft Punk, Strokes, Killers) for "Loveless" shortly. Tune in to KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic on Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m. for Lo Moon's live in-studio performance. KCRW DJ Jason Bentley hosts the evening and spins sets prior to, and in-between the live performances.

The 2017 SOUND In Focus concert series takes place at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City. The Annenberg Space for Photography will stay open until 11:00 p.m. on these evenings so that the concertgoers may enjoy both the concerts and GENERATION WEALTH by Lauren Greenfield, the current exhibition. The exhibition examines the influence of affluence over the last 25 years, illustrating the globalization of materialism, celebrity culture and social status. This timely, thought-provoking collection explores how "keeping up with the Joneses" has become Keeping Up with the Kardashians, magnifying the aspirational gap between what we want and what we can afford. The exhibit is not about the rich, but the pervasive desire for more. Lauren Greenfield is an internationally acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and photographer who is considered a preeminent chronicler of consumerism, youth culture and gender identity. Her third collaboration with the Annenberg Space for Photography and first solo show, this exhibit is a revelatory cultural exploration that presents 195 color-saturated prints, 42 riveting first-person interviews and the accompanying multimedia projections and short films. KCRW and the Annenberg Foundation first united in 2012 for a string of hugely successful summer music events to accompany the Who Shot Rock & Roll exhibit. 2014's Country in the City series not only spotlighted emerging and established artists in the genre, but was part of the Annenberg Foundation's 25th anniversary festivities. Last year's series, which highlighted the acclaimed REFUGEE exhibition, saw thousands of concertgoers enjoy headlining performances by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Baaba Maal, and Nas.

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About the Annenberg Foundation The Annenberg Foundation is a family foundation that provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and globally. Since 1989, it has generously funded programs in education and youth development; arts, culture and humanities; civic and community life; health and human services; and animal services and the environment. In addition, the Foundation and its Board of Directors are directly involved in the community with innovative projects that further its mission of advancing a better tomorrow through visionary leadership today. Among them are Annenberg Alchemy, Annenberg Learner, Annenberg Space for Photography, explore, GRoW @ Annenberg and the Metabolic Studio. The Foundation encourages the development of effective ways to communicate by sharing ideas and knowledge.

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