The series kicks off August 4 and 5, 2018, with Jazzy Ash and her band the Leaping Lizards. Her songs celebrate the magic of movement, with a lot of sugar and sass thrown in, New Orleans-style. Her latest album, Swing Set features gypsy jazz, zydeco, swing, blues, and Dixieland to encourage kids and families to celebrate the music of New Orleans as part of the American folk music heritage.
Moona Luna comes to the Getty on August 11 and 12, 2018, with its accordion-driven, Latin-inspired sound. Songwriter and bandleader Sandra Velasquez found inspiration in American pop hits of the ’50s and ’60s and crafted Spanish and English lyrics for each song, staying true to her bilingual mission. Moona Luna has performed all over the country—from the National Mall in Washington D.C. to Madison Square Park in New York City. Its third album, Panorama, celebrates its Latin roots and branches out to broader musical influences from the African diaspora. Consisting of ten upbeat songs that chronicle a family’s bus adventure through South America, the album won a Parent’s Choice Award.
Three-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts and his band, the Not Ready for Naptime Players close this summer’s series on August 18 and 19, 2018. For nearly 20 years, Justin has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives, crafting songs that navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up. With his band, he dishes out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and their parents.
All concerts take place at the Getty Center starting at 4pm. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy an afternoon at the Getty!