How Deep House Transformed from Living Rooms to Warehouses
The story of 90s deep house isn’t just about music – it’s about transformation. What began in cramped living rooms and basements evolved into a movement that would reshape nightlife culture forever. In those early […]
Voices of the 1992 L.A. Taggers
In the summer of 1992, Los Angeles felt like a pressure cooker just after its lid had blown off. The smoke from the recent riots was still lingering in the air, and everything—every street corner, […]
Remembering the 80s Freestyle Days at Whittier Park
In the 1980s, Legg Lake, located within the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, California, became a vibrant hub for freestyle music and dance culture. This expansive park, featuring three interconnected lakes, provided […]
Unveiling the Aztec-Inspired Lizard People Beneath Los Angeles: Fact or Folklore?
For years, Los Angeles has been the epicenter of urban legends, tales, and hidden histories waiting to be uncovered. But one story stands out among the rest—a mysterious myth about an ancient, underground civilization known […]
Fernando Valenzuela: The Legend Who Gave Hope to a Generation
In the early 1980s, something magical happened in Los Angeles. Baseball, already beloved by the city, became more than a game—it became a symbol of hope, identity, and pride. At the center of this cultural […]
East LA Gang Member – 3rd Gen Maravilla
Join Peter Santenello as we meet 3rd generation Maravilla (gang) member Daniel Ayala. We’ll learn about East LA life, overcoming addiction, being a successful tattoo artist, raising his son away from the Maravilla (gang) lifestyle […]
Zoot Suit Riots – Full Documentary
In June 1943, Los Angeles erupted into the worst race riots in the city to date. For 10 straight nights, American sailors armed with make-shift weapons cruised Mexican American neighborhoods in search of “zoot-suiters” — […]
Oldies For The Homies
The mid-1980s in East Los Angeles was a time of profound transformation for the Chicano community. It was a period marked by cultural expression, activism, and a growing sense of identity and pride. Against the […]
