Kamasi Washington and 15 15

Los Angeles-born composer and multi-instrumentalist Kamasi Washington grew up playing jazz in Leimert Park. He studied ethnomusicology at UCLA and collaborated with Snoop Dogg. Known for his acclaimed 2015 debut album The Epic, he won the inaugural American Music Prize.

15 15 (formerly known as QuinzeQuinze) is a Tahitian-Parisian electronic pop and R&B five-piece outfit consisting of Julia, Tsi Min, Robin, Marvin, and Ennio. Blending futuristic electronic explorations, dancehall, and R&B beats with elements shaped by their Tahitian heritage, they are known for creating a distinct sonic language. Their discography includes the EPs Le Jeune (2020), Varūa (2022), Ataheva (2023), and their 2026 project Mārara.