Acclaimed artist Thes One reflects on the origins of his iconic hip hop group, People Under the Stairs, doing life alongside renowned rapper Double K, and the significance of performing “Farewell, My Friend” live.

GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:00) – Time Travel to 1990s LA

(05:45) – The Formation of People Under the Stairs

(09:00) – “Farewell, my friend” Live

(15:39) – Honesty in the Music

(18:00) – Grand Performances, a Heart with Arteries

(21:05) – A Message to Double K

(22:05) – Bonus Track

(24:40) - Close

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We sit with Grammy nominated artist Ciro Hurtado, one of the first artists to ever grace the Grand Performances stage. We talk to Ciro about his Peruvian origins, marching to the beat of his own drum, and what continues to inspire him.

GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:55) - Growing up in Peru

(07:00) - Arriving in Los Angeles

(12:33) - An Evolving City

(18:30) - The Singularity of Grand Performances

(22:08) - What Inspires Ciro Hurtado

(23:03) - Bonus Track

(27:50) - Close

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Host Anthony Valadez looks back at his visit to Care Camp in January of 2025. Care Camp, an initiative of LA County Parks and Recreation in partnership with Grand Performances (GP), provided support to children and families displaced by the Eaton Fire. Through conversation, we highlight LA's ability to unite in the face of tragedy and examine GP's role in uplifting community in times of hardship.

GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(01:43) – Exploring Care Camp

(06:05) – A Volunteer’s Perspective

(09:35) – Taking the Show on the Road

(12:55) - Adapting During Crises

(17:15) - Survivor's Guilt

(19:08) - Close

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Welcome to GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast. GP360 is an initiative of Grand Performances (GP), a non-profit organization that provides free access to the global performing arts. Through in-depth conversations with past and future performers, GP personnel and community members, we'll take a comprehensive look at Grand Performances' mission to inspire culture, celebrate diversity and unite Angelenos through free, live concerts in the heart of Downtown LA.