Sound-system culture works best outdoors and loud, and this is seven hours of it for nothing in the middle of Leimert Park, a decade into the crew's run. Shinehead, the dancehall and hip-hop crossover voice behind "Jamaican in New York," is on the bill with DJ Papalotl. The plaza sits right by the Metro K Line, and the surrounding blocks are full of record shops and food.
What to expect
An outdoor plaza set up around a custom sound system, with a long afternoon of reggae, hip-hop and soul rather than set-time slots, and people coming and going through the day.
Good to know
- The organizer lists the event as free, with registration on Eventbrite.
- It runs noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
- Leimert Park Plaza is at 4395 Leimert Blvd, beside the Metro K Line's Leimert Park station.
- Shinehead and DJ Papalotl, also known as Buttahfly, are the billed acts.
- It is outdoors in the plaza, so bring sun cover for the early hours.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The organizer's Eventbrite listing prices it at zero.
Who is playing?
Shinehead and DJ Papalotl, also known as Buttahfly, on the KINGSTON12 HiFi sound system.