910 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista
Department of Black Studies
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lois Mahalia

An evening of good company, soulful music, and aromatic coffee, featuring the talented George Friedenthal Quintet and Lois Mahalia.

Legendary singer Lois Mahalia will be performing a poetic and soulful mix of originals as well as classic including: Favorite Things, What a Wonderful World, God Bless the child among others. Joining her are George Friedenthal (keys), Randy Tyco (bass), Jim Mooy (trumpet), and Donzell Davis (drums)

This event, hosted by the VC for DEI and Black Studies Professor, Jeffrey Stewart, aims to celebrate diversity, artistic expression, and a sense of community. 

JJC is a collaboration among artists, musicians, cultural and black studies scholars, and local intellectual to achieve something broader than creating entertainment spaces in Isla Vista. JJC is presented in conjunction with BLST 14: The History of Jazz, taught by Dr. Jeffrey Stewart.

Special thanks to Chancellor Henry Yang, Marilyn Lee Schneider, and Sandy Otellini.