Harmony strikes a chord in Santa Clarita at the Good Karma Music and Arts Festival. Spreading positivity through the arts, locals gathered at the SCV Aquatic Center last Saturday for a day of drinks, vendors, food, and, most importantly, live music.
The festival featured a handful of artists, including one musician and beatboxer, Rahzel, who was happy to join in on the good vibes.
“I heard about the Good Karma Festival and just the charity work that we’re doing,” said music artist Rahzel.
“So, they asked me if I could come on board. I said, absolutely. Especially supporting Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. I felt it was only right, and the lineup was incredible.”
The festival was organized by a group of students with different disabilities, given the
opportunity to plan the event alongside people in the industry. These students learned to produce professionally, cultivating an experience where they, and the artists they wanted to platform, can show what they are capable of to the community.
This idea is something Rahzel resonated with.
“This is what we did in [Pennsylvania]; this is what we [did at] house parties,” said Rahzel.” This is what we did with the little small speakers and just a boombox.”
“We just wanted to connect with the hood, connect with the people in our community. So this is why something like this is important on a larger scale to bring out more people.”
Like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Rahzel grew up seeing the innovation of Hip-hop grow before his eyes. Taking the influence from his relative, Rahzel looked to create his standing in the culture, which he did through beatboxing. Just like Raheem before him, he continues to innovate Hip-Hop culture.
“What you saw was evolution, forty years of evolution- to where the beatbox is now on a global scale.”
