Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts
The Soraya is a venue like no other - pristine acoustic environment for musicians from around the globe, a vibrant center for education and inquiry by CSUN and K-12 students, the premiere venue in Los Angeles for jazz and Latin music, and a mission-driven arts organization that champions social justice, environmental sustainability, and inclusion.
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LEARN ·2024 Grants ChallengeExpansion of programs for Spanish language communities and students
The Soraya is THE performance venue for the 1.8M Valley residents. For a decade, the popular series “Hecho en las Americas” served this population with Spanish language music and culture by international artists and LA’s finest. In 2024, the program expands to include Spanish content for education programs and robust live-streaming offerings. LatinX audiences deserve world-class performances, the future of the arts depends on greater inclusion, and the social fabric of the Valley, especially students, will be stronger for this new initiative.