Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
It's Grammy time.
The big awards show is this Monday, here in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. There are of course the usual headliners, but also some artists you may not have heard of before.
Jose-Luis Orozco doesn't spend a lot of time in hip clubs or on arena tours. He's most often seen performing on the local preschool and elementary school circuit.
This year he's nominated for a Grammy for Best Children's Album for ¡Come Bien! Eat Right!
The dual language album, made collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways, is all about the benefits of healthy eating:
Deepa Fernandes spoke with Orozco about the album and about how he got his start in music and in bilingual education.
To hear the full interview, click the link above.
Jose Luis-Orozco and the other children's album nominees are performing at a benefit concert this Saturday in Hollywood, CA. For tickets and more information, click here.