Inuit Soul Group Pamyua among Lineup for Getty’s Annual Sounds of LA

Getty’s Sounds of LA returns in February to explore the musical geography of Los Angeles and celebrate the work of masters and up-and-coming musicians. Performances will take place during three weekends on February 7 and 8, March 7 and 8, and April 25 and 26 at the Getty Center.

Presentations include Inuit soul music by Pamyua from the Indigenous cultures of Alaska, gospel choir with jazz and soul by local band Jimetta Rose & the Voices of Creation, and Persian music and poetry by Iranian sisters Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat.

“After a challenging year, we are delighted to return with a full program celebrating musical excellence, grounded in artistry and tradition” says Daniela Alvarez, public programs coordinator at the Getty.

Part of Getty’s performance offerings for over 25 years, Sounds of LA features musicians that reflect the diverse international cultures of Los Angeles. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the museum and art exhibitions before the show. The March concerts also complement the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985.

Performances are free to attend with a reservation and will take place indoors in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium at the Getty Center. No outside food or alcohol is allowed inside the auditorium. Parking at the Getty Center is $25, $15 after 3pm, and $10 after 6pm. Saturdays after 6pm, parking is free. Visit Getty’s public programs calendar for more upcoming events.

Sounds of LA Lineup

Pamyua: Inuit Soul
Feb 7, 2026 at 7pm
Feb 8, 2026 at 4pm
Founded by brothers Phillip and Stephen Blanchett, the members of Pamyua (pronounced bum-yo-ah) are global purveyors of Inuit soul music. They showcase drumsongs from the Indigenous cultures of Greenland and Alaska, weaving traditional melodies with contemporary vocalization, funk, R & B, and more. Praised by Native People magazine for their “blizzard of interlocking harmonies," each performance is a testament to the vibrancy, ingenuity, and enduring power of Yup'ik-Inuit culture.

Jimetta Rose & the Voices of Creation
Mar 7, 2026 at 7pm
Mar 8, 2026 at 4pm
Blending the power of gospel choir traditions with jazz, soul, and funk, Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation create uplifting performances where collective voices come together to heal the soul. Guided by Jimetta’s powerful vision, the Los Angeles-based group centers harmony, joy, and shared expression, bringing warmth and inspiration wherever they perform. Complementing the exhibition Photography Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985, this performance offers a welcoming celebration of creativity, community, and shared hope.

Woven Verses: Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat in Concert
Apr 25, 2026 at 7pm
Apr 26, 2026 at 4pm
Born in Iran and now living in the San Francisco Bay area, Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat are internationally acclaimed singers, musicians, composers, and teachers. Whether performing together or separately, the sisters take Persian poetry—particularly that of Rumi and Hafez—to new heights and spaces. For their Getty appearance the Vahdats present a new project, “Woven Verses,” accompanied by Ara Dinkjian (oud), Greg Ellison (percussion), Naseem Latrash (cello), Emma Powell (violin), and Tamer Pinabasi (qanoon).