The Dapper Rebels of Los Angeles, 1966
In the summer of 1965, riots broke out in the Watts neighborhood of southern Los Angeles. Over a six-day period, 34 people were killed, 1,032 injured and over 3,438 arrests were made. In 1966, LIFE magazine revisited the site of the worst riots America had ever seen in its history. The photo essay depicting the region’s ‘fearsome street gangs’ however, turned out more like a fashion shoot for dapper style…
This article is such an interesting look at the history of black fashion, quintessential “Los Angeles” style, and how we perceive early gang culture. I’m fascinated with the pride of dress shown by the “dapper rebels” and the dignity presented in their portraits and photos.
These photos still remind me of South Africa idek
SA? Really? I see street etiquette written all over it.
It’s because some guys from the photos look like some guys I know from SA. It’s just me.
Wow, very interesting. And great photos, as well.
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Om Kalthoum in 1948
Umm Kulthum (December 31, 1898–February 3, 1975) was an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Tamay ez-Zahayra village that belongs to El Senbellawein, she is known as “The Star of The East” (kawkab el-sharq). More than three decades after her death, she is widely regarded as the greatest female singer in Arab music history.
Various spellings of her name include Om Kalsoum, Om Koultoum, Om Kalthoum, Oumme Kalsoum and Umm Kolthoum.
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to those of you who are not living near me, her music is the background to cairo. it is hard to explain how ubiquitous her music is. there is no artist in the states who is played so constantly in restaurants, taxis, cafes, television, parties, radio…in just about every public space you can imagine if there is music playing 50 percent chance it is um kulthum. her music and the call to prayer are my auditory picture of cairo, west bank, and jordan. and if you listen to her music, you will probably be able to catch the similarities between her sound and the call to prayer. habibi, habibi, habibi…](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lscztqg1Z71qeq7tpo1_500.png)
