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Diana Purim & Eyedentity

Diana Purim & Eyedentity are made up of Brazilian singer Diana Purim and her husband Krishna. Both come from a long line of renowned musicians. Diana is the daughter of Flora Purim (often referred to as the “Queen of Brazilian Jazz”) and famed percussionist Airto Moreira. Krishna is the son of Jazz bassist, Walter Booker, nephew of Wayne Shorter and godson of Herbie Hancock. The two draw on their legendary lineage to create a blend of latin jazz, Brazilian beats and hip hop, with their latest album Many Bodies, One Mind being the most cohesive collaboration to date. The pair is now based in Los Angeles but as Diana makes clear, the world is their home:

“Though we call this city home, we are definitely of the world. Krishna’s mother is Portuguese and my parents are Brazilian. We have also traveled the world with our family and have learned to appreciate the whole planet as a home and if any inspiration is drawn, it’s from the whole world and Universe.”

Check out her Los Angeles recommendations below. 

city guide:
Los Angeles, CA
food
Cactus Taqueria LA
"Cactus has been around for decades and has perfected the art of authentic Mexican street food. We like the humble atmosphere and shared table seating. All kinds of people eat there, their prices are great, everything on the menu is good and they are open late. Our usual order is a combination taco plate (chicken,fish or beef supreme style), quesadilla, lengua and carne asada burrito with avocado, cheese and sour cream, chips, pico de gallo and guacamole." — Diana Purim & Eyedentity
950 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
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coffee
Alfred Coffee
"We like them because they use good coffee beans and keep their machines nice and clean. Also, they have the unsweetened almond milk alternative which can be hard to find at most coffee joints. We usually order a hot chocolate, almond milk cappuccino with stevia and a banana/chocolate chip muffin." — Diana Purim & Eyedentity
Alfred Coffee Studio City, Ventura Place, Studio City, CA, USA
lodging
Ace Hotel Los Angeles
"The Ace Hotel has a great rooftop bar and patio under the stars with hot tub. They also have the beautifully decorated Ballroom downstairs where they book amazing concerts and events with world renowned artists The restaurant has great food options, nice drinks and great coffees and teas." — Diana Purim & Eyedentity
929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
venue
Zebulon
“They book good music, the patio is nice, and my friends are always there!” - Moaning Recommended in the Los Angeles edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water. "They have an eclectic variety of quality musical events, local and international acts and everything they promote is artistic and unique. They have a nice atmosphere inside with space for dancing, an outdoor patio under the stars, two bars, one in the club and another in the front parlor where you can also get some delicious, healthy, decadent artisanal food." — Diana Purim & Eyedentity  
2478 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States
karaoke
Tokyo Delve’s Sushi Bar
"Every Wednesday night, Tokyo Delve's hosts a Karaoke night. They have been around for decades and have good food, a great bar and very fun and lively atmosphere." — Diana Purim & Eyedentity
Tokyo Delve's Sushi Bar, Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA, USA
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shopping
Bouboulina
"Great hospitality, all kinds of beautiful and unique clothing and jewelry to suit all price ranges, boho-chique style, all very unique and one-of-a-kind designs for home decor, clothing and jewelry based in a mountain style neighborhood above the coast." — Diana Purim & Eyedentity
Bouboulina, North Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA, USA
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outdoors
Tree People
"They have lovely trails, lush and green and fresh air." — Diana Purim & Eyedentity
TreePeople, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, USA
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