Los Angeles Arts and Crafts Renowned Around the World

Los Angeles is the most important locale in the U.S. forHollywood Walk of Fame.
movie and television production in the arts and craftsLos Angeles is also one of the most important sites in
industry. The area has long been a mecca for actors,the globe for the recording industry. An example of this
writers, composers, artists, and other creative types.is the famous Capitol Records building, resembling a
The area is plays host to many institutes that studystack of albums. The Warner Brothers built a major
and appreciate film production, such as the Academyrecording business in addition to their movie business.
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the AmericanEthnically, Los Angeles had a vibrant African-American
Film Institute. Various awards are bestowed annuallymusical community even when it was relatively small.
for movie and television production, attractingA number of musical artists coalesced around Central
worldwide viewing audiences.Avenue, including great musicians, such as Charles
Although movie production in Los Angeles remains theMingus and Gerald Wilson.
most important center for the medium, Hollywood hasMoving forward to the conclusion of the 1990s the
become more international, and faces increasingmetal band Linkin Park was founded in Agoura, CA,
competition from other American cities and fromand was named for Lincoln Park in Santa Monica,
Canadian locales like Vancouver and Toronto.close to their recording studio. Although Los Angeles
Countries that can offer much cheaper productionhas produced not many internationally successful acts
costs, such as Romania and Australia are alsoin the 2000s, the city retains its importance as a center
competitive with Hollywood.of rock music, rap, and of the music industry in general.
The movie and television industries have assisted inThe demands of scoring thousands of hours of
creating the image that denotes Los Angeles acrosssoundtracks for television and movies also gives work
the world. Millions of tourists travel to seefor composers and classically-trained musicians,
Hollywood-related places of interest such as theorchestras, and symphonies.