The Brief
- “The Art Laboe Connection” is continuing on with a new host, Angel “Mr. Angel Baby” Rodriguez.
- The show remains a staple in the Hispanic and Latino community of Greater Los Angeles, a connection that began with Laboe’s dances and concerts decades ago.
- The show still features listener dedications, including from incarcerated individuals, and a Latina producer from the original Art Laboe team.
LOS ANGELES – Following the death of legendary radio host Art Laboe, his long-running show, “The Art Laboe Connection,” continues with a new host and producer.
The show remains popular, particularly within the Hispanic and Latino communities of Greater Los Angeles, and still features listener dedications, including those from incarcerated individuals.
A cultural staple for Hispanic families in Southern California
What we know:
For over 70 years, Laboe hosted his radio show in California, working until his death at age 97.…