Hispanic Heritage Month: Iconic radio show ‘The Art Laboe Connection’ lives on with new host

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.

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