For a specific generation of Koreans, playing the harmonica is a reminder of their youth and their home -- whereas not playing the harmonica for decades reminds them of what they left behind to ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have brought back the harmonica-playing senior citizens whose rendition of the U.S. national anthem caused a sensation before their playoff opener.

Around 50 participants regularly attend harmonica classes at the Koreatown Senior and Community Center in Los Angeles, about a 10-minute drive west of Crypto.com Arena, home of the Los Angeles Kings.

For the second game in a row, the Los Angeles Kings had the Harmonica Class from the Korea-Town Senior & Community Center perform the national anthem. And for the second game in a row, fans on ...

A harmonica class was introduced seven years ago, and the group started practicing the U.S. national anthem in 2021. On June 7, 2023, several class members played the anthem to start a Los Angeles ...

(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED ANNOUNCER: Now back by popular demand, please sing along with the harmonica class from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center. FUTTERMAN ...

A harmonica performance of the U.S. national anthem by the Korea Town Senior Center was on display during Game 1 of the first-round series between the LA Kings and the Edmonton Oilers. The ...

Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. For a specific generation of Koreans, playing the harmonica is a reminder of their youth and their home -- whereas not playing the harmonica for decades ...

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala celebrates his goal during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, Monday, April 21, 2025, in ...