Pianist Faina Lushtak began her career in music as a child prodigy in the Soviet Union. Since then, Lushtak has composed numerous original works for various instruments including saxophone and violin. Read more...
Photo: Faina Lushtak, a professor of music and piano performance at Tulane University, will headline the latest installment of the David L. Abell UCLA Piano Masters Series. (Courtesy of Arman Sadeghpour and Faina Lushtak)
Under the direction of James Roberson, the students of the Music of African Americans Ensemble perform a diverse mix of gospel music. The class not only teaches the students the fundamentals of gospel music, but also about the contextual history behind spiritual music dating back to the 1600s with the enslavement of Africans. Read more...
Spring Sing 2018 was held in Pauley Pavilion on May 18. Students gathered together to watch the Student Alumni Association uphold one of UCLA’s longstanding musical traditions. Read more...
Taylor Swift’s “reputation” tour crystallized her transformation from saccharine sweetheart to serpentine superstar. But her performance suggested that the metamorphosis has been all on her own terms. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Swift exuded self-confidence and charisma at her performance at the Rose Bowl on Friday night. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
First-year students Hayden Everett’s and Caroline Pernick’s late-night jam sessions in Hedrick Hall paid off Friday night in their first Spring Sing performance. The duet received the Northern California Alumni Grand Sweepstakes Award, Spring Sing’s top prize, along with the award for Best Duet and the Bruin Choice Award. Read more...
Photo: Hayden Everett and Caroline Pernick won three Spring Sing awards for performance of their original folk-influenced song “For I Fear.” This was the duo’s first year performing in the competition, garnering them the Bruin Choice Award, the award for best duet and the the award for best overall performance. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
Contestants for Spring Sing 2018 will take the stage of Pauley Pavilion on Friday. The annual event brings together music, dance and comedy performances into one evening. Read more...
Photo: (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant photo editor)
JADED is an indie R&B band performing at Spring Sing 2018. Band members Jada, Hayden and Maddy speak about their excitement to perform their lead singer’s first original song. Read more...
