Over the last three years, the Aditya Prakash Ensemble has played host to a family reunion of musical genres. In its compositions, the ensemble’s unconventional comtemporary style – an ascending scale voiced by an Indian classical singer, a dissonant riff played by a Brazilian guitarist – unites the Indian classical music style with its much younger American sibling: jazz. Read more...
Photo: The Aditya Prakash Ensemble blends an unconventional pair of genres, jazz and classical Indian music.
Bentley Montes said he’s using the opportunity to perform at tonight’s Bruin Bash concert to begin leaving his mark as the next big DJ on the UCLA campus. Read more...
Photo: UCLA student Bentley Montes mixes tracks using throwback classics and electronic music.
Jeffrey Hsiao is new to the game. Hsiao began mixing at the beginning of this year, and is a relatively new addition to the swath of DJs on the UCLA campus. Read more...
Photo: DJ SARS, also known as Jeffery Hsiao, only began DJing early this year, but was a long-time fan.
Belly dancers, rock bands and a dub reggae improvisational group will all be performing right next to the Pacific Ocean at this year’s Venice Beach Music Fest. Read more...
Photo: Violinist and vocalist Lili Haydn performs at last year’s Venice Beach Music Fest.
With Bruin Bash 2013 only a week away, the Campus Events Commission and the Cultural Affairs Commission have released this year’s lineup. This year’s Bruin Bash lineup is taking a strictly hip-hop feel with California rappers Tyga and E-40. Read more...
Photo: Last year’s Bruin Bash featured Panamanian hip hop duo Las Rakas, indie rock band Ra Ra Riot and hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang.
By Sebastian Torrelio As the summer comes to a close, students begin to return from their fun in the sun, settle down for the start of the school year and wait for the solemn mood to set in. Read more...
In an operating room with his skull and brain exposed, Brad Carter jammed on his guitar, specially made from crates used to store shotgun shells. Dr. Read more...
Photo: Carter uses a fingerpicking style inspired by flamenco and classical guitar styles he learned at an early age. The effect that his disease had on his playing technique influenced him to find treatment immediately.
