Derrick Spiva Jr. typically stands in the back of Royce Hall listening to world-class performers on his breaks as head usher. Instead of showing guests to their seats, the alumnus will join them in the audience for one night. Read more...
Photo: Alumnus Derrick Spiva Jr. is head usher at Royce Hall. On Sunday, he will take his place in the audience to watch the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra perform his own composition. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)
All it takes is a webcam, an internet connection and a YouTube account to share a voice with the world. Since its formation a decade ago, YouTube has become a platform for sharing entertainment, opinions and music. Read more...
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The Undergraduate Students Association Council Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs Commission, hosts of Bruin Bash, announced the concert’s lineup online Tuesday evening. Monday’s Bruin Bash will feature French electronic music producer Madeon and R&B duo NxWorries. Read more...
Photo: R&B duo NxWorries and French music producer Madeon will perform at Bruin Bash 2015. (Stone Throw Records)
French electronic music producer Madeon will perform at Bruin Bash on Sept. 21. The Undergraduate Students Association Council Campus Events Commission, a host of Bruin Bash, posted clues on its Twitter and Instagram pages Monday and Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Madeon will perform at Bruin Bash 2015, which will be hosted on campus Sept. 21. (Creative Commons photo by Electronic Midwest)
There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
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UCLA director of jazz studies and jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell will receive the L.A. Jazz Treasure Award from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Los Angeles Jazz Society at the museum Friday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Director of Jazz Studies Kenny Burrell, a respected jazz guitarist, has collaborated with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong during his decades-long career. (Courtesy of Reed Hutchinson)
Abel Tesfaye, also known as the The Weeknd, is back after casually redefining pop music in one fell swoop. Tesfaye’s second full-length album, “Beauty Behind the Madness,” combines ’80s vibes with lecherous lyrics, creating a modern version of pop to be consumed by the masses. Read more...
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