Saturday, December 20



The L.A. BlueGrassHoppers is UCLA’s bluegrass and old-time style ensemble that returned from a seven-year hiatus when UCLA ethnomusicology alumnus Tommy Stanton brought the group back five years ago.

Bluegrass sounds sprout in LA music scene

One of our campus’ best-kept secrets may be that once a week, there is a hoedown in Schoenberg Hall. Read more...

Photo: The L.A. BlueGrassHoppers is UCLA’s bluegrass and old-time style ensemble that returned from a seven-year hiatus when UCLA ethnomusicology alumnus Tommy Stanton brought the group back five years ago.

The L.A. BlueGrassHoppers is UCLA’s bluegrass and old-time style ensemble that returned from a seven-year hiatus when UCLA ethnomusicology alumnus Tommy Stanton brought the group back five years ago.


Against the Grain: Sublime, Wax emit California aura in music

There are few places in America where the sun shines brighter than Los Angeles, especially in music. Artists blend the carefree atmosphere of genres like reggae and ska, bringing a relaxing charm to the city’s music. Read more...

Photo: Sublime created what is still regarded as classic Southern California music. Their albums have continued to represent the music of Los Angeles, celebrating the ups and downs of life.



Against the Grain: Bobby McFerrin, Pentatonix redefined use of vocals

The human voice is an extremely versatile instrument. It can bend, run and stretch over as many as four octaves. While singing has generally been accompanied by instruments such as the piano and the guitar, some artists have thrown aside instruments in favor of their own voices. Read more...

Photo: Rising to fame on the NBC show “The Sing-Off,” Pentatonix, originating from Arlington, Texas, and now based in Los Angeles, has found a way to transform traditional a cappella music through stretching the limits of beatboxing and vocality.



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