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Music

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July 1, 2:20 pm

24th BET Awards celebrate Black culture with energetic musical performances

The 2024 BET Awards dazzled on Sunday night thanks to the combined talents of dozens of Black celebrities. The 24th annual ceremony of “Culture’s Biggest Night” was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and presented awards to several Black superstars for their musical and filmic artistry. Read more...

Photo: Usher accepts the award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist on June 30, 2024 during the 24th BET Awards at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. The R&B icon was also recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface and L.A. Reid after a 17-minute tribute performance by several contemporary R&B artists that featured nine songs from across Usher’s 30-year career. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

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June 13, 8:20 pm

Concert review: Vampire Weekend provides spirited performance of new, past hits at Hollywood Bowl

After nearly two decades, Vampire Weekend is still performing with the same nerdy charm of a college band. The indie pop and rock group, which formed at Columbia University in 2006, delivered both skillful musicianship and summery vibes in its sold-out performance Wednesday night at the Hollywood Bowl. Read more...

Photo: Vampire Weekend performs in front of a gray backdrop somewhat resembling a large cavern. The indie pop and rock band played to a sold-out crowd at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday on the latest stop of their “Only God Was Above Us Tour.” (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)

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June 10, 12:16 am

Jacob Rajacich reflects on his rekindled passion, journey back to music

For Jacob Rajacich, passion for one’s priorities cannot come without prioritizing oneself. The fifth-year aerospace engineering student said he has immersed himself in music since he was a child. Read more...

Photo: Jacob Rajacich wears a white shirt with floral patterns while sitting at a black piano. The aerospace engineering student said being involved in the student a cappella group Bruin Harmony was a defining part of his UCLA experience. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)

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June 7, 12:19 pm

Live Bash seeks to open a space for community through live events in Westwood

With the arrival of Live Bash, a fresh stage has come to Westwood. Live Bash, a new live entertainment venue, opened at 1087 Broxton Avenue last month. Read more...

Photo: One of the event spaces at Live Bash’s Westwood location features a mauve couch and palm tree decorations. The new venue opened last month at 1087 Broxton Avenue and seeks to foster community by providing a stage for artists and fans to interact through live music, comedy and podcasts. (Courtesy of Live Bash)

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June 4, 3:00 pm

UCLA’s Spring Symphony to feature pieces by Brahms and Sibelius

The school year will come to a musical end at the annual Spring Symphony concert. The UCLA Symphony will perform two symphonic and orchestral works at Schoenberg Hall on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Several students play instruments such as the flute and clarinet in the UCLA Symphony. The annual Spring Symphony concert will feature performances of pieces by Brahms and Sibelius. (Courtesy of The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music)

Arts, Music, Theater & Fine Arts

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June 2, 5:34 pm

UCLA Juneteenth celebration honors Black history through music, dance, spoken word

This post was updated June 4 at 7:50 p.m. For UCLA’s Department of African American Studies, celebration and remembrance are equally important ahead of Juneteenth. On Wednesday, Royce Hall will welcome artists from across the nation for the first “Prelude to … JUNETEENTH DAY CELEBRATION,” a free multimedia art event that will feature music, dance and spoken word performances to tell the history of emancipation in the United States. Read more...

Photo: (Sid Francis/Daily Bruin)


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