Wednesday, June 18

Beatboxing Bruins voices goal to create community for present, future beatboxers

This post was updated Oct. 16 at 6:51 p.m. The Beatboxing Bruins members are marching to the beat of their own drum. Having had its first meeting of the academic year Thursday, the only student organization at UCLA centered around beatboxing – an art form that manipulates vocal sounds to imitate musical instruments – will continue to serve as a hub for beatboxers to practice and showcase their craft. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) USC student Justin Lou and UCLA students Benjamin Greenstein and Sparsh Vashist grip microphones surrounded by electric blue and yellow illustrations. All students at the time, Maxwell Tsao, Greenstein and Vashist established the organization this past winter quarter. (Photo courtesy of Alexander Tsao. Photo illustration by Nikole Liang/Daily Bruin)



Q&A: Mitch Rowland talks origins and creative process of debut album ‘Come June’

Mitch Rowland is going all the way back in his debut album. On Friday, the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter released his indie-folk album “Come June” and will perform at the Troubadour to mark his first solo project. Read more...

Photo: In black and white, Mitch Rowland sits by a window. Following the release of his debut album, “Come June,” Rowland will perform at the Troubadour on Friday. (Courtesy of Luke Atkinson)




Nimoy Theater hosts glittering opening night with musical performances

Setting the streets of Westwood aglow, The Nimoy had an opening night like no other. Home to UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP), the newly-renovated historic theater greeted guests with a shimmering marquee for its inaugural performance last night. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by the ensemble, Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy performs the first part of his “Poetry Uncut” series for UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at The Nimoy. Following last night’s inaugural performance, J. Ivy will return to The Nimoy to host three more installments throughout the 2023-2024 season. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)


Yukai Daiko drums up cheer and culture through taiko community

Yukai Daiko is drumming up cheer, culture and community. Founded in 2004, the organization offers Bruins the opportunity to participate in the Japanese art of taiko drumming. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in turquoise-colored traditional wear, members of Yukai Daiko practice the Japanese art of taiko at the San Jose Obon Festival. Nearly two decades old, the club seeks to embrace a blend of modernity and tradition within its musical performances. (Courtesy of Riley Stokes)



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