When renowned jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell heard about Duke Ellington in college, he said that Ellington's music and life gave him the encouragement to be consistent throughout the years with his music, writing and teaching. Read more...
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On Saturday, UCLA Live will honor jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell with the “80 Years Young” concert celebration, featuring performances from more than 100 classical, jazz and blues musicians.
Ethnomusicology doctoral student Jessie Vallejo said that she knew for years that she wanted to go to UCLA to learn about her heritage through mariachi music. Read more...
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Mariachi de Uclatlán will be performing with Grupo Folklórico de UCLA today as part of the Fowler Out Loud music series.
Some believe that the music industry is one of the most difficult businesses to succeed in, with artists having to do everything from writing lyrics and finding melodies to spreading the word about their music. Read more...
Photo: Courtesy of ALISON FRIED UCLA alumnus Don Griffin, the founder and owner of West L.A. Music, right, poses with Steven Tyler, lead singer of the band Aerosmith.
Living in Los Angeles, it can be easy for UCLA students to get overwhelmed with all the possibilities of the entertainment world. With premieres in Westwood and celebrity sightings in Hollywood, the glamour and glitz can make it easy to forget that sometimes perks can be found right on campus. Read more...
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Melnitz Movies offers movie screenings twice a week at Melnitz Hall. It is free for UCLA students and faculty as well as the L.A. community.
Griffith Observatory is not a well-kept secret. Read more...
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Griffith Observatory completed construction in 1933 on land donated by Griffith J. Griffith and now overlooks expansive views of downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.
When one thinks of men and women of the armed forces, one thinks of the brave and courageous acts carried out in times of war and peace. Read more...
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Patrick Sheridan, director of UCLA Wind Ensemble, also served in the Marine Corps and played tuba in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. “Uncommon Valor” will pay tribute to the U.S. armed forces.
When UCLA alumni David Lee, Derek Mateo and Randall Park were students in 1995, they participated in the summer UniCamp program. Read more...
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Fourth-year global studies student Amy Lettau, second-year art history student Linda Fernandes and third-year psychobiology student John Le participate in an improv skit called “Interrogation” for LLC Theatre Company.
