If the average UCLA student was asked to identify a qanun, a resonant Near Eastern regional instrument that consists of an irregularly shaped wooden box with strings stretched across it that a player plucks (much like on a zither), the most common result would probably be a blank stare. Read more...

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Sami Asmar plays the qanun, a Near Eastern instrument made from strings stretched across a wooden box, during Near East Ensemble’s rehearsal for the WorldFest concert. The concert will begin today at 7 p.m.

Radiohead is known for bridging the gap between rock and classical music styles. This weekend, a string quartet led by Music Library staffer Henry Lim will tip the scales toward the classical end of the spectrum. Read more...

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Music Library staff member Henry Lim (center) and his string quartet will be performing music by the band Radiohead in Powell Rotunda Saturday at 8 p.m. using violas, violins, cellos and acoustic guitars.

Courtesy of Henry Lim

Bryan Adams' songs are likely well-known to students, but students might not connect his name to them right away. Read more...

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Bryan Adams performing live in concert. Adams will be performing at Royce Hall on Saturday.

Courtesy of Bryan Adams