Thursday, October 9, 1997 Grammy Festival casts voodoo spell on campus with symposium, concerts Q&A: By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff Kevin Powell, author of "Keepin’ It Real" is an insightful up and coming social critic. Read more...

Thursday, October 9, 1997 Blur woo-hoos frenzied fans at Palladium MUSIC: By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Blur returned to Los Angeles on Wednesday, six months after both their exciting Palace appearance and the release of their fifth, self-titled album. Read more...

Thursday, October 9, 1997 Grammy Festival casts voodoo spell on campus with symposium, concerts MUSIC: By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff The National Recording Arts and Sciences Foundation has teamed up with the UCLA Student Committee For the Arts and Campus Events to bring us the Discover/ Grammy Frestival on Campus . Read more...

Thursday, October 9, 1997 Former figure of ‘Real World’ authenticates his difficult life BOOK: By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff The eminent Algerian psychologist and revolutionary writer Franz Fanon once wrote, "Each generation must, out of relative obscurity discover its misson, fulfill it or betray it." Kevin Powell’s "Keepin’ It Real" is an ambitious attempt to explore the defining factors in the lives of Generation Xers and members of the Hip-Hop nation, factors that ultimately shape America as a whole. Read more...

Wednesday, October 8, 1997 Angsty singer not able to animate bored crowd MUSIC: But, over-the-top performances, lyrics may send Lynch to stardom By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Even though he may be one hell of an angry guy, Brendan Lynch would have had to light tear gas bombs to motivate crowds last Monday night. Read more...

Wednesday, October 8, 1997 A&E Briefs ‘Homicide’s’ Kotto to receive award Yaphet Kotto, who stars as Lt. Al Giardello in "Homicide: Life on the Street," will receive the Paul Robeson Pioneer award Sunday at the 15th Annual Black American Cinema Society Filmmaker Awards. Read more...

Wednesday, October 8, 1997 Monk to honor late father who helped define his career path MUSIC: Talented musician, bandleader pays tribute to his greatest influence By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Like father, like son. Read more...