Conor O’Brien has a voice that lives simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic. Thin and reedy yet soft and yearning, O’Brien’s voice contains a magical quality – no doubt helped by his mesmerizing Irish lilt – to tell stories and tall tales in the spirit of the Irish, to precisely deliver meaning in the manner of American folk and soul singers. Read more...
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Ethnomusicology professor Timothy Taylor illustrates the precise art of playing the Irish flute. The flute delineates the presence of generational Irish history along with a deep personal connection to Taylor. Read more...
Each week, Daily Bruin A&E will explore the instruments of the World Musical Instrument Collection and their performers that all contribute to the musical landscape of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Read more...
Photo: Ethnomusicology professor Timothy Taylor’s perception of music as work and discipline was shattered during a night of watching men in a Northern Ireland pub playing Irish flutes while laughing, drinking and enjoying themselves in the music. Now, Taylor plays the Irish flute for his personal fulfillment and said the sound of the flute reminds him of his time in Ireland. (Jiahui Zhou/Daily Bruin)
The first time I heard Rachel Platten, I just wanted to hear Andy Grammer. She was one of the opening acts for Grammer’s “The Good Guys & A Girl Tour 2015” at the House of Blues in West Hollywood during April. Read more...
Photo: Rachel Platten’s 2015 single “Fight Song” became a radio staple that propelled her budding career to a level comparable to that of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry. (Courtesy of YouTube)
2015 was a tumultuous yet exciting year for music and pop culture, with Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Adele and The Weeknd dominating the charts and musicians such as Frank Ocean and Zayn Malik breaking hearts with an absentee album and his departure from One Direction, respectively. Read more...
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There’s no better place to keep a finger on the pulse of arts and entertainment happenings than Los Angeles. The A&E world is alive – it’s always buzzing, sometimes ready to implode with a hint of a surprise album or a celebrity’s controversial statement. Read more...
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This week, Daily Bruin A&E is counting down to the New Year by looking back at the best and worst events in the arts and entertainment world of 2015. Read more...
Photo: The July feud between rappers Drake (right) and Meek Mill (left) placed hip hop brawls and diss tracks in the age of social media and online streaming. Drake’s second diss track aimed at Meek Mill, “Back to Back,” was eventually nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award and helped Drake win the feud through its quotability, online popularity and lyrical attacks. (Courtesy of James Dimmock, Creative Commons photo by Andrew S. via Flickr)
