In the midst of the anticipation of the new seasons of singing competitions such as "American Idol" and "The Voice," UCLA will be showcasing a different style of music this weekend "“ a cappella. Read more...

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UCLA Bruin Harmony will be one of six groups competing in the first ever Los Angeles A Cappella Festival Scholastic Competition on Friday in Ackerman Grand Ballroom.

Courtesy of Will Hummel

Few have heard the music of Austrian composer Eric Zeisl. Many have probably never heard the name before. Zeisl had been sucked into the unknown and was neglected for more than 50 years because many of his compositions were never published or recorded. Read more...

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Courtesy of REED HUTCHINSON

Austrian composer Eric Zeisl’s works will be performed by the UCLA Philharmonia in “Concerto Grosso,” a three-movement concerto written to feature the cello.

While the Jersey Shore has become synonymous with wild antics in recent years, it is also the place where bluegrass musician Doug Morier grew up and was exposed to the rock and folk influences that have shaped his music today. Read more...

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Courtesy of BRITA WAGNER MORIER

Doctoral student Doug Morier studies epidemiology, but on Thursday, the music aficionado will break out his guitar to play old-time and bluegrass tunes with other musical guests.

Gelatin tends to be fragile and falls all over the place. However, the new voice of Jell-O, Kim DiVine, who is releasing her new album "Five," does anything but fall apart. Read more...

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Courtesy of Kim Divine

Royce Hall has a tradition of naming its pianos. On Tuesday, Russian pianist Denis Matsuev will be performing on a nine-foot-long Steinway piano that goes by the name of Ruby. Read more...

When Andy Studer, lead vocalist of the band Red Robot, was in elementary school, he created a super hero named "Red Robot" that he would write stories about. Read more...