Wednesday, July 1



Screenscene: "Man of the Year"

“Man of the Year” Director Barry Levinson Universal Liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican, college students on both sides of the political arena would consider their highest wishes answered the day “fake” newsman Jon Stewart would be elected president of the United States and leader of the free world. Read more...



Revisiting Ray

As far as American popular music goes, Ray Charles is about as holy as it gets. His blues, gospel, jazz and country amalgamations have forever left their indelible stamp on America’s musical landscape. Read more...



Lecture to link diverse music

Most people would never draw a connection between Mexican gangsta rap and the corrido, a type of song that has its origins in medieval ballads. However, writer, musician and visiting UCLA professor Elijah Wald tends to think otherwise. Read more...