English Professor Deborah Banner teaches a literature class titled “Rocket’s Red Glare: 20th Century American War narrative.” Her syllabus includes the tribal rock musical “Hair.” Daily Bruin: Why are people today still so wildly interested in seeing “Hair”? Read more...

It’s hard to believe, but summer is nearly upon us. In fact, this column will be my last for our beloved dB magazine for quite some time. Read more...

The ethnomusicology department’s end-of-the-year Jazz Ensemble concert has a new theme this year ““ instead of spotlighting students, guest artist Kenny Burrell will join the two ensembles in celebration of his 25th year at UCLA. Read more...

Many people don’t notice it in their day-to-day affairs, but cycling has become a major factor in the music world. And I don’t mean cycling in the overcoming-cancer-to-take-home-the-yellow-jersey-all-the-while-tugging-at-the-heartstrings-of-a-nation sense of the word. Read more...

“JazzReggae” is neither a typo nor the result of a space bar that’s out of order. The lack of spacing suggests a sense of togetherness, connection and unity ““ the very goals of the UCLA JazzReggae Festival. Read more...

Director Tom Shadyac has only one demand: the long, curly hair stays, or he goes. “I’m like an old Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young album cover,” said Shadyac of his signature mane. Read more...

With the conclusion of “American Idol” all but sure to bring about the end of civilization, I decided drastic measures would be necessary. Rupert Murdoch’s nefarious Inner Circle was using all the phone votes and text messages to hurtle an asteroid, named for recently deceased public TV guru Mister Rogers, toward earth via the FOX Broadcasting satellite. Read more...