Under the direction of James Roberson, the students of the Music of African Americans Ensemble perform a diverse mix of gospel music. The class not only teaches the students the fundamentals of gospel music, but also about the contextual history behind spiritual music dating back to the 1600s with the enslavement of Africans. Read more...
Arts, Music, Video
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May 21, 1:57 pm
Video: Spring Sing 2018
Spring Sing 2018 was held in Pauley Pavilion on May 18. Students gathered together to watch the Student Alumni Association uphold one of UCLA’s longstanding musical traditions. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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May 20, 9:48 pm
Documentary, Q&A aim to discuss South Asian representation in American culture
The massive popularity of “The Simpsons” means the racist stereotypes written into its character, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, a South Asian convenience store owner, have permeated American culture. Read more...
Photo: “The Problem with Apu,” a 2017 documentary starring comedian Hari Kondabolu, will be screened Tuesday at UCLA. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Kondabolu, where students can engage with issues of cinematic racism and stereotyping. (Courtesy of truTV)
Arts, Lifestyle
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May 20, 9:06 pm
Maid Cafe event serves up immersive, social experience in Japanese culture
Members of UCLA’s Japanese Animation Club adorned themselves in classic maid and butler costumes with accessories like bunny ears to create a fairy tale-themed event. JAC hosted “Fairy Tale Maid Cafe” on Saturday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center Straus Clubhouse, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in a cafe atmosphere alongside JAC members dressed in maid and butler cosplay. Read more...
Photo: The Japanese Animation Club hosted “Fairy Tale Maid Cafe” on Saturday at the Los Angeles Tennis Center Straus Clubhouse. The event allowed attendees to engage in activities alongside JAC members dressed in maid and butler cosplay. (Quanzhao “Ari” He/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Music
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May 19, 1:44 pm
Concert review: Taylor Swift at the Rose Bowl
Taylor Swift’s “reputation” tour crystallized her transformation from saccharine sweetheart to serpentine superstar. But her performance suggested that the metamorphosis has been all on her own terms. Read more...
Photo: Taylor Swift exuded self-confidence and charisma at her performance at the Rose Bowl on Friday night. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Music
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May 19, 12:48 am
First-year duo wins Spring Sing 2018 top prize, two other awards
First-year students Hayden Everett’s and Caroline Pernick’s late-night jam sessions in Hedrick Hall paid off Friday night in their first Spring Sing performance. The duet received the Northern California Alumni Grand Sweepstakes Award, Spring Sing’s top prize, along with the award for Best Duet and the Bruin Choice Award. Read more...
Photo: Hayden Everett and Caroline Pernick won three Spring Sing awards for performance of their original folk-influenced song “For I Fear.” This was the duo’s first year performing in the competition, garnering them the Bruin Choice Award, the award for best duet and the the award for best overall performance. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
Arts, Interactive Page, Music
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May 18, 8:11 am
Spring Sing 2018
Contestants for Spring Sing 2018 will take the stage of Pauley Pavilion on Friday. The annual event brings together music, dance and comedy performances into one evening. Read more...
Photo: (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant photo editor)