Hidden in time and history are the untold stories of women whose passion for music served as their armor from discrimination. Today, these stories have been uncovered, dusted and shined for showtime in celebration of Women’s History Month. Read more...

Photo: Saxophonist Roz Cron and trombonist Melba Liston, as well as other female jazz musicians throughout history will have their stories brought to screen on March 16. A screening of “The Girls In the Band” will be hosted by Friends of Jazz at UCLA and Grammy-winning professor, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez. (thegirlsintheband.com)

The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. On Mar. 31, several of the most highly regarded songwriters in the United States will begin taking the stage at UCLA’s Jan Popper Theater. Read more...

Photo: Music industry professor David Leaf (right), who will teach his “Songwriters on Songwriting” course for the third time spring quarter, works with industry professionals, such as Lorreta Munoz (left), to bring notable songwriters, including Burt Bacharach (middle), to speak to students about their musical careers. (Courtesy of Ken Levine)