Music inspires the soul and allows listeners to feel joyful and free, and behind every piece of inspirational music lies a songwriter and a story. Throughout spring quarter, columnist Kaitlyn Peterson will sit down over tea with UCLA singer-songwriters to explore their musical goals, personal inspirations and what makes their songs so special. I immediately […]
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UCLA students rise as backup dancers in Katy Perry’s music video
Two UCLA students broke free from the limitations of their pasts through their portrayal of mindless conformists in Katy Perry’s new music video “Chained To The Rhythm.” The video, released Feb. 21, features fourth-year world arts and cultures students Nick Pauley and Maddie Olandt along with about 20 other dancers. Performing in the video, which […]
Opera helps UCLA music student Sophie Patterson find her voice
Sophie Patterson has always been loud. At UCLA, she uses her voice to belt out opera in class. But in high school, she was bullied for being too outspoken, she said. The first-year music performance student and mezzo-soprano has been studying and pursuing a professional career in opera for three years. She uses her voice […]
UCLA’s juggling club strikes a balance between technical skill, whirlwind fun
White, red and yellow colors soared through the air next to Janss Steps when Michael Lefkowitz watched Claude Overdo juggle her clubs. The sunny winter day was the start of a collaboration between the two performers. Linguistics doctoral student Lefkowitz and alumna Overdo founded Juggling Club at UCLA in 2011. Every Tuesday, members of the […]
UCLA student aims to strike a chord for listeners through Balkan ensemble
Anna Kouchnerov walked with her grandfather on a cobblestone road in Ukraine, watching traders, peddlers and Gypsies and hearing a medley of music from the sides of the pathway. The sound of the Gypsy Balkan bands on the roads she walked on as a child sparked her passion for Balkan music. Kouchnerov, a fourth-year music […]