Mainstream rap has always been a young man’s game. Rappers rarely talk about middle or old age. Simply put, not many mainstream rappers last long enough in the hip-hop spotlight to rap about it. However, now 47 years old, Shawn Carter – more commonly known as Jay-Z – has sustained a spot in the limelight […]
Author Archives: Nikhil Sharma
On the Rise: AL3JANDRO
The credits of an R&B album are often filled with an endless barrage of writers, producers and mixers. But in Alejandro Barajas’ case, his name is the only credit on his songs and albums. Barajas, who performs under the name AL3JANDRO, is a Los Angeles-based singer, producer and mixer who creates atmospheric R&B that draws […]
Alumnus draws from experience in music therapy to teach summer course
Joe Kim uses music instead of medication to treat his patients. Kim is a board-certified music therapist and a choral conducting alumnus of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. This summer, he is teaching Music 188: “Introduction to Music Therapy.” Music therapy is the practice of using music to address a patient’s symptoms. “Music […]
Professor, electronic poet bridges gap between design and literature
Star Wars meets poetry in one of Brian Stefans’ electronic projects. The poem, which summarizes each episode of the saga, flashes on a screen letter by letter, accompanied by typewriter sounds in the background. Stefans, an English professor, tries to find innovative ways to combine programming with art to create novel forms of poetry and […]
Oscars 2017: Alumnus discusses Oscar-nominated script, the female perspective
The halls of Melnitz, lined with Hollywood movie posters, foreshadow the potential of students at UCLA. After studying in the entertainment capital of the United States, some Bruin filmmakers go on to contribute to award-winning films. In the week leading up to the 2017 Academy Awards, Daily Bruin A&E will spotlight UCLA alumni behind the […]
Restaurant Review: Sweetfin Poké hooks customers with bright, bold flavors
The white walls and countertops clash with the bright pink tuna at Sweetfin Poké, relaxing the mind while lightening up the taste buds. The small shop is situated one block from the Hammer Museum and is the latest in the Los Angeles poke chain of four restaurants. The newest addition to the Westwood poke scene […]
Going for the Grammy: UCLA faculty play in Grammy-nominated performance honoring Frank Zappa
UCLA faculty, staff and alumni have contributed musical works that are nominated for the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2017. Their talents, ranging from playing the saxophone to composing songs to performing in an opera, have been recognized with nominations in five different categories. Three UCLA lecturers brought together the realms of rock […]