Underground Artists: Music with Ram Kaundinya

Ram Kaundinya, a third-year cognitive science student, shares his experience studying Indian classical music. Learning to play the tabla, a percussion instrument, at age five was among his first musical exposures. Kaundinya, who is also a digital humanities minor, hopes to combine his interest in science and virtual reality with his passion for music.

Dance Break: UCLA’s International Folk Dance Club, Global Dance Club

International Folk Dance Club and Global Dance Club at UCLA aim to embrace the culture of Greece through fun folk dances paired with upbeat music. During the Greek/Balkan Culture Night, dance co-director Cynthia Harper teaches a tutorial for the song “Kalamatiano / Syrto,” which involves repeated foot steps and group interactions.