Thursday, February 11, 1999 Mardi Gras Madness FUN: Los Angeles’ version of the Brazilian fiesta unites its ethnically diverse community through music and dancing at the Palladium By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Senior Staff Do you hear the calm, South American waves lapping on the shore? Can you feel the sticky warm droplets of sweat […]
Category Archives: Arts
Performer brings hybrid style, flair to U.S. audiences with Royce visit
Thursday, February 11, 1999 Performer brings hybrid style, flair to U.S. audiences with Royce visit CONCERT: Blending rap with rhumba, Keita finds artistic niche, expression By Howard Ho Daily Bruin Contributor Rap and rumba hardly have anything in common today, and sometimes it takes an African performer to remind us that they both came from […]
San Francisco’s Train embarks on success with confidence
Thursday, February 11, 1999 San Francisco’s Train embarks on success with confidence MUSIC: Group, opening act Far Too Jones bring quirky rhythms, tunes to audience By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Staff "I think I can, I think I can …" the fight chant of the "little train that could" proves that the power behind a […]
Sound Bites
Thursday, February 11, 1999 Sound Bites MUSIC: Defari, "Focused Daily" (Tommy Boy) Nowadays, too many MCs attain record deals solely through association. "Focused Daily" proves that Defari is not one of them. The latest addition to the Likwit Crew conglomerate (which includes the Alkaholiks and Xzibit) upholds the name of the crew that has become […]
Magical mystery tour
Wednesday, February 10, 1999 Magical mystery tour Disney takes to the road in a big yellow bus, providing a glimpse of the motivating forces behind its newest release "Rushmore" By Elena Powell Daily Bruin Contributor Five guys in one bus do not a typical promo make. While many movie studios opt to promote their films […]
Big Rude Jake puts swagger into swing
Wednesday, February 10, 1999 Big Rude Jake puts swagger into swing MUSIC: Serious messages, honest sentiments make audiences both love, loathe popular Canadian band By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Staff When you’ve seen a countless stream of bland swing bands elbowing their way into the nostalgia spotlight, it’s refreshing to see something a little different. […]
Honkeys antics attract full houses
Wednesday, February 10, 1999 Honkeys antics attract full houses COMEDY: Improv group brings show to Los Angeles, uses game show-style atmosphere to win big laughs By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff They are an ensemble group originally from Orlando, Florida. Their hobbies include making people roll down the aisles in laughter. No, it is not […]