Tuesday, May 7, 1996 Band comes to L.A. this weekendBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The four members of the Cowboy Junkies sit against a plain white background on the cover of their sixth and most recent album, "Lay it Down." Wearing simple black clothes, they appear sedate and at ease. Yet, hidden behind their […]
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Season to taste
Tuesday, May 7, 1996 This Spring, WorldFest ’96 celebrates UCLA’s cultural diversity with a week of performances and food representing the four corners of the globeBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff The smoke from the grill rises through the warm air. The smell of barbecued chicken mingles with the odor of rich spices and […]
Piecing it all together
Powerful acting just can’t overcome ridiculous storyline
Monday, May 6, 1996 ‘Captives’ costars Roth, Ormond, offer audience film’s only highlights By Dina Gachman Daily Bruin Staff It’s difficult to hate this film directed by Angela Pope ("Sweet as You Are," "Shiftwork"), even though the plot and the characters are completely unbelievable. Tim Roth and Julia Ormond deliver such powerful, magnetic performances that […]
Isham creates his unique type of cinematic experience
Friday, May 3,1996 Jazz performer to play free concert at Veterans WadsworthBy Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff Jazz trumpeter Mark Isham owes his musical style to the airwaves. His parents exposed him to classical music as a child and he learned how to play several instruments. His exposure to musical genres expanded after building […]
Keeping the tradition alive
Friday, May 3,1996 The 11th annual UCLA Pow Wow not only celebrates the American Indian culture, but it allows for a more personal look into it.For some American Indians, stomping and sliding to the beat of a drum while wearing belts adorned with long strips of leather tells a story about the culture of plains […]
Masters candidates bring ‘Manyio new dance performances
Friday, May 3,1996 World Arts and Cultures showcase contemporary danceBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor "’My mother rushed my father to the hospital and when she told me it frightened me.’" From this sentence master of arts candidate Julie Carson developed a dance full of power and emotion. "In a choreography class we started out […]