Join us for a WORKSHOP by Masanga Marimba! In this workshop you will learn parts for 2-3 musical selections on Zimbabwean-style marimba. This ensemble consists of multiple soprano, tenor, baritone, and bass marimbas, along with percussion. You will learn several marimba parts, singing, historical background on the development of the Zimbabwean marimba ensemble, and cultural …
Kinnara was formed in 1969 by Rev. Masao Kodani and several members of Senshin Buddhist Temple and includes a Gagaku group of 15-20 musicians and dancers and a Taiko group. It sponsors study groups and conducts seminars on Buddhist culture and performing arts. Gagaku is the oldest existing tradition of orchestral music and dance in …
LA’s 33 Strings (三十三絃の会), a distinguished Japanese music ensemble based in Southern California and dedicated to the preservation and evolution of Japan’s musical heritage, hosts a workshop on Japanese music. Featuring instruments such as the koto, bass koto, and shamisen, the group performs a wide variety of music, ranging from classical pieces and folk songs …
Join us for a two-day celebration of the 65th anniversary of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. The event will feature a symposium, workshops, and concerts. International, national, and local archivists, alumni, faculty, and community members will come together to explore the history and evolving role of ethnomusicological archives in preserving and sustaining musical traditions. The event is also …
UCLA Nazir Ali Jairazhboy Colloquium Dawn Norfleet: Beyond Being Alice Coltrane and Betty Davis As the centennial celebrations of John Coltrane and Miles Davis reach sunset, we will shine light on the unique artistry of two exceptional musicians, Alice McLeod Coltrane and Betty Gray Mabry Davis. These women played significant roles in the lives and …
Inspired by Chapter 5 of Racquel Bernard’s dissertation, Empress Epistemologies: Intersectional Resistance Through Black Women’s Reggae Music, this live event brings together artists whose music transforms personal testimony, spiritual knowledge, and community experience into practices of healing and social change. The evening opens with a reggae roots and dancehall DJ set by DJ Papalotl. Performances …
The Ehnes Quartet continues its eagerly anticipated Beethoven Quartet Cycle at UCLA! The Ehnes Quartet, in its exciting three-year partnership with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as the school’s Visiting String Quartet in Residence, presents the next thrilling installment of its comprehensive six-concert chronological exploration of Beethoven’s complete string quartets. The 2027 …
Film screening of Nkoli: A Fierce and Fabulous Life presented in collaboration with the CAP UCLA as part of the Opera | Black | Queer symposium. Pre-film talk with composer Philip Miller and music director Tshegofatso Moeng, moderated by Michael Mohammed (SFCM and Opera Parallèle) begins at 3:30pm. Visit the official CAP UCLA website for details …
Winner of the Israeli Academy’s Best Documentary Award, The Komediant focuses on the life and career of Pesach Burstein and his family, famous for Yiddish theaterA discussion with son, actor Mike Burstyn follows the screening, in conversation with Miri Koral, UCLA Lecturer and expert in Yiddish language and culture.
What happens when the classroom meets the real world of music? The Berry Gordy Music Industry Capstone gives UCLA students the opportunity to put their ideas, skills, creativity, and industry knowledge into action through original projects that reflect the many possibilities of a career in music. From making records and developing artists to creating new …
