Photos courtesy of Kira Brown Pepperdine hosted the critically acclaimed American taiko group, TAIKOPROJECT, onstage at Smothers Theatre on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.Taiko refers to the traditional art of Japanese drumming; however, the TAIKOPROKECT distinguishes itself from traditional taiko groups by adding contemporary flair to their performances, appealing to a … [Read more...] about TAIKOPROJECT Brings Culture and Innovation to Smothers Theatre
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Student Bands Discuss Opening for Pacific Sounds Headliners
Photos Courtesy of Oddysseys and The Tide Trio The Pacific Sounds Music Festival is Saturday night, and with it comes the opportunity to hear fellow students perform live on the stage. Opening for the headlining artists are two student bands, Oddysseys and The Tide Trio. Both bands sat with the Graphic to talk all things music. Oddysseys Jokes scribbled onto sticky … [Read more...] about Student Bands Discuss Opening for Pacific Sounds Headliners
Pepp Experiences Trumpet and Piano Duo
Photos by Sofia Telch Trumpeter Brandon Ridenour and pianist Peter Dugan, former students at The Julliard School, performed a recital duet at Raitt Recital Hall on Monday, Feb. 11. The concert was the first out of four ensembles in Pepperdine's annual recital series. Ridenour, who won the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2014 and became the youngest member ever to join … [Read more...] about Pepp Experiences Trumpet and Piano Duo
Spotify Steals From Fans And Artists Alike
Graphic by Nate Barton Spotify may seem like a music lover's dream come true. Users can access an undeniably huge library of music for one monthly fee, and streaming music means they no longer have to worry about the space taken up from downloads. But this widely-used app is actually a major rip-off that overcharges users and undercompensates artists. Spotify has been … [Read more...] about Spotify Steals From Fans And Artists Alike
Things To Do in the Valley
Photos by Karma Christine Salvato Sometimes life can get pretty hectic, and it's necessary to infuse your schedule with a bit of fun or an activity that will recharge your emotional state of mind. If you crave a day away — or just a few hours to yourself — but don’t feel like driving far, it's no longer necessary to trek all the way into L.A. for something entertaining to … [Read more...] about Things To Do in the Valley