Robert "Bob" Berkman is one of a handful of performing pianolists in the world today. Instead of the purely mechanical renditions often associated with the player piano, Berkman’s performances sparkle with life and emotion through his expert manipulation of the pianola’s subtle controls. In addition to his performance expertise, Berkman worked at one of the last companies that produced piano rolls, and is a we
Colin McPhee was a Canadian musicologist and composer (1900-1964). He served as a faculty member of the UCLA Department of Music, teaching composition and ethnomusicology from 1960 until his death in 1964.
Since June 14th is the Ethnomusicology Graduation Reception, I thought it appropriate to highlight UCLA faculty and student collections in the Archive. (And to remind everyone to consider donating your field recordings to the Archive!)
The end of the quarter... the time when the Archive typically gets the most questions and the most users. Since many of the Ethnomusicology students seem to be working on papers and assignments, I thought I would highlight some of the most-used resources in Ethnomusicology.
Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje is Professor, past Chair of the UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology and past Director of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive. As author and editor, her books include: Black Music Research Journal special issue, “Music of Black Los Angeles&rd
We were all saddened to learn of the passing of Ray Giles, UCLA Ethnomusicology's Instrument Curator / Museum Scientist for many years (and a student of Mantle Hood's in the late 1960s and early 1970s). I well remember Ray and wanted to write a column in his honor. I invited people to send me their remembrances of Ray and have included those I have received. If you would like to add your voice to Remembrances of Ray,
ArchiveGrid is a collection of nearly two million archival material descriptions. Archival collections held by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies and archives are represented in ArchiveGrid. ArchiveGrid provides access to detailed archival collection descriptions, making information available about historical documents, personal papers, family histories, audiovi
Our special guest is Robert Saxe, UCLA '67, '79. Saxe earned his Ph.D. in Management, but played violin, guitar, and jarana huasteca in the Music of Mexico ensemble. I am thrilled he has agreed to share his memories of the early years of the Music of Mexico ensemble. - Maureen
Huasteca conjunto - Robert Saxe, Larry Saunders, Donn Borcherdt
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