The West African Drum Ensemble is a hit at Dailey Theatre.

Campus and local arts events for December 11, 2009.

Director C.M. Hardt searches for truth with “Death in El Valle.”

Strokes frontman, Julian Casablancas, has created a revolutionary album, straying from the norm of indie stardom created by the New York band, and stepping onto a synthpop, alternative platform.

Campus and community arts events for Dec. 4, 2009.

Campus and community Arts events for Nov. 20, 2009.

The Upland Music and Arts Festival brought bright lights, rides and more than 100 performers and workshops to downtown Upland last weekend.

Campus and community arts events for Nov. 13, 2009.

Fusing both funk and power pop, Hockey’s “Mind Chaos” finds itself being radio-friendly, providing listeners with a pleasurable experience.

Wilshire Boulevard was flooded with indie fanatics waiting to be let into the El Rey Theater for Los Angeles band Local Natives, and New York bands Glass Ghost and White Rabbits, who headlined the show.