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The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

The student media organization of California State University Northridge

Daily Sundial

Jazz musician John Beasley, looking focused and sitting at a piano. (Photo courtesy of johnbeasleymusic.com)

A conversation with Grammy-award winning jazz musician, John Beasley

Jesse Illanes, Culture Editor October 13, 2024

The Sundial was able to sit down with Grammy-award winning jazz musician, John Beasley, to discuss his careers and his recent event, where he conducted the CSUN Jazz Band A and B on Oct. 4 at The Soraya. Beasley...

John Beasley and CSUN Jazz Band A perform at the Soraya on Oct. 4.

Jazz music fills the Soraya as John Beasley conducts CSUN Jazz Bands A and B in concert

Krystal Guevara, Reporter October 13, 2024

The sounds of jazz music filled the Great Hall of the Soraya on Friday, Oct. 4 as a large crowd filled the seats to watch two-time GRAMMY-Award winning musician, John Beasley, to conduct CSUN Jazz Bands...

Photo courtesy of The Soraya & International Music Network.

Celebrating Día de los Muertos at The Soraya with Lila Downs

Julia Dilacar, Reporter October 14, 2023

The Soraya will be hosting a performance in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. at The Soraya’s Great Hall. “Dos Corazones: Día de Muertos” will feature...

Illustration by Brianna Arias.

The Soraya heats up their schedule for summer

Brianna Arias, Reporter May 10, 2023

The 2023 spring semester is coming to an end and summer is right around the corner. Finals are next, and before you know it graduating seniors will walk the stage to receive their diplomas. Even though...

Ilustration of "Oiphori"

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with special guest Sway Calloway

Julia Dilacar, Reporter April 21, 2023

The Soraya will host “The CIPHER Symposium” on April 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. CIPHER, the Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation and Research,...

A picture of seven integrants of a band called "WAR"

WAR to hold 50th anniversary concert at CSUN

Julia Dilacar, Reporter April 13, 2023

WAR will be performing a 50th anniversary concert at The Soraya on Saturday, April 15. The American band mixes elements of different musical genres such as funk, rock, R&B and blues. Formerly known...

Students performing. Some students are on. the floor others looking around

Here’s why CSUN’s theater department does not utilize The Soraya

Brianna Arias, Reporter March 29, 2023

The theater department at CSUN is known for the productions they put on throughout the school year. From iconic Shakespeare works like “Hamlet” to famous operas like “La Boheme,” the theater department...

A band playing instruments

Soraya performance preview: Melissa Aldana Quartet

Julia Dilacar, Reporter February 8, 2023

The Soraya is set to host Melissa Aldana on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Aldana will be kicking off the Jazz at Naz festival with her music through the instrument known as the tenor saxophone. Aldana was the first...

Victor Castaneda practices music at CSUN in Northridge, Calif. on Sept. 28, 2021.

Front and center: An inside look into CSUN’s music department

Edward Nenedzhyan, Reporter October 25, 2021

After a year of persistence, live music and concerts are beginning to rebuild. The music department at CSUN continues to contribute to what live music means to the university and the community. The...

Ashley Macalino, extreme left, Joy Slack, Daniel McKinley, Karo Dzhgalian, Tommi Jo Mongold and Jocelyn Soriano rehearse for the upcoming production of "Everybody"  in Northridge, Calif. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2021.

Expression through a pandemic: A look into CSUN’s theatre department

Graciela Colorado, Reporter October 20, 2021

Described by students as an environment that supports creativity, engagement, inspiration and free expression, CSUN’s theatre department gives students and faculty the opportunity to gain skills in theatre...

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