A Conversation with DANakaDAN, Korean Adoptee and Indie Rap Artist

Dan Matthews (DANakaDAN) is an indie rap artist from Los Angeles, CA. Dan writes songs & lyrics about life, love, addiction, and his experience growing up as a transracial Korean adoptee. He’s overwhelmed most of the time and his music reflects that.

ABOUT LA SOUNDS NOW: EDI in the Music Industry + Still Waiting
Presented by The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, this special edition of LA Sounds Now integrates the Still Waiting speaker series, bringing together these two vital cross-school initiatives to offer a unique window into the current state of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the music industry. Co-moderated by the Herb Alpert School of Music Inaugural Dean Eileen Strempel and Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (and multiple Grammy Award winner) Arturo O’Farrill, the series will explore the intersection of EDI in the music industry through engaging conversations with industry professionals, artists and special guests representing the rich diversity of the Los Angeles music ecosystem.

Like most of UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s programs, this event is FREE! Seating is first-come, first-seated. Early arrival recommended. RSVPs are not available.

Lani Hall Theater

ATTENDANCE / ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Masks must be worn at all times, properly covering nose and mouth

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING + VALID PHOTO ID:
Proof of full vaccination against COVID 19 – This means two weeks since the final dose of the vaccine
-OR-
Proof of Negative COVID test no older than 72hrs
This test result must include: First & Last Name, Date of sample collection, Negative result

WHILE INSIDE THE VENUE:
Masks required to be worn at all times regardless of vaccination status
No Food or Drink allowed in the building.