Mary Windsor Staff Writer Eric Sommer is well known for maintaining his authentic style of playing guitar. He performs in over 280 shows a year while traveling. He recorded an album in Brooklyn with his band in March and plans to have it released by the end of May. For the month of April, Sommer has been performing music live at local Common Grounds … Continue reading Common Grounds/Eric Sommers
Nyra Hudson Staff Writer On April 21, 2016, music legend Prince died at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Chanhassen, Minnesota at the age of 57. On April 7, Prince had postponed two performances from his “Piano and a Microphone Tour” at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta due to Influenza. He promptly rescheduled and performed the show for April 14, even though … Continue reading Losing Another Legend
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Last weekend, Greensboro’s downtown art and coffee shop Urban Grinders held their Java Jam music event, which featured performances from various local hip-hop and R&B artists. A few standout artists from the lineup included a fiery female emcee by the name of LoveyytheDon, a young, passionate lyricist named Bryce Gilmore and a talented singer-songwriter, named Cassanova. Each brought a … Continue reading 2016 Java Jam at Urban Grinders
Nyra Hudson Staff Writer Around the world there is injustice everywhere. There are injustices that preside which are not exploited across news channel headlines or in the papers. There are countless injustices that are immoral which continue to exist today worldwide. One of those injustices directly relates to the film “Beast of No Nation” which gives intricate details of the atrocities associated with being … Continue reading Beast of No nation
Kashif Stone Staff Writer In January, I wrote a piece on UNCG art professor Sheryl Oring highlighting her many works which examine critical social issues through innovative ways of storytelling. Oring’s project, “I Wish to Say,” has been one of her most notable projects to date. In previous years, she has dressed up in 1960s secretary attire, set up a public office — complete … Continue reading The Big Apple and typewriters: How one art professor is pushing the boundaries
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Last weekend, UNCG’s Dance Department hosted its 2016 Spring Dances, a concert where spring repertory courses for dance undergraduates and graduate students are able to showcase what they have learned throughout the semester. With four performances in total with 50 dancers, the culmination of the spring semester was considered a success among professors and audience members alike. Cynthia Ling … Continue reading Spring Dances Review
Kashif Stone Staff Writer The 21st century birthed a world revolving around technology, internet dependency and social media. Social media has altered many aspects of human life such as the way we communicate, make judgments and even think on a daily basis. Platforms such as Facebook, and the less frequently used MySpace, allows users to connect with old friends, classmates, family members or what … Continue reading Pinterest’s DIY has positive impacts on arts and economics
Alexea Brown Staff Writer Last February, YouTube celebrated its 10th anniversary as the most popular video-sharing website on the internet. YouTube has provided entertainers, teachers and creators of all types with a platform to connect with, inspire and be inspired by billions of people around the world. The website has completely changed the way companies advertise and interact with their customers, and even had … Continue reading YouTube’s Impact on Music
Vinnie Johnson Staff Writer Ever since the age of the internet began, the way that people consume various products has been evolving at an extremely rapid velocity. One of the products whose consumption has changed the most drastically is music. As a rap nerd, one of the things I enjoy the most is talking with old heads about what it was like back … Continue reading The Evolution of Music Consumption in the Era of the Internet
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Coachella, Lollapalooza, SXSW, Moogfest, Bonnaroo… do these sound familiar to you? They’re all popular music festivals that (sometimes) include camping by your car, spending the day outside walking under the hot sun from venue to venue, listening to live music and meeting new people over the course of a few days. After the festival has run its course, there’s … Continue reading Millenials, Social Media and the Continuing Rise of the Music Festival
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