Jared Lawrence Staff Writer The reggae genre has some great representation at the upcoming National Folk Festival, among them is Clinton Fearon. Fearon is an artist and pioneer of reggae music, legendary within his field. Listeners can hear his soul vividly in his art, which he really turns into something more than music alone. Each song weaves a tapestry of what it means to … Continue reading For the love of Jah
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Learning the numerous techniques that artists use is difficult, but what is more difficult is not having someone there to tell you what you are doing wrong and what you are doing right. For the five amateur artists that have their work displayed at the Weatherspoon Art Museum in the Inside the Outside exhibit, have had to deal with just … Continue reading An amateur’s look to the inside
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer The ‘Alt’ is a celebrated glen on the side of Knocknarea; and in Irish mythology is said to be the grave sight of the warrior-queen Maeve. The little village of Coolaney is sheltered under this glen, and is where a trio Irish traditional virtuosos first gathered with one another. The ‘Alt’ consists of John Doyle, Mick McCauley and Eamon O’Leary, … Continue reading Exploring Gaelic traditions with The Alt
Ross Keifer A&E Editor Movement has always been one of the core aspects of human functionality. We have been able to erect monuments, write documents outlining human rights and create culture. Within the arts specifically we see movement as a refined process. A cellist’s placement of a bow to articulate sound, or how lightly an artist’s adds shading to create depth on a portrait. … Continue reading Viewing dance as instinct with Professor Janet Lilly
Teresa Dale Staff Writer David Liebe Hart, from Adult Swim’s “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” performed at Common Grounds in Greensboro this past Thursday night. David was brought in by UNCG’s own radio station, WUAG, who have made real efforts in bringing new artists to Greensboro. Considered to be one of those fringe, “outsider” artists who has managed to make a name … Continue reading Experiencing the comedy of David Liebe Hart
Victor Frankowski/ Flickr Jared Lawrence Staff Writer Grandmaster Flash’s inclusion in the National Folk Festival is a blessing for all who consider themselves hip-hop aficionados. Born in Barbados as Joseph Saddler, he is considered one of the pioneers of hip-hop, DJing, cutting, and mixing. He began DJing while growing up in the Bronx as a teenager, performing live at local school dances and block parties. … Continue reading Getting Down with Grandmaster Flash
Teresa Dale Staff Writer As summer comes to an end and people are returning to their busy schedules, there are a lot of daydreamers fantasizing about forgetting their daily routines. They’re dreaming of the beach and possibly jumping on a boat to live off the sea for the rest of their lives. Just off the coast of Thailand and Burma there is an interesting … Continue reading “Sailing a Sinking Sea” illuminates Moken culture
Ross Kiefer A&E Editor On August 12th, the Georgia based indie band Of Montreal released their 14th studio album “Innocence Reaches”. Since 1996 band leader and songwriter Kevin Barnes has managed to form a heavy cult following by dropping albums on a near annual basis. The band has maintained a relentless touring schedule throughout their career; I’ve seen them over seven times over the … Continue reading Of Montreal “Innocence Reaches” Album Review
News I am Zachary Weaver, Carolinian news editor, and English major with a minor in Sustainability. I am a senior this year, and it will be my busiest (and hopefully most rewarding) year yet! Rather than pursuing academia or creative writing with my major, I hope to go into journalism as a career, though the day I write clickbait will be the day I die … Continue reading Editorial Introduction
Jessica Clifford Staff Writer Women; we are a lot of things from a lot of different perspectives. We are mothers, daughters, and nieces. We are the worker, the housewife, and the nanny. We are the nurses, the lovers, and the wives. We fit into various boxes. However, from outsiders looking in, primarily men, do not see the difference between an experience that includes or … Continue reading Giving women more animated roles in the comic industry
