Thoughts on Theater: Ethel Merman
As far as classic Broadway performers go, Ethel Merman is not an unfamiliar name. A Broadway regular since the 1930s, Merman originated such iconic roles as Reno in Anything Goes, Annie in Annie Get Your Gun, and Mama Rose in Gypsy. She was featured in over fifteen Broadway productions and eighteen films throughout her life, [...]
Newport Folk Festival: Wilco
This year’s Newport Folk Festival started things off a little differently. Instead of just featuring two days of constant performances on several stages, fans were treated to an extra Friday night special show on the grounds – a pre-festival concert, if you will – providing a change in a setup that has existed for 53 [...]
Remembering Joni Mitchell at Newport Folk Festival
That’s right, the folk innovator was herself once a newcomer to the burgeoning scene, and of all venues, at the legendary Newport Folk Festival – the same one we’re bringing news from this weekend. Forty-five years ago this month, she walked on to a less than welcoming audience there, only to leave them mesmerized by [...]
Fun on the Playground: Boston Harbor
Hey Playgroundgoers! If you are interested in having a fun day in the sun, there are plenty of fun options for you to do along the Boston Harbor. There are many fun activities, from seeing animals to getting your hands dirrrrrty like a pirate! The Boston Harbor offers many things that you can do, however [...]
Riddims Watch: Dial Out
This summer is all about the new dancehall riddims. If you have not heard Christopher Martin in his recent hit, “Dial Out” featuring Agent Sasco, you need to! This song has the perfect riddim to it and is on the Dial Out riddim, which has a smooth and rocking beat. This riddim was produced by [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: 1999
With style and a flow that pay homage to legendary New York MCs, 17 year-old Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ proved fellow New York rapper Nas’ 2008 album title Wrong… Hip-Hop is Not Dead. Joey Bada$$ recently released his new mix tape 1999 hosted by Pro Era. This mix tape channeled the spirit of Hip Hop from [...]
Where Are They Now: Mary Jane Girls
The Mary Jane Girls consisted of seven ladies: Joanne McDuffie, Candice Ghant, Kimberly Wuletich, Cheryl Bailey, Yvette Marine, and the Water Sisters (Maxine and Julia). The Mary Jane Girls are a protégé of Rick James and originally the name was only supposed to be for McDuffie and her solo career. When James realized that both [...]
The Velvet Underground and Nico Deluxe Reissue in October
It’s one of the most popular album covers from the ’60s and is reprinted and reposted nearly everywhere imaginable nowadays. It’s time The Velvet Underground and Nico’s popular self-titled debut from 1967 will be treated to a deluxe reissue to celebrate the record’s 45 anniversary. On October 1st, the album will come out on Universal [...]
Riddims Watch: Karnival Konneck
With Boston’s Caribbean Carnival quickly approaching, Rockers on 88.9WERS has found just the right riddims to get you ready to jump and wave the flag of your people! Released back in February – during the actual Carnival time of the Islands – and coming to you from Bambino & Coppershot Music, Karnival Konneck Riddim is a small [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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