Thoughts on Theater: Violence on Stage
Before I get started with this article, I would like to say that I am in no way endorsing abuse, violence, or carnage of any kind. Unless it’s on stage, in which case BRING IT ON! This isn’t intended to be some sick violence-glorifying statement, or statement on the perpetual warlike nature of humankind, but [...]
Revolutions: Call to Local DJs!
Hey, Revolutions listeners! For years, listeners have turned to Revo and WERS for the latest and greatest from the electronic music scene, and we’re excited to announce a new local initiative for the fall. If you or someone you know is a DJ from Boston and beyond, we want to hear from you! Beginning in [...]
Fun on the Playgound: Watertown
Attention all Playgroundgoers: If you are looking for something to do on a rainy day, pop on over to Watertown, MA. No matter what age you are, Watertown has something fun for you to enjoy! If the rain is keeping you away from the parks, head on over to Inside Playground where you can have [...]
Chagigah Kitchen: Berry Salmon
Hello, Chagigah listeners! If you’re anything like me, you need a break from the heavy main courses that are often a staple of recipe blogs — what if you’re in the mood for something light, summery, and kosher? We’ve got a recipe that fits the bill for all three this week in the form of [...]
Digging Through the Crates #7
John Maus is an experimental pop musician currently residing in Minnesota. His music, which recalls an eighties pop sensibility that should be familiar to WERS listeners and modern day indie kids alike, is deeply rooted in a set of profound thoughts and emotions. Maus is currently studying philosophy. The interview referenced in the letter below [...]
All A Capprofile: L.B.M.
The music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a combination of traditional South African music and Christian Gospel. The group has been around for about 40 years, and during that time they have brought people of all faiths and backgrounds together through the magic of A Cappella music. Joseph Shabalala, who is currently the leader of [...]
Fun on the Playground: The Freedom Trail
Boston is a city that was instrumental in the creation of the United States. Today the history of our founders is preserved throughout the city with the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is not only a line that connects all the historic places in Boston, but it is also a window into the past. This [...]
Chagigah Kitchen: Cheese Blintz Loaf
Happy end of summer, Chagigah listeners! Now that the school year is very nearly upon us, it’s time to get back into gear. What better way to get yourself and the whole family ready for the long day than a delicious, kosher breakfast? With that in mind, here is an amazing baked cheese blintz loaf [...]
All A Capprofile: AaronicStuff
Whether you define it as “vocal electronic music” or “a cappella dubstep”, the upcoming artist AaronicStuff is changing the way we understand a cappella music. With the combination of his viral YouTube videos and song selections, AaronicStuff is creating an entirely new genre of a cappella with his original arrangements of electronic music and dubstep that [...]
Revo Radar: The Showtek Brothers
You know the saying “two heads are better than one”? Well, they’re right! The Showtek brothers, Wouter and Sjoerd Janssen, have definitely put their heads together to make it far in the electro scene. Oh, and did I also mention they’re part of the “Top 100 DJs!”? The Showtek brothers have recently done some amazing collaboration work [...]
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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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