It was a night mixed with old school flavor and new school flare; the ladies of the Secret Spot kicked off their first show of Live Music Week with an eclectic mix of vintage soul and new age R&B. The show transitioned from hour to hour at last introducing the man of the night, Daniel [...]

Schoolboy Q’s second independent album, Habits & Contradictions paints a vivid picture of who he is and the life that he has lived. Released on January 14th, “Habits & Contradictions” takes an unfamiliar lyrical approach that proves that Q is unlike any other West Coast artist. This album sets Schoolboy Q apart from other rappers [...]

Soldiers of Jah Army (SOJA) are a feel good reggae band originating from Arlington, VA in 1997. They have captured the hearts of millions, and since then, have traveled all around the world spreading sounds of love and freedom. The band consists of Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass). They met in first [...]

After declaring that he will no longer rap, rapper/musician Kid Cudi has found his way back to the music scene. With long time collaborator Dot Da Genius, the tandem debuts their self-titled album WZRD. The album, released on February 28th features Dot on drums, bass guitar, keyboards, piano and percussion while Cudi strums along and [...]

On Naughty By Nature’s most recent LP Anthem Inc., the New Jersey hip hop veterans bring a host of new tracks to their lengthy repertoire while also capping off the album with some crowd favorites from years past to honor their 20 year career. While NBN manage to bring a handful of quality tunes to [...]

In a heartfelt plea to mankind, conscious reggae artist I Octane begs for change in his debut album Crying to the Nation, released on February 14th. Although this young star has released familiar hits including “Different Page” and “Mama You Alone” , Octane’s full- length album offers a revealing and in depth look into his [...]
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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