Where Are They Now: Al Green
Al Greene was born in Forrest City, Arkansas; he later dropped the “E” from his last name when he decided to start his own solo career. His parents Robert and Cora Greene had nine other children; Green was the sixth child of the family. He started performing at the age of ten in a quartet [...]
Where Are They Now: Christopher Williams
Christopher Williams was born Troy Christopher Williams on August 22, 1967 in The Bronx, New York. He is also the nephew of Ella Fitzgerald. Not just only talented as a singer, Williams is also talented in the acting industry. His music career really started in the late 1980s when he signed with Geffen Records, producing [...]
This or That: Wishing on a Star
“Wishing On A Star” by Teena Marie VS “Wishing On A Star” by Rose Royce I absolutely adore the song, “Wishing on a Star”. The words are so beautiful. I just think the song is genius because everyone can relate to it. Both Rose Royce and Teena Marie did an amazing job singing it, but [...]
This or That: How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore
“How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore” by Stephanie Mills VS “How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore” by Alicia Keys Alicia keys sounds cute singing this song, but Stephanie Mills is everything and more on this song. Her voice is amazing and powerful, singing the words of a lover scorned. It’s also very rare that [...]
Where Are They Now: Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke is an American R&B, Gospel, Soul singer and songwriter. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on January 22, 1931, he later added on the “e” to his last name for an unknown reason. His parents, Annie Mae and Reverend Charles Cook, had eight other children as well. His family moved to Chicago in 1933, and [...]
This or That: Wildflower
“Wildflower” by Skylark VS “Wildflower” by New Birth I fell in love with the song “Wildflower” when I heard soulful band New Birth do it. The lead singer’s powerful vocals make me feel the various emotions of this song. However I was shocked to find out it was an original song from Canadian band Skylark and written by Doug [...]
Where Are They Now: Keith Sweat
Keith Sweat started his musical career as a part of the band Jamilah in 1975. The band toured around different states but mainly New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Since Sweat was the lead singer, fans, media, and – most of all – music labels noticed him more. The group also included: Larry Peoples (bassist), [...]
“Channel Orange” by Frank Ocean
To much anticipation and controversy, Frank Ocean released his debut album titled Channel Orange to the public. Frank Ocean, who came out as being bisexual just weeks before his album release, has probably one of the most anticipated albums of the year. He didn’t go the traditional promotional route by shooting a bunch of videos [...]
Frank Ocean at the Paradise
On Saturday, July 28th, Frank Ocean brought the Channel Orange tour to the Paradise Rock Club in Allston, MA. The show sold out in three days and was highly anticipated because it was his first solo performance in Boston ever! The show started with screams from the crowd as Frank walked out with one guitarist, [...]
This or That: “Sweet Thing”
Rufus & Chaka Khan – “Sweet Thing” VS Mary J Blige – “Sweet Thang” I love the song “Sweet Thing”. This song came into the music world in 1975 with soul group Rufus and their lead singer Chaka Khan singing the hell out of that song. The title of the song explains it all: it’s [...]
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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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