“Spark Seeker” by Matisyahu
If there were ever a wild card in the pop music hierarchy, Matisyahu is hands-down one of the most unpredictable and unconventional artists on the charts. His fusion of hip-hop, rock n’ roll, spoken word, and beat boxing combined with his latest effort to perform as an acoustic singer/songwriter on Spark Seeker: Acoustic brings some [...]
“Spark Seeker” by Matisyahu
From the first second of Matisyahu’s latest album, Spark Seeker, you’re brought to another land. Hebrew prayers and sitar rhythms open the first track, “Crossroads”, setting the stage for a truly international feel. Recorded in Los Angeles and Israel, it blends reggae, hip-hop, and electronica with Middle Eastern rhythms and instruments, creating a curious blend [...]
Matisyahu at the House of Blues
Matthew Paul Miller, known to the world as Matisyahu, was in Boston on Tuesday night with fresh songs off his new album and an entirely new look to go with it. This past winter, he told his fans through his website, “I am reclaiming myself. Trusting my goodness and my divine mission.” He shaved his [...]
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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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