Riddims Watch: Kush Morning
The Kush Morning Riddim is a perfect riddim for this summer. The riddim sounds real smooth and fresh. Produced by Dynasty Productions and Twelve 9 Records and released this year, it’s a riddim you cannot miss! You got Capleton, AKA the Fire Man, on the riddim with his single “Fire Fire”. Ikaya, who is making [...]
Riddims Watch: Speak Out Riddim
Newly released from Asid Reignz Music, the lengthy and energetic Speak Out Riddim features some of the biggest names in dancehall all combined onto one impressive track. The official release clocks in at an imposing 15 minutes, giving ample time for all of the numerous artists to get enough time to really showcase their take [...]
Riddims Watch: Six String Cutlass
The Six String Cutlass Riddim is a brand new riddim that just dropped this June. Produced by XTM Nation, the riddim features four different artists to round out the eight minute run time of this new groove. The groove itself is a plodding midtempo riff that prominently features a classical style guitar, hence the name “Six [...]
Riddims Watch: Chill Spot Riddim
The Chill Spot riddim is a riddim you cannot miss. Produced by Chimney Records, it gives off a stress-free feeling. It was released March 2012, but has become a heavy hitter recently. The riddim has something for everyone. It is a type that you can just play in the car, when you’re cleaning the house, [...]
Riddims Watch: Old Timer Riddim
The Old Timer Riddim is a new riddim attempting to reach back to the old school roots reggae sounds of classic 70s reggae. Produced by I Love Sound Productions, this particular cut features three female artists Queen Omega, Judy Mowatt, and Tamika. While the vocal style and production quality shown the modern qualities of the [...]
Riddims Watch: Bassline Riddim
The highly anticipated , produced by Di Genius, had its release this month. With all the heavy hitters on it (Aidonia, Mavado, Busy Signal, Gyptain, Di Genius, Chino, Sean Paul, and Elephant Man), this is definitely a riddim to watch this summer. Standouts on the riddim are Mavado’s “I Swear”, Aidonia’s “Bad Inna Di Dance”, [...]
Riddims Watch: Summer Wave
A remake of last summer’s hit, the Summertime riddim was released in mid-May, the Summer Wave Riddim. This will be the feel good riddim of the season. It features Vybz Kartel, Beenie Man, Popcaan, Lady Saw, Tommy Lee, Gaza Slim, and more. With all the heavy hitters on the riddim, there is sure to be [...]
Riddims Watch: Jouvert Riddim
The compilation album Jouvert Riddim that came out in February was something I never saw coming. I never expected there to be a riddim where a soca beat would be outfitted with elements of dancehall , but the Jouvert Riddim is just that! Not only is the beat catchy and fast and the lyrics are [...]
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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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June 21
Fleetwood Mac
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June 23
B-52s + Go-Go’s
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July 9
Paul McCartney
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July 10
She & Him
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July 20
Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket
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