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Baroque concert transports its listeners to the past

With the tranquil sunshine of midday with shadows cast on the floor of the Lang Concert Hall, audiences were brought back to the world of Italy 400 years ago, accompanied by short and melodious pieces of music. On Monday afternoon, La Bernardinia

February 9, 2012

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A$AP Rocky’s album asks the question: cash or more cash?

If you haven’t heard LIVELOVEA$AP by the controversial Harlem rapper, A$AP Rocky, then be sure to pay close attention. Over the past year, the gold-toothed 23 year old has made a serious splash in the world of rap and hip-hop. The videos

February 2, 2012

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Orchestra 2001 challenges convention and expectation

When thinking of a traditional orchestra performance, one image comes to mind: an incredibly large ensemble, toiling through a long and complex three-movement symphony. We even imagine the classical and traditional sounds of a violin, viola or cello in a Schubert or

February 2, 2012

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Gospel Choir provides a spiritual and musical outlet

“Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes, let me see; Beauty that made this heart adore You; Hope a life spent with You.” These are the lyrics of “Here I Am to Worship,” a song written by

January 26, 2012

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Rustie’s ‘Glass Swords’ is Wonky’s newest answer to Dubstep

It has been a couple of years since the Glaswegian wonky scene has made any noise on the international level. Also known as aquacrunk, the wonky sound has largely been recognized for its unstable synth patterns, blown-out bass beats, and its catalog

January 19, 2012

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Introduction, Music in 2011, and More Recent and Upcoming Releases

First, an introduction: I’m Axel Kodat. This is a music blog. Ideally I’d like to be slightly comprehensive in my discussion of new music, but realistically I won’t be comprehensive at all, because I’m a single person, not a fully staffed music

January 19, 2012

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Swarthmore Chorus brings Mozart and opera to campus

On Saturday evening November 20, the Swarthmore College Chorus wowed audiences with an impressive performance, showcasing both the range and power of the human voice. Presented by the Swarthmore College Department of Music and Dance, the chorus, accompanied by Swarthmore’s orchestra, performed

December 1, 2011

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Jazz ensemble concert offers evening of history, dancing

“We provide the music, you provide the dancing.” The tagline of this semester’s Jazz Ensemble concert perfectly summed up the performance on November 19 in Upper Tarble. Audience members not only enjoyed the beauty of the jazz music but also enjoyed a

December 1, 2011

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Imaginary Friends of Popular Culture

In a Rolling Stone video (interview), Donald Glover and Childish Gambino exploit the tension between comedian and rapper. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a music icon name an alter-ego to boost their popularity and intensify their reputation. Many of us remember

December 1, 2011

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Essence of Soul hosts its first fall concert in AP lounge

Red walls. Sheer glass walls that allow an almost panoramic view of the darkness outside. Listeners flowed in, lining the walls, then the central staircase filled to accommodate the audience. Swarthmore has many expansive performance spaces, from the beautiful view of the

November 17, 2011

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Baroque concert transports its listeners to the past

A$AP Rocky’s album asks the question: cash or more cash?

Orchestra 2001 challenges convention and expectation

Gospel Choir provides a spiritual and musical outlet

Rustie’s ‘Glass Swords’ is Wonky’s newest answer to Dubstep

Introduction, Music in 2011, and More Recent and Upcoming Releases

Swarthmore Chorus brings Mozart and opera to campus

Jazz ensemble concert offers evening of history, dancing

Imaginary Friends of Popular Culture

Essence of Soul hosts its first fall concert in AP lounge

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