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This Weekend Will Be a Bee to Remember

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The Oberlin Musical Theater Association’s production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be running from April 28 through April 30 (8pm on 4/28 and 4/29 and 2pm on 4/29 and 4/30) in Wilder Main. The show follows six gifted middle schoolers competing for the spelling bee trophy and a $200 prize, and… Continue reading This Weekend Will Be a Bee to Remember

Concert Review: Julia Buettner’s Junior Recital 

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By Ariana Cervantes On Saturday, April 8th, at Warner Concert Hall, Julia Buettner presented their Junior Recital from well-known classical compositions to popular musical songs, demonstrating their well-rounded trumpet playing. For the first three works of the recital, it was accompanied by pianist James Howsmon who complemented Beuttner’s trumpet playing. Through both of their performances,… Continue reading Concert Review: Julia Buettner’s Junior Recital 

Kenji Anderson Senior Recital Concert Preview

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Kenji Anderson Concert Preview It's not often that you see classical concert programs aim to reflect the sensibilities of pop music — nor do you find these examinations of ideas populated by artists such as Billie Eilish and Mitski be approached with nuance in the themes reflected within their songs. Fourth-year pianist Kenji Anderson, set… Continue reading Kenji Anderson Senior Recital Concert Preview

A Beautiful Mashup of Talent: Sehrea N’Dayu’s Junior Recital

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By Reggie Goudeau Sehréa N’dayu (she/they) astounded audience members with a creative, healing, and engaging performance at Oberlin’s Cat in the Cream on March 9th.  Opening with “The Siren Song,” pianist Leo Wurgaft played a beautiful melody with guitarist Archer Parks before N’dayu and the other vocalists approached the stage. These “sirens” included Gabi Allemana,… Continue reading A Beautiful Mashup of Talent: Sehrea N’Dayu’s Junior Recital

Malcolm Bamba’s Senior Recital: “FOUR — Fabriks of Black Womanhood” Concert Preview

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By Ariana Cervantes Malcolm Bamba (he/him) continues to pave ways at Oberlin to exhibit his passion of storytelling. “Being low-income and coming from a cultural background, cultural environment, I really do value facilities for creative stories – that means listening to a grandmother talk, asking a friend their experience growing up in this neighborhood, or… Continue reading Malcolm Bamba’s Senior Recital: “FOUR — Fabriks of Black Womanhood” Concert Preview

The Magic of Music: A Concert Preview with Sehréa N’dayu 

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By Reggie Goudeau Jazz musician and third-year Sehréa N'dayu (she/they) recently performed their stunning Oberlin junior recital on March 9th. I interviewed N'dayu at Azariah’s Cafe the day before her performance. She has been making music since at least the age of four and music runs in their family. “Music is a huge part of… Continue reading The Magic of Music: A Concert Preview with Sehréa N’dayu 

Dreamlike Orchestra Carries Candide

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By: Bry Woodard On March 9, almost every bright red seat in Hall Auditorium was covered by at least one butt cheek. Everyone was there to experience Leonard Bernstein’s rendition of Voltaire’s novel: Candide.  As the overture began the orchestra, under the direction of Raphael Jiménez, immediately brought the light of spring to the hall… Continue reading Dreamlike Orchestra Carries Candide

Album Review: Young Fathers, ‘Heavy Heavy’

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By Max Newman If there’s one thing you can say about Edinburgh-based music group Young Fathers, it's that they certainly never lack creativity. The band, consisting of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and Graham ‘G’ Hastings, has pushed pop and r&b music to its limits in their earlier work, cultivating a unique and memorable sound. However,… Continue reading Album Review: Young Fathers, ‘Heavy Heavy’