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
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’
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’
Rauw Alejandro Sabe Que El Cielo No Es El Límite
By Ariana Cervantes On his recent album, Rauw Alejandro shows us that the party scene does not end here on Earth, it extends to the planet Saturno. From the outer space theme to the samples to the features, Rauw is giving us a glimpse to his creative side, a side we have never yet had… Continue reading Rauw Alejandro Sabe Que El Cielo No Es El Límite
Alex Swers’ Junior Recital
By April Lee In his junior recital on Saturday afternoon, March 4, in Kulas Recital Hall, clarinetist Alex Swers transmitted a positive energy from the moment he set foot on stage. The big smile on his face matched his enthralling interpretations. Every musical detail was intentional and executed with great command over his instrument. The… Continue reading Alex Swers’ Junior Recital
Folk and Baroque in Fairchild
Fire & Grace had a stunning return to Oberlin on Wednesday night, February 15, in Fairchild Chapel. The duo consists of guitarist William Coulter and Oberlin Conservatory’s baroque violin professor Edwin Huizinga. They combine folk music and classical, blending the two into a unified piece of art that they embody with absolute energy and enthusiasm.… Continue reading Folk and Baroque in Fairchild
Review: Akron Symphony ‘Global Circus’
By Malcolm Bamba ‘One ticket for the Global Circus’ — a program which was brought to life by the Akron Symphony on Saturday, February 25th at E.J. Thomas Hall through the trapezing movements of a regional orchestra seeking to celebrate the musics of Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, and Brazil. ‘Come one, come all’ ASO music director… Continue reading Review: Akron Symphony ‘Global Circus’
Review: Claire O’Brocta’s TIMARA Recital of Terror and Triumph
By Reginald Goudeau It’s hard to predict what you will experience at an Oberlin TIMARA recital. Oberlin TIMARA recitals and the advertising for the one on February 24 gave no hints other than to say, “A senior recital presented by Claire O'Brocta.” Upon entering the Cat in the Cream, audience members heard Jigsaw, the antagonist… Continue reading Review: Claire O’Brocta’s TIMARA Recital of Terror and Triumph
Review: Oberlin Jazz Faculty Concert
By Max Newman Nothing brings out feelings of bliss quite like a performance of live jazz. These displays, when performed with exceptional proficiency, soothe the soul. For those who funneled into Finney Chapel on the evening of February 19, the Oberlin Jazz Faculty concert that they were about to witness would have this effect, and… Continue reading Review: Oberlin Jazz Faculty Concert
Preview: Marley Howard’s Junior Recital
By Bry Woodard Like many voice majors on the day of their recital, Marley Howard is guaranteed to have a bottle of honey in hand on March 4, right up until she is set to take the stage for her Junior Recital at Stull Recital Hall at 4:30pm. Howard, a Connecticut native, is a jazz… Continue reading Preview: Marley Howard’s Junior Recital
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