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With “Compton” written across a silhouette of Africa behind him, Kendrick Lamar brought his six minute Grammy performance to a close. In his few minutes onstage, Kendrick taught us a lesson in racism and the black experience.
Category: Music
Highly Casual Corner: EDM is the Best Bet for Biebs
Bieber became enviable as Youtube’s first bonafide star, flipping some pre-pubescent covers into a spot under Usher’s cologned, leather wing. His seven-song debut EP, “My World” went platinum. All seven songs charted. No other musician has done that on their first try.
Metalachi Kills During Day of the Dead Show
Dia de Los Muertos and metal music both celebrate death. So Metalachi, “The World’s First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band,” made an appropriate headliner last Friday at the Ritz in Downtown San Jose. The band pumps out suave, yet worshipful mushings of the two genres.
All Hail Dick Dale: The King of Surf Guitar
Last Saturday at the Ritz in downtown San Jose, the 78-year-old renal cancer survivor and surf rock pioneer unleashed a torrent of unparalleled prowess.
Highly Casual Corner: Seeing A Bad Show By A Great Artist
He let the melancholy acoustic guitar riff of his masterpiece, “Ayo for Yayo” loop as the audience went bonkers. He touched outstretched hands and extended the mic to us so we could finish off the final chorus a capella. He turned to the crowd, inhaled deeply and hollered, “Make some noise for drugs and alcohol baby!”
A Highly Casual Day at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Hosted in the resplendently verdant Golden Gate Park, the three-day affair offers a complimentary sonic smorgasbord of mid-major talent on intimate stages with cutesy names like “Arrow” or “Rooster.”
Review: Hans Boepple Recital
Renowned pianist dazzles in the first faculty performance of the school year John Flynn THE SANTA CLARA October 8, 2015 n Saturday night, Hans Boepple didn’t say one word. He[…]
The Highly Casual Corner: Kanye West’s Shift In Focus
Kanye West is nearing the age where many great musicians begin to slip.
Santana Pioneers Unique Genre with Diverse Sounds
The Bay Area is a diverse place, where multiple cultures and backgrounds intermingle. Solo artist Salvador Santana and his music are a reflection of that spirit.
Global Village Shows The Places You Will Go
Santa Clara was treated to a whirlwind festival of food, music, dancing and art on Sunday, as Global Village fused together elements from the Multicultural Center’s diverse clubs. This year’s theme was “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!”
What Kanye West Can Learn from Taylor Swift
[dropcap]K[/dropcap]anye West and Taylor Swift were not destined to hate each other. It happened by accident.
Meet DJ Andie Roy
Better known in cyberspace as Andie Roy, junior Chris Rotas is an electronic music producer whose SoundCloud page boasts several popular tracks, two of which have been played over 100,000 times.
Talking Trash to the Garbage Around You
Tyler Brown THE SANTA CLARA February 12, 2014 ast Sunday marked the 57th annual Grammy Awards, and just as life beholds two absolute certainties in death and taxes, so[…]
Music Festival Brings New Flavor to Market
Daydream Nation, a monthly music showcase for alternative bands, will soon bring a new flavor of entertainment to the venue.
KSCU’s New Year in Music
A new year in music means a blank slate for budding artists, trending genres and established legends alike.
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