Brother Ali at the Middle East
What does it mean to be black in America when you look white? When you’re a hip-hop artist and a devout Muslim? This past weekend, I went to check out a rapper who… Continue reading
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Up Close with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Today a friend and I got the chance to see a bit of what happens before the curtain goes up at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The BSO held an open rehearsal of Mahler’s… Continue reading
Beats, Rhymes & Life: the Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Can I kick it? Yes you can! Great rappers are great writers. They pull you into their reality and make you think while you’re dancing. Back in the day—like waaaay back in the… Continue reading
creativity & improvision (the art of winging it)
You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm – Colette My first post about creativity (“The Creative Habit: Use It or Lose It”) discussed how creativity is the result of being… Continue reading
Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa
I caught Dweezil Zappa’s incredible show, “Zappa plays Zappa” at the House of Blues on Lansdowne Street in Boston last night. Frank Zappa was a mad musical genius, a legendary guitarist, a star-brother… Continue reading
zap mama & les nubians
I have been a huge fan of these two smart, sexy bands for a while now and wanted to share. Zap Mama is a Brussels-based band, founded and lead by the stunningly beautiful… Continue reading