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Macbeth in Step retells the classic play with music and feminism

Lady Macbeth takes center stage amid music, metacommentary and a message of ambition in Shakespeare Theater Company’s production of ‘Macbeth in Stride.” The new production of Whitney White tells the classic story of Macbeth from Lady Macbeth’s point of view. Lady Macbeth is also played by White. The four-character production opened Oct. 10 at the …

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‘No Man’s Land’ parade of music and trash enchants Johannesburg

Johannesburg (AFP) – At first glance, it looks like an ordinary street parade, with marching singers, cheerleaders, baton twirlers, painted faces and glittering costumes wafting down Johannesburg’s battered, run-down street. Issued on: 25/10/2023 – 09:21 a.m 3 min A little boy with a torn t-shirt looks at the sunny scene with wide eyes and fists …

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Vijay Iyer reflects on music, ownership and improvisation

Musician, MacArthur Fellow and Grammy nominee Vijay Iyer was the second speaker in the college’s Freedom Conversations series. Ayer participated in a conversation titled “Improvisation as Freedom” led by Daryl Harper, chair of the music department, on Oct. 24 at the Lyceum’s Center for Humanistic Studies. The conversation centered around Ayer’s work as a musician, …

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Hypersleep’s new EP and more music news and gossip

Let it roll: American/country artist John McDonald recently released a 13-song cover album that is fairly faithful to the original versions. The record is named Fools for each otherand features a multi-song McDonald’s version of Guy Clark and John Prineand one-offs from Jimmy Buffett, Glenn Frey and others. Specific highlights include McDonald’s version of Clarke’s …

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The US Navy Commodores Band goes into the pocket with the Elon Jazz Ensemble | Today in Elon

World-class musicians from the Navy Band Commodores offered a clinic and concert for students and faculty in the Department of Music. Share: Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Email this page to a friend Print this page In middle school, Tess Trainor ’26 would often sneak …

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In a new video series, legendary fiddler Kevin Burke captures traditional Irish musicianship

This week on The Dear Green Place, host Cindy Funk talks to master Irish fiddler Kevin Burke. Over his nearly six-decade career, Burke has recorded more than two dozen albums, and in 2002 he received a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts for his outstanding contribution to traditional Irish music. He …

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Music takes the stage to bring ‘Coco’ – The Appalachian to life

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Council approves parking and live music exemptions for new Nivel restaurant

A number of concerns about the building of the brand new, two-story Nivel Restaurant and Lounge at 309 N. Center St. were heard at the Oct. 10 Turlock City Council meeting. Fortunately for Jose Pulido, the man behind the project’s application, the project received a unique exemption from a key part of the zoning ordinance. …

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