“Taylor Swift released a new album, and she’s one of the biggest pop stars in the world right now so hey, why not review it?” This was my line of thinking as I sat in a restaurant on Friday evening after hearing “Bad Blood” by the inescapable Ms. Swift on the radio. With Marissa graduated
Music
Students review popular albums, offer commentary on iconic performers and showcase local performers
‘Poppy.Computer’ by Poppy: A Mustang Review
This is Poppy. This is her album. Her debut album. Her debut album is called Poppy.Computer. Known for her short robotic phrases and weird YouTube videos, Poppy released her new debut album on October 6, 2017. Though her character contains lore and is the subject of many conspiracy theories, Poppy is also a talented musician.
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Selena Quintanilla: La Reina del Tejano
As a young girl that grew up in Texas, knowing who Selena Quintanilla was in the Tejano music industry was just a part of basic Tex-Mex history. But when my family moved all the way out to the foreign land of Arizona, I thought Selena was a hidden gem that no one would know about
President’s Chamber Music Series: La Catrina String Quartet
Silver City, NM- The final performance from the President’s Chamber of Music Series was La Catrina String Quartet on March 21st at Light Hall theater. Comprised of four musicians, this group strives to incorporate those Latin-American artists whose work may not be so widely heard as it should be along with being know as a
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Chance the Rapper & Khalid- The Two Hottest Artists Under 25
Chance the Rapper and Khalid are both big names in each of their respective genres at the moment, and their claims to fame have been nothing short of magnificence. Each one is crushing expectations within the music industry, whether it’s from making gospel music mainstream, or a soul voice busting out some catchy and upbeat
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President’s Chamber Music Series Features Pianist George Winston
Silver City, NM- The Grammy-award winning artist George Winston played to a full house in Light Hall, showcasing his significant talents on the piano. Winston is a renowned pianist that has been playing for over 40 years, and has released ten solo albums throughout his career. He is most famously known for his recording of
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President’s Chamber Music Series Features Pianist Awadagin Pratt
Silver City, NM- The first concert in The President’s Chamber Music Series for the Spring 2017 semester, hosted by Cultural Affairs, kicked off tonight with pianist Awadagin Pratt accompanied by a string quartet. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pratt played into the hearts and ears of an almost completely sold-out Light Hall audience. This concert was
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Glam Week Presents: Las Cafeteras Live!
Glam Week was sent off with a bang. Not just any kind of bang though, but rather the banging of feet from the zapateado (tap dancing) and Latin alternative sound that Las Cafeteras brought to the Light Hall stage on Thursday evening. The two hour plus show was full of energetic singing and dancing, advocating
Twenty One Pilots: Reaching the Few, the Proud, and the Emotional
When there is any mention of the name of the biggest band in the world right now, the obvious is asked, “Are there twenty one of them?” The answer is no. There are only two members in this band, and they are not pilots, at least not in the literal sense of being able to
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Great Race 49: Mustang Entertainment Presents: Lloyd in Concert
Silver City, NM- Towards the end of the week for Great Race 49 this year, WNMU students were given the unique opportunity to see a notable name in concert at Silver City that gave flashbacks of middle school years and the music that was played at school dances. The name was none other than Lloyd.
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