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...should join the Krokodiloes, Harvard's eldest a capella singing group...

Author: By David L. Greene, | Title: From Moscow to Carnegie Hall | 10/14/1988 | See Source »

...funk band, the Upside; in the rock band Robespierre; in the a capella group, the Opportunes. It has been featured in solo performances as well: at Jazz for Life, at the 350th Celebration two years ago, at the the Regattabar...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: The Many Voices And Vocations Of Fiona | 6/9/1988 | See Source »

Even aside from the stuff, though, the jam was the best a capella concert at Harvard in recent memory. The Dins performed everything from a song with a South African beat to a heavy metal medley. Even members of other Harvard singing groups conceded that the concert was unique, and that the Dins flowed seamlessly among diverse and unusual singing and dancing styles...

Author: By Jeffrey S. Packer, | Title: Free for All | 4/22/1988 | See Source »

...result, something almost never experienced at an a capella concert, was an electrified standing ovation. Almost never, that is, until they got an even louder and longer one for their heavy metal, strobe-light and steam extravaganza. This medley, which included songs like "Born to be Wild" and "Back in Black," was arranged in typical Din fashion, says Beckett. "Everybody was involved and threw in something...

Author: By Jeffrey S. Packer, | Title: Free for All | 4/22/1988 | See Source »

...have current or pop hits in their repertoire. We do more jazz and swing. Also other groups might rely on soloists more if they have one really talented singer. People like Fiona Anderson [88], who are making it big on their own now, were the dominant soloists in a capella groups a few years back." Anderson, who was formerly with the Opportunes and presently sings with a Jazz group called the Upside, plans to cut a solo gospel album after graduation...

Author: By Christopher G. Azzoli, | Title: Harvard's Vaudeville: Groups Hit High Note | 4/21/1988 | See Source »

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