Word: funke
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Original probably isn't the first word you think of to describe 311. But come on, does any other band have a sound that even comes close to their ganjafied funk-rap-rock? And somehow the Nebraska natives manage to keep it all together, infusing their songs with enough melody to bind all the heavy beats and distortion together. That said, their new album Soundsystem doesn't actually break any new ground. It's your trusty old 311, complete with echoing vocal harmonies, staccato snares and spurts of laid back, good-natured rap. There's little innovation beyond the already...
...Harvard, there seems to be a club for every hobby--from kendo to funk. The Society for the Exploration and Development of Space, at first glance, would seem to be on the fringes, in the same league, as, say, Mr. Jay's Midnight Croquet...
...What to look for: This promises to be one of the most exciting dance events of the year. The dancers are amazingly talented, starring in choreography that spans many styles. Harvard Ballet Company shows that there's more to ballet than tutus, while Mainly Jazz showcases their variety with funk and precision. Watch for Fabiana Kepler's choreography to Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal," modern ballet pieces by Elizabeth Santoro and dance instructor Shannon Colver, a work by Boston jazz Professional Tracy Tedesco, and for the tutu-lovers out there, a short excerpt from the traditional ballet Don Quixote...
...keyboards, flute and his crooning voice, punched up the intensity of this outstanding band. The jams on "Little Boy" and "Sunday," driven by Reggie Martell's sharp drumming, proved that MTV hasn't killed all live music. Not only do these kids actually play their instruments, their original, folksy funk defies the status quo of bland pop music...
...future. Growing up in Baltimore and witnessing the complex issues there inspired me to work for social change in troubled urban areas--not to throw up my hands and give up. I hope that next time you produce a piece that is more than a one-sided satire. CORINNE FUNK New York City...