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...Warm Heart of Africa” continues in a similar vein, but where the mixtape was paying respects to its African influences, “Warm Heart of Africa” re-Westernizes those influences into something entirely independent, eschewing critical pandering for transcendence...
...similarly upbeat title-track, “Warm Heart of Africa,” is led by Ezra Koenig, Vampire Weekend’s “African music”-mimicking lead singer, to surprisingly enjoyable effect. His verse feels forced, as does his delivery, but the melody is like a warm beam of sunshine, elucidating Radioclit’s sparkling guitar jabs and open-air percussion, especially evident in their extensive use of cowbell...
Although Nair’s films—from “Salaam Bombay!” to “Monsoon Wedding”—have garnered widespread acclaim from the media, she is a populist at heart, playing more to the audience here than to the critics. This is not a bad thing; although some might find the constant swelling of tympanis and the inconsistent quality of the digital effects to be grating and cheesy, these are forgivable and do not detract from the meaning or pleasure of the movie. Nair’s affinity...
...also advised the students to keep in mind what motivates them to play music, whether these motivations come from the “head, heart, ear, or the people around them...
...future years, Harvard administrators would do well to follow Yale’s example, recognizing that, while student safety is important, the sense of camaraderie and social interaction between students and alumni that occurs both outside The Game is at the heart of what makes the event special. Harvard’s current regulations dampen school spirit by enhancing the sense of intrusion and mistrust for students by the administration and the police...