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...what it is, and Golightly (which is, in fact, her real name) hits exactly the mark she shoots for. The disc is a blend of American roots music, with all the weight that it suggests: it channels jazz, country and blues with a spare post-electric (but pre-rock and roll) feel. The disc features omnipresent Silvertone-esque guitars channeled through what sounds like fuzzy vintage Fender Frontman amps. With a couple of exceptions, the songs are written by Golightly herself but sound like they could have come from the likes of Patsy Cline, Hank Williams or Loretta Lynn...
Clapping, singing and dancing brought Memorial Church to life this weekend thanks to the Kuumba Singers—a description as fitting for the reaction of the audience as the singers’ performance. Permeated with the strong culture of African music, jazz and gospel, the choir and band moved the crowd emotionally and, in many cases, physically. For two and a half hours last Saturday night, the world was on hold for the overflowing audience as the Kuumba Singers of Harvard College brought the audience to its feet with a spiritual, energetic show...
...student-run Expressions Dance Company put on a show in a variety of dance styles, including jazz, modern, hip-hop, reggae and African. Every piece is student-choreographed. Tickets available at the Harvard Box Office, all seats $7. Friday at 5 and 8 p.m. Lowell Lecture Hall...
Some more fine music down at the Middle East club. Performers include MewithoutYou (Tooth and Nail Rec.), Owen (Mike Kinsella from Cap ‘n’ Jazz, Joan of Arc) and The Snake The Cross The Crown. This promises to be a great evening of contemporary and inventive rock. 1 p.m. All ages. $8 in advance, $10 at the door...
...presentation, which took place at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in front of over 200 parents and students, preceded a performance of the school’s musical arts groups, including its Gospel Choir and Jazz Band...