Word: singings
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...grew up soaked in the brine of the Bible," he says. "As Lutherans, we would go to church and sing as a family." His father was a locally famous countertenor, but in fact the entire family was talented and the house never silent. If it wasn't one of the children playing guitar or piano, it was classical Indian music or the Beatles on the turntable, and the Johnny Cash Show on TV. "I used to watch my brothers and sisters and pick things up," says Ponnudorai. "At 6, I was playing guitar...
...three campus-wide events per semester, the CEB decided against replacing the rained-out pep rally with another major event. Instead, the CEB devoted its attention to small-scale events—the “Freshmen Costume Catwalk” and a “Lion King Sing-Along.” By the end of the fall semester, the CEB had only executed one successful campus wide event—the Harvard Carnival, which, due to long lines and a lack of atmosphere, was not as well received as last year’s Harvard State Fair. Only...
...much more informal. It’s a nice way to do a concert. It’s really an impromptu gig.” Joining the casual atmosphere of the LowKeys will be a subsection of the Harvard Kuumba Singers, the Sisters of Kuumba. They will be singing a medley of a capella songs from the African Diaspora. According to member Naabia G. Ofosu-Amaah ‘07, many members of the ensemble are excited to be back in the Holyoke Center lineup. “It’s something that the Sisters of Kuumba haven?...
...recalls. “So they said, ‘No more staying on the computer playing video games. You’re coming and you’re helping out.’ I was like, ‘I don’t want to act or sing or dance or anything.’ So they said, ‘Okay, you can go build the set.’”Ur soon discovered the camaraderie that comes from working backstage with other people on dramatic productions, and especially enjoyed forming relationships with the older...
...showings, dances and discussions form only a small fraction of what could be accomplished given the resources and motivation. Fortunately, it seems the somewhat misguided emphasis on larger College events is beginning to shift. The CEB’s recent dispersal of funds for trivia-night stein clubs and sing-alongs is testament to this trend. These events have been predictably popular, and cost about as much as a tire swing. We hope that next year sees a greater number of similar activities—even if it means not catching Eve 6 on a reunion tour...