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This is where the idea of “code switching” comes in, a concept that forms one of the central building blocks of their upcoming performance. Code switching is a technical term used in vocal coaching that refers to switching between dialects. Here, the term applies to how people change the way they talk in various social environments. “This would specifically reference how your switch happens when you’re black and navigating different situations,” Strachan explains...

Author: By Sophie O. Duvernoy, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Code Switch 7 Takes On Race | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

...pounding “Is Love Forever?” takes a more existential approach to love lost. “When I’m older, start to wonder, was that love or instinct working? / Have I even felt it ever?” Daniel asks on one vocal track, while its counterpart screams over staccato guitar chords...

Author: By Jeffrey W. Feldman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Spoon | 2/2/2010 | See Source »

Despite the group's string of successes, we made the easy choice to launch Teddy's solo career. With hits like "Close the Door," "Turn Off the Lights" and "I Don't Love You Anymore," he skyrocketed to superstardom, earning five Grammy nominations for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and pioneering concerts for women-only audiences in the process...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Teddy Pendergrass | 2/1/2010 | See Source »

...think the politicians have been listening," says Jerry Licata, a 61-year-old retiree who left New York for Phoenix 37 years ago. "The taxpayers have not been vocal enough before. They are just spending our money." Licata attended the Tea Party rally in Phoenix on April 15 and knew the cause was the right one for him. "That was it for me," says Licata as an 18-wheel Fed Ex truck sounds a loud horn in support of the Tea Party group. "I want the politicians to represent the people and not the special-interest lobbying groups," Hoelscher says...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On Scene: With the Tea Party Patriots of Scottsdale | 1/31/2010 | See Source »

After launching his music career as the lead singer of ’N Sync, Timberlake went solo in 2002. A year later, his debut album “Justified” won two Grammy Awards, one for Best Pop Vocal Album and another for the single “Cry Me a River.” His next album, “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” brought him another four Grammy Awards...

Author: By Naveen N. Srivatsa, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Pudding Names Man of the Year | 1/27/2010 | See Source »

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