Tag: Music

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouJun 17, 202012:38 pm

two dancers during a spontaneous, raw and emotionally engaging performance

Director’s Cut of ‘2 in a Million’ Music Hit Is Now Released

Recently, legendary musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sting joined up with twice Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer Steve Aoki and platinum-selling trio SHAED to collaborate on the energetic dance track “2 in a Million.” The song, a harmonious blend of vocals from the former and the latter, accented by Aoki’s cacophonous beat, is an amalgam of everything that makes all of these artists so popular. However, J.A. Moreno has now released a supplementary director’s cut that takes a deeper look at the meaning behind the music.

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouJun 3, 202011:52 am

snapshot from Michael Middelkoop's short film "Meeting Point"

New Short Film Explores the Connective Power of Music and Dance

In this new age of social distancing and contact-free interaction, music and performance are engaged in a delicate dance—literally and figuratively. One Amsterdam-based filmmaker has managed to capture the essence of solitude, and he’s chronicled it in his latest short film.

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouApr 20, 202011:39 am

"F Major" music video snapshot depicting a woman dancing with an unreal Icelandic landscape in the background

‘F Major’ Offers a Glimpse Into Hania Rani’s Sonic Imagination

We could all use a little bit of beauty right about now, couldn’t we? Take some time out of your day to bask in the sheer cinematic sumptuousness of the latest music video by Polish composer and pianist Hania Rani, who creates enthralling worlds with her singular sound.

Life by Katerina PapathanasiouJan 29, 202012:08 pm

Elvis Presley posing for a photo while playing his guitar

Tupelo, MS: The Humble Birthplace of the King of Rock and Roll

When most people think of Elvis Presley, they picture him in his famous Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee – a symbol of opulence and prestige. It may come as a surprise, however, that the “King” wasn’t born into the wealthy lifestyle that was virtually synonymous with his fame.

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouFeb 26, 20199:23 pm

Local street performer Keytar Bear at Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“Keytar Bear:” Boston’s Favorite Street Performer

The historic streets of Boston, Massachusetts, may not seem like the ideal performing venue for a man in a bear costume playing the keytar. And yet, this is where visitors and locals will find “Keytar Bear.” A busker who can play anything from Smash Mouth to Prince to Rick James to Metallica, this Boston legend is known for being both entertaining and getting into his fair share of altercations.

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouFeb 14, 20198:27 pm

"Brunettes Shoot Blondes" indie rock band performing their latest song “Houston" using a broken, vintage grand piano.

“Brunettes Shoot Blondes” Band Transforms Piano Into an Orchestra

In today’s digital world, where different instruments and sounds can be added to a song in just a push of a few buttons, one Ukrainian music band stands out for its persistence in using actual instruments. Brunettes Shoot Blondes, an indie rock band from Kiev, has transformed a broken 19th-century grand piano into a versatile musical machine that is capable of playing 20 different instruments.

Life by Katerina PapathanasiouFeb 9, 201910:31 pm

The Preservation Hall interior in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“Preservation Hall:” The Cornerstone of American Jazz Culture

As the birthplace of jazz music, New Orleans, Louisiana, has no shortage of music venues. Amid the eclectic street performers on Frenchmen Street and numerous jazz halls dotting the city, one institution stands out for its legacy of preserving, protecting and perpetuating traditional New Orleans Jazz, the aptly named “Preservation Hall.”

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouJan 2, 20192:26 pm

Nanna Bech performing underwater in a Between Music's show.

“Between Music” Band Heads First Underwater Music Performance

There’s a new phenomenon in the music world: performing underwater. Although traditional instruments would be destroyed in these conditions and most musicians wouldn’t be able to hold their breath long enough to deliver a song, the Between Music band is far from ordinary.