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John Lennon’s “Woman” is a multifaceted tribute, a deeply personal reflection on the impact that all the women in Lennon’s life had on him, from his mother and aunt to his wives and lovers. Through its lyrics, musical composition, and broader thematic content, the song captures Lennon’s journey of self-discovery,…
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Our longest days are barely over. What feels like a sci-fi feature set in a distant, dystopian future is the current reality for millions of..
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In Carmen even the swishes of the trousers seem orchestrated. No part of the performance is relegated indecorous or immodest. Even the most subterranean components..
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A long weekend in New Orleans immersed me in a world populated by exceptional music at every turn, except, perhaps in the hotel restaurant. Jazz,..
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I was painfully aware of my lack of a jazzer’s ear the year I spent playing tenor saxophone in my high school jazz band. I..
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I Skyped with four eighth graders seated in someone’s living room while someone’s grandma puttered around in the background, obviously eavesdropping on our chat about..
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In 2013, Pure Heroine burst into pop culture with a precocious “Royals” that was more acutely aware of the limitations of adolescence and the humility..
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Goirick Brahmachari’s poems on the theme Indian Classical
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This article has a long, varied history. It began life as an e-mail to a friend. Then, at his suggestion, I posted it to RMIC….
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Abhik Majumdar studies the influence the 14th century mystic had on Indian Classical Music, some of which have stood the test of time.