World-renowned musicians Homayoun Sakhi and Salar Nader brought the music of Afghanistan and South Asia to Pomona College’s Bridges Hall of Music on March 5. Masters of the tabla drum and Afghan rubab, the duo’s technique and mastery presented a powerful cultural synthesis.
Tag: Music
Reverb: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close To What’ and hypersexualization in the music industry
Does the music industry hyper-sexualize artists to sell them as commodities? Tomy Helman PO ’28 considers the evolution of pop artist Tate McRae, analyzing her last album, “So Close To What.”
OPINION: Whatever we think rap is, Ceechynaa is expanding it
Rapping “I’m peggin’ that man at the back of the bus,” UK drill rapper Ceechynaa flips the script on rap’s history of female objectification by placing men in the hypersexualized roles women have traditionally occupied in the genre, Zena Almeida-Warwin PO ’28 argues.
Male rappers have long objectified and degraded women in their lyrics without it defining their credibility or artistry. Yet, when a female artist like Ceechynaa mirrors that same energy, it’s met with outrage.
Reverb: Album review of ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’: The Weeknd’s eulogy
The Weeknd is dead. At least, that’s what Abel Tesfaye, the artist embodying him, implied with his last album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” according to Tomy Helman PO ’28. But does this album truly mark the end?
Everyday sounds, extraordinary compositions: The 33rd Annual Ussachevsky Memorial Festival of Electroacoustic Music
The 33rd Annual Ussachevsky Memorial Festival of Electroacoustic Music took place at Pomona College from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. Between performances at the Skyspace, a concert at Thatcher Music Hall and a lecture from featured composer Elainie Lillios, members of the Claremont community experienced the unconventional music and undeniable talent on display throughout the weekend.
SCAMFest showcases 5C and SoCal a cappella groups
On the evening of Nov. 9, Pomona’s Bridges Auditorium drew back its curtains for the Southern California A Cappella Music Festival, known more commonly as “SCAMFest.” The annual event featured performances from twelve 5C a cappella groups, one dance troupe, Groove Nation and groups from UCLA, USC and UC Davis.
Claremont is brat
“Brat” culture has hit the Claremont colleges. Scripps kicked off the semester with the first-ever 5C Brat Rave, celebrating Charli XCX’s album “brat” with neon lights, bubbles, and beats. “Brat” has transcended music and evolved into a lifestyle, representing bold self-expression, rebellion, and a carefree attitude. Brat has influenced campus parties, dorm decor, and even social dynamics, encouraging students to embrace their messy and authentic selves.
OPINION: Hating Country Music is Un-American
Tired of listening to pop? Lisa Gorelik CM ’25 puts on her cowboy boots to call for people to change their minds about country music. Tracing back country to its roots in Appalachia and breaking down common stereotypes, Gorelik explains why the genre is for everyone and how its landscape is more dynamic than most think.
KSPC 88.7 FM: Come Groove with KSPC
Since its founding, KSPC has been equipping students with practical media skills, encouraging music discovery and curation, and providing a space for meaningful expression through music. Our new column showcases writer and KSPC employee Sydney Pearson as she updates the Claremont Colleges on our local radio station.
Spring baseball and walkout songs; an ode to the greatest glue guy of all time
A walkout song can be used for good or evil. Expert team players and aspiring glue guys spend hours ruminating on such topics. Done correctly, the walkout song can act as a rallying point for the team, a highlight of an inning. But one wrong misstep or misreading of vibes can elicit cascades of groans from both benches. Adam Akins PZ ‘27 leads a deep dive into the history of the walkout song, and the greatest walk out song success story, Gerardo Parar and his ascension to fame in the twilight of his career through Baby Shark.