Blue light rippled across a pile of clothes, creating ocean waves on the stage of Pomona College’s Seaver Theater. Anon(ymous), a play directed by Sylvia Cervantes Blush, ran for six shows from November 16 to 18 on the mainstage at Seaver Theater. Adapted from Homer’s “The Odyssey”, it tells the story of a refugee finding his way back to his mom after they were separated by a storm during the journey to the United States.
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Freedom First concert series: Keith LaMar performs spoken word poetry from death row
Keith LaMar has spent the last 30 years of his life on death row for a crime that evidence shows he did not commit. Since his conviction, LaMar has dedicated his life to criminal justice reform activism and education. His work has taken the form of starting book clubs at high schools, writing and autobiography, and co-writing a jazz album, “Freedom First” with pianist Albert Marquès.
On Oct. 7, Marquès was joined by Zack O’Farrill, Kazemde George, and Yosmel Montejo in the final performance of the Freedom First West Coast tour at Pomona’s Lyman Concert Hall. While the musicians performed on stage, LaMar called in to recite his original spoken word poetry from an Ohio prison.
Scripps Presents welcomes Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Council
“íyo’toróvim yaraarkokre ‘eyoo’ooxono (We the Caretakers Remember our Land)” bridged Indigenous oral history with intercultural music performance. Held at Garrison Theater on Oct. 7, the performance was constructed with the guidance of the Gabrielino-Shoshone Tribal Council, an intertribal coalition with ancestral lands in present-day Claremont. The Indigenous speakers’ words were accompanied by a live music ensemble.
The Hive’s Tiny Patio Concert gives NPR a run for its money
Transformed into a cozy, intimate setting, The Hive became the perfect backdrop for the first ever “Tiny Patio Concert,” a riff on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert.” On Sept. 22, throughout three half-hour sets, audiences enjoyed performances of original songs and covers from student acts B5 Guitar, Aphelion and Tea Rooom.
Good Noise: Look at what they did together — ‘Live at Bush Hall’ shows BCNR are still friends forever
For Gerrit Punt PO ’24, BCNR lead singer’s absence is not just felt, but impossible to ignore in their new album ‘Live at Bush Hall.’ But that doesn’t mean it’s not a great album.
Abbie on Aux: How Leith Ross’ pen stands out amongst a generation of skilled lyricists
You may recognize Leith Ross’s angelic voice from their timid TikTok teases, but their skilled lyricism and ability to tackle difficult topics sets them apart from other Gen Z wordsmiths, argues music columnist Abbie Bobeck.
Review Zone: Davido’s new album is a ‘Timeless’ classic
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido’s new album is as “Timeless” as its title, writes columnist Rowan Gray.
Good Noise: Beware ye that are fearful, JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown’s new album is ‘Scaring the Hoes’
Sometimes I want an album to envelop me like a warm hug, but the more I listen to music, the more I find myself wishing I could fill a syringe with concentrated noise and inject it straight into my amygdala. “Scaring the Hoes” satisfies the latter urge and then some.
Abbie On Aux: boygenius’ ‘The Record’ is a testament to the love the group members share
Supergroup boygenius –– consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus –– recently released their first full-length LP. TSL music columnist Abbie Bobeck SC ‘26 explores this new release.
Review Zone: Paramore goes ethereal with new album ‘This is Why’
American rock band Paramore recently released their new album, “This is Why.” This is why, according to music columnist Rowan Gray CM ‘26, the album is so good.