Talk about being taken back in time and reliving moments that shaped Black culture. “Motown: The Musical” takes us on a dramatic dance-driven, musically spirited trip back to the glory days of Detroit.
Recently two similar, yet undeniably different series returned for new seasons: HBO’s “Girls” and Comedy Central’s “Broad City.” Both are half-hour comedies centering around women in their twenties exploring what adulthood should look like in New York City.
On the track “Why Does It Shake?,” Protomartyr reaches into a viscid haze, where orthochromatic figures waltz with acrylic stills.
It had clearly been a long week for Michael Penn II. As we discussed The Frequency’s recent decision to place a moratorium on hip-hop shows for a year, the writer, rapper and activist laid sideways on a dilapidated couch, more out of necessity than comfort.
The 10th Annual Moonshine can be described as something necessary for those who do not often experience brown and black culture.
For the past few years, sorority Lambda Theta Alpha has organized and hosted Triple S, in which different Greek organizations come together to step, salute and stroll in proud competition.
To put it simply, Nimbus 2.0 was a success. The groundbreaking live performance kicked off around 9:15 p.m., and from that point on, there was a nonstop flow of action coming from an extremely diverse lineup of artists.
‘Reflections’ offers an intimate look at African American legends of past and present Mara Benowitz My skin was burning as it adjusted to the warmth of the Education building after braving the wind outside, but when I saw Terrence A.
The 88th Academy Awards were held Sunday, but the discussion of the Oscars began long before Hollywood’s most prominent actors took to their seats in the Dolby Theatre. This year’s awards were arguably among the most controversial leading up to the big night due to the lack of diversity in major awards categories. With that in mind, there was one major question looming overhead: How would host Chris Rock handle this controversy?
Back in the ‘80s, digital life was glorified by electronic musicians. Kraftwerk's song “Pocket Calculator” perfectly embodies this golden era where humans and computers were working together for a better future.
Why are movies made? What motivates a director, a writer or a production company to invest time and money for a film?
Kanye West’s long-gestating, and perhaps still unfinished The Life of Pablo is a beautiful, heartfelt mess.
Netflix recently released the first season of the original series “Love” on Feb. 19, following Valentine’s Day.
“The Mojo and The Sayso,” written by Aishah Rahman and directed by Jessica Lanius, is a captivating play about love and loss.
In today’s news and politics, the topic of refugees and forced displacement is a common theme. Often displaying heartbreaking photos and stories of refugees fleeing their country and attempting to find another, safer home, the media attempts to display the hardship many people face today.
The music industry thrives off of hierarchies.
Up-and-coming artists are constantly inventing new ways to get themselves the exposure they rightfully deserve in the world of hip-hop music, and that’s exactly what rapper Rich Robbins is doing in his first headlining show in Madison.
Throughout the entirety of Lizzo’s show Friday night at the Majestic Theatre, the audience level was never less than a booming rumble, with the exception of one moment.
The first thing I see outside the venue of Fetty Wap’s concert is a blur of teenagers. I’m convinced that the rate of underage drinking at this concert is as high as the percentage of white students that attend UW-Madison.
Alternative rock is alive and well in Madison. This past Saturday, the Orpheum Theater on State Street hosted a show for the veteran group Metric with the up-and-coming band Joywave as their openers.
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