By: Jetzel Chavira Karol G is a Columbian musician. She recently performed at one of the most popular music festivals, Coachella. She covered music from Latin icons such as Selena, Shakira, and Celia Cruz. She…
By Emma Gilham The effects of COVID-19 have shaken the world. It is easier than ever to fall into a spiral of pessimism and apathy. While we shouldn’t hold ourselves to the same standards as…
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60aCpaG2S6E[/youtube] By: Korrien Hopkins A moment a silence for Beyoncé’s performance at the 2016 Country Music Awards… Beyoncé and the Dixie Chick’s collaboration was the highlight of the 50th CMA show. They performed a song…
By Logan Snook Bassist. Vocalist. Composer. Grammy Award winner (beating out Justin Bieber, I might add). Human rights activist. Esperanza Spalding has been taking names and defying odds for most of her life. After fighting…
Hi, I am Logan Snook! I am a second year master’s student at UMKC, and am working towards my Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance. I am also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the…
By Danielle Lyons The word “Riot Grrrl,” is synonymous with the word feminism. This underground hardcore punk movement started in the early 90’s in Washington, D.C. From their start, Riot Grrrl bands dealt with a…
By Danielle Lyons Amanda Palmer got her start in the music industry in an indie band called, The Dresden Dolls. She has since been involved with many musical collaborations; her most successful endeavor being Amanda…
by Ayomide Aruwajoye “Cause a real man knows a real woman when he sees her And a real woman knows a real man ain’t afraid to please her And a real woman knows a real…
by Mara Gibson When I first considered writing on the topic of gender in “classical” composition, I wondered how I could possibly have anything new to say. Then, my colleagues challenged me. Why not? As…