Ben Shapiro’s hip-hop hypocrisy and white male grievance lands him on top of pop music charts for a brief moment
Over the past decade, conservative commentator and podcaster Ben Shapiro has made a living telling his followers that rap isn’t music.
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Poetic Unity: 'A Standing Witness' Examines Our Nation’s Recent History Through a Cycle of Songs
Rita Dove was on sabbatical from the University of Virginia English department when Richard Danielpour emailed the U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner. The Grammy Award-winning composer wanted to discuss collaborating on A Standing Witness, a cycle of songs that covers 50 years of American history, with original music set to poems as lyrics. The project was no small task. And Dove says that, at first glance, it seemed outside her wheelhouse.
2024 Battle of the Bands: Submit Now!!
Submit to be part of the Arts on the Hill: Battle of the Bands and a chance at $500!! Submissions are due by April 15th at 11:59pm.
Fair Verona: A Standout All-Girl Band at U.Va.
Among a plethora of student bands, from fraternity bands to cover bands, one made entirely of female musicians sets itself apart from the rest, Fair Verona.
U.S. Navy Band the Commodores Stunningly Pay Tribute to Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan
Students and Charlottesville locals filled Old Cabell Hall Sunday evening, eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Commodores, the United States Navy’s premier jazz ensemble.
Jack Stepanian Steps into the Spotlight of the Charlottesville Music Scene
While he has always loved performing, Stepanian said his recent top priority has been cultivating his own unique sound by creating and releasing original pieces.
Niamh Kierans’ “Precipice” Captures the Feeling of Change
In her second album, the first-year tells a story of identity, insecurity and love, underscored by the theme of personal change.
Live Reading April 7: “She Wrote Plays” Audio Drama Series
What if women wrote great plays but everyone forgot about them? Even though their themes remain super relevant? WTJU 91.1 FM and UVA Drama present “She Wrote Plays” – new takes on works from a century ago by forgotten women playwrights. Charlottesville-based playwrights, tech producers, and actors have taken these old scripts and adapted them into modern radio dramas.
History and Poetry Meet in ‘A Standing Witness’
Some of the most important events of the past six decades will play out in the University of Virginia’s Old Cabell Hall on March 21 and 23.
Krispies Transcend Musical Boundaries with Their Unique Sound
From beginning to end, the seven talented musicians delivered an unwavering performance filled with diverse sound, passion and fun.
Radio Music Society Transforms Mainstream Melodies With Symphonic Strings
As thousands packed in front of the Rotunda for the treasured Lighting of the Lawn ceremony, a festive tune began to permeate students’ chatter. It was Kelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree,” but instead of brass or voice driving the song, it was a string quartet — a four-person ensemble consisting of two violinists, a violist and a cellist.
Arts on the Hill: UVA Bluegrass
Arts on the Hill is back with UVA Bluegrass!!! Enjoy a lively musical experience hosted by President Jim Ryan at Carr's Hill on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5:30-6:30pm (doors at 5pm)!! FREE drinks and snacks!! Enter the Lottery NOW!!