Top ten albums of 2020
KUOI Music Director rates the following albums released in 2020
Music has been the one thing that hasn’t been a let down this year. Let’s look at the albums that standout in this messed up timeline we call 2020.
Tag: music
Ghosts, ghouls and tubas
Tubaween is back to add something to Halloween
Tubaween is a musical event that was originally put on by the Vandal Marching Band, but has since been incorporated into the Lionel Hampton School of Music. Tubaween has hosted every Halloween, and members of the Lionel Hampton School of music put on a musical performance with mostly the tuba players.
Music Series gives School of Music students opportunities
Auditorium Chambers Music Series 34th season
Formed in the 80s, Auditorium Chamber Music Series made it a mission to bring the world’s greatest chamber music to the Palouse, Leonard Garrison, associate director of Lionel Hampton School of Music, said.
Music is often the voice of a generation – so what music has been in the background of what movements
Different music is often a matter of preference – but over the course of American history it is often the voice of a movement
America is in a time of crisis and a time of borderline-revolution. The outrage and protests in America as well as ina several countries have occupied news outlets for the last month. As the news coverage of such protests has diminished, the protests continue – showing that Black Lives Matter is a legitimate movement of a generation rather than a momentary outrage. This led me to research other historical movements in American history and try and discover what music was used during these movements and their significance was to each respective movement.
Anime finally reaches his peak with “Limbo”
After hits like “Caroline” and “Red Mercedes,” Amine has become an artist that fans should pay attention to
Anyone within earshot of a party from 2016 to now has heard “Caroline” or “Red Mercedes” by Amine. Despite his instant mainstream success one can be hard-pressed to find a fan that knows any of his discography beyond those two aforementioned tracks.
Music to listen to during social distancing
Recommendations for albums to listen to while you’re in different moods
Things are scary right now. Things are boring and can be infuriating. During this time there are three main emotions that me and many others are feeling: boredom, anger and sadness. In social distancing I’ve found three albums for each of these moods.
Getting a grasp on scat singing
Freelance musician Jenna McLean teaches students about scat singing in a workshop Friday
When it comes to Jazz, most people imagine instruments such as the bass, the piano or the saxophone. However, there is one fundamental aspect that is just as important: scat […]
The young musicians of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
This weekend hundreds of musicians, from elementary school aged children to seasoned veterans, are visiting the University of Idaho for the 53rd annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Ryan Beery, UI […]
L.I.F.E. Hacks: Events happening in Moscow this week
Some great events this week on the Palouse
Here’s a round-up of events from a variety of places in town. From fundraisers, cooking demos to concerts at some coffee shops in Moscow, this week won’t disappoint you. Humane […]
“Circles” serves as an homage to the life and career of Mac Miller
The posthumous album is great example on how to handle the task of honoring an artist after they pass
Ever since Mac Miller tragically lost his life in September 2018, following the release of his critically acclaimed album “Swimming,” his death has been handled by his family with the […]