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Bob StamI agree with Stam’s stance on heightening trance religions to greater cultural importance. This is not to say that the religions are not […]

Maranhão 66Glauber Rocha’s Maranhão 66 portrays the grim reality of poverty and political disillusionment in Brazil during the governor’s […]

"The World’s Jazz Crazy And So Am I" by Trixie Smith[Verse]Last night down in a cabaretThere’s where we heard a jazz band playJust my daddy and meWe broke ’em down till threeWe danced all over […]

"Strange Fruit" by Billie HolidaySouthern trees bear strange fruitBlood on the leaves and blood at the rootBlack bodies swinging in the southern breezeStrange fruit hanging […]

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey[Intro]Now, you heard the restAh boys, I’m gonna show you the bestMa Rainey’s gonna show you her black bottom [Verse]Way down south in […]

Midterm ExamMUSIC 121: Writing about Music – JazzMidterm Exam – March 18, 3:25-4:25 PM20% of final grade The Midterm Exam is an in-class exam in w […]

"The World’s Jazz Crazy And So Am I" by Trixie Smith[Verse]Last night down in a cabaretThere’s where we heard a jazz band playJust my daddy and meWe broke ’em down till threeWe danced all over […]

"Strange Fruit" by Billie Holidayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Web007rzSOISouthern trees bear strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swinging […]

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey  [Intro]Now, you heard the restAh boys, I’m gonna show you the bestMa Rainey’s gonna show you her black bottom [Verse]Way down […]

Janette Sadik Khan ReflectionThis interview with Sadik Khan was both informative and controversial. I commend the idea of trying to make this city more for the […]

Midterm ExamMUSIC 121: Writing about Music – JazzMidterm Exam – March 18, 11:00-12:00 PM20% of final grade The Midterm Exam is an in-class exam in w […]

Cat SkinThe film Cat Skin was a great film I enjoyed how it shows real life struggles of Brazil during that time. The film shows how life is full […]