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I play jazz trumpet, as well as several West African percussive instruments, namely jembe and sabar drums. I am interested in studying ethnomusicology, and am particularly fascinated by music as a source of identity and also community. My academic research at the moment is primarily focused on African music in the African American community, and I would like to expand my research area to include certain forms of American popular music, especially rock and punk.
I have really diverse taste and consider myself an uplifting gormandizer of music, which means that I'm always attempting to expand my musical and creative horizons.
I play jazz trumpet, as well as several West African percussive instruments, namely jembe and sabar drums. I am interested in studying ethnomusicology, and am particularly fascinated by music as a source of identity and also community. My academic research at the moment is primarily focused on African music in the African American community, and I would like to expand my research area to include certain forms of American popular music, especially rock and punk.
I have really diverse taste and consider myself an uplifting gormandizer of music, which means that I'm always attempting to expand my musical and creative horizons.
Articles written by Sarah Ventre
Art Edwards was the bassist for one of Tempe's favorite local bands of all time, The Refreshments. Here he discusses his involvement in Tempe at the height of a thriving musical community, and helps to answer some of those burning questions about Tempe's identity.
As we all know, Phoenix is lucky to have many brilliant talented musicians who play all different types of music. From our favorite rock stars to famed jazz greats and some of the most well-known classical musicians in the world, Catalin Rotaru is one gem that Phoenix is glad to have around.
One would hope that every remotely cool city in the world has someone like her. She's someone everybody knows, and someone everybody loves. Tempe wouldn't be what it is without her.
World-renowned composer and even a three time Academy Award nominee, including a nomination for this year's film “Notes on a Scandal” in the category of best original score, Philip Glass, made a memorable appearance at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts last month amidst a lengthy world tour.
Three Roots brings unique food, deep conversation, diverse clientele, great coffee, live music, local art and interesting people all into one cozy location in Tempe. The amazing coffee and food is not what defines this gem of downtown, but rather its lasting commitment to being an open space for dialogue and community.
"Close Encounters With Music," a series in its sixth season which premiered at Scottsdale's Theater 4301 at the end of January, brings together chamber music, storytelling and dramatic reading into one night of emotional aural sensation.
As I walk into the dimly lit establishment that is the well-known Phoenix gay bar “Charlie’s,” I stroll right past the counter and stop to take off my coat when I notice a charming box to my left. It has a bright sign which reads “Hot Nuts.”
Punk rock says what you always want to but never can. Not only does it say it, but it sings it, screams it, lives it...
After a recent visit to the valley, famed glam punk rocker Sami Yaffa talks to us about tangos in Finland, American record labels, and being a driving force in the music world for the last 25 years.
Need something to do tonight? How about tomorrow night? These venues will help you have a great night in no time.
Sonny Rollins recently played a sold-out concert at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Jazz is the epitome of performing arts, and Sonny Rollins is the epitome of a jazz musician.
“What Laura Says Thinks and Feels’” upcoming album from local indie artists, set to be released in December, gives us all a breath of fresh musical air.
Last Saturday I hit up one of the coolest costume parties in the city at the Yucca Tap Room. Local bands and their fans all turned out for an evening of great music and underground magic.
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