The Chocolate Heads debuted their 2012 show Red Shift Friday February 3, 2012 in a packed studio in Roble Gym. Standing room only, audience members included high-profile Stanford faculty such as Dean of Residential Arts Jim Cadena and esteemed choreographer Robert Moses, who mingled amongst Stanford students and outside guests who came to experience an incredible show. The energy in the room was mysterious and anxious as audience members softly chatted about what the term ‘Red-Shift’ could mean in the context of performance. All questions were answered when the lights dimmed and Continue Reading
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If you live on campus and you haven’t heard of Allure aka Alvin Addo c/o ’12, you need to listen up. Allure is an artist/producer hailing from Oklahoma City. He’s been producing for about 5 years and has been writing for the past 3 years. After the release of his The PipeDreams EP project in 2011, he’s now gearing up to release Continue Reading
The Chocolate Heads Movement Band explodes into the universe in the third year of production, with the original dance theater work, “Red Shift”, directed and choreographed by Aleta Hayes and created in collaboration with the Chocolate Heads Band. Calling on a gifted cadre of dancers, artist -scholars, designers and professional artists from across the Stanford University campus and Bay Area, the Chocolate Heads have created a new work dance theater & performance installation inspired by Continue Reading
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It was another amazingly warm, “winter” day at Stanford. While the rest of the world hibernates from the rain or snow, we bask in the glow of… midterms??? Yea, the quarter system has a way of sneaking up on all of us. So… to ease your mind during these times, here is another soulful track from Stephen Henderson. Continue Reading
Live and direct from Stanford University comes the Chicago Collective with some beautiful soul to lift your spirits. I had heard a good amount of buzz about these guys on campus but this is my first real exposure to the group. All I can say is that I am blown away by this soulful, mellow interpretation of the Star Spangled Banner. This rendition is taken to new heights with the transcendent exploration that pianist Tyler Brooks and vocalist Jessica Anderson go into in the final minute of this video. Continue Reading
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Here is a little late night/early morning post depending on how you define your day. I was about to hit the hay until I bumped into FineSse aka Alberto Guzman c/o 2013. He just posted an oldie, but a goodie to his tumblr (www.finessefm.com), called “Turn Down the Light.” Continue Reading
Shout out to all my musicians,
I know school is starting to hit hard with midterms (sorry chem kids), psets, and numerous assignments, but there is one thing to look forward to – the Stanford Soundtrack. This year will be the eleventh annual sound track and submissions are due January 30th so get on your game quick. Here is what you need to know: Continue Reading
