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The Ongoing History of New Music encore presentation: A not-so-brief history of ska, part 2

August 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross

As I said in the preamble to part one, ska seems to be one of those immortal musical genres. And

May 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross

If we were to follow the traditions of the ancients, we really should have today off. This is what’s making

April 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross

Here is a truth that some people find very uncomfortable: rock, alt-rock and indie rock are predominantly white. Why is

August 18th, 2016 | by Alan Cross

An important history lesson in diversity. Here’s quick history lesson: Black rock and roll was there since the beginning —

August 13th, 2016 | by Alan Cross

“Here,” said Noni, the radio station’s promotions director. “Take this stack of tickets and give them away to anyone who

February 19th, 2014 | by Alan Cross

During every Olympiad, there’s always That Guy. You know the person I’m talking about. The dude who is suddenly an

February 15th, 2014 | by Alan Cross

Stage diving is at least as old as Iggy and the Stooges and has ingrained itself as a common activity