Pieces of a Queen
The queen Aretha Franklin may no longer be with us in the physical sense, but her music lives on. I’m trying something new here with bringing my Spotify playlists to the site. My first, a playlist of Aretha songs that…
Hip Hop is in the Building: Archie Green Seeks to Put His Own Spin on Outreach and Engagement at MoCA Cleveland
Mostly known for his work as a rapper and mental health advocate, Archie Green has quietly been making waves as the newly minted Community Outreach & Programs Manager at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA Cleveland) and is dedicated to…
Rapper Scarface Delivers Two Solid Sets at the Grog Shop
Rapper Scarface may be “deeply rooted” in Houston, as the title of his latest project suggests, but the former members of the Geto Boys is certainly becoming more comfortable in Cleveland. Last year, he played shows on back-to-back nights at…
Violinist Damien Escobar Brings Energy and Showmanship to House of Blues Concert
Damien Escobar is a violinist from New York City and was previously in a group with his older brother Tourie called Nuttin’ But Stringz. Starting out as street performers, the duo soon found themselves winning talent contests at the Apollo…