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Najya S. Gause
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Voices in Verse: Vignettes for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflected on their favorite poems written by Black authors, and their themes and impressions.
Arts Vanity: A Reaction to My Top Songs of 2024 (LIVE)
This time, I will hit shuffle and react as I hear the music that made up most of the 89,679 minutes I spent with my headphones on this year.
Thanksgiving Vignette: Music We’re Thankful For
Here’s some of the music that The Crimson’s Arts Board is thankful for this year.
Concert Review: Clairo’s Love for Boston Echoes Through Roadrunner
The crowd’s energy was high throughout the night, a testament to Clairo’s ability to connect and interact with her fans.
Concert Review: Billie Eilish Hits Boston Hard, Soft, Quiet, and Loud at TD Garden
The arena erupted with ear-splitting screams when the big cube sitting on stage lit up to reveal Eilish’s shadow.
Concert Review: beabadoobee Charms Boston at MGM Music Hall
The excitement was palpable at MGM Music Hall on Sept. 13 as a young crowd awaited beabadoobee’s sold-out Boston show.
A Farewell Symphony: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott’s Last Duet at Boston Symphony Hall
Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott graced the stage together for one final collaboration, the end of an era of profound musical partnership.
Vibes and Vision: Capella Grey and the Future of Music at Harvard Law School’s Hitmakers Symposium
This symposium, blending talent with music entrepreneurship, underscored Harvard’s role in nurturing the creative pioneers of tomorrow.
Flipturn Concert Review: A Thrilling Night at Boston’s House of Blues
It felt as if they were in a world the audience couldn’t reach — a world where Flipturn was truly just a group of friends making music together in a garage.
My Top Ten A24 Films, in No Particular Order
A24 films have become synonymous with innovation and emotional depth. Here are my top ten that have left an indelible mark on my heart and mind.
In Harmony: Women’s History Month Vignettes
As we (and the flowers) turn our faces towards the sun, what better to do than listen to music made by powerful, talented, beautiful women?
On the Record: Black History Month Vignettes
Here’s how The Crimson’s Arts Board embraces Blackness to the fullest (with the volume all the way up).
Arts Vanity: An Attempt to Decipher My Monthly Playlists
I am a creature of habit. So are, apparently, many of my friends. In February, when one of said friends kindly introduced me to the concept of creating “monthly playlists” to document one’s favorite songs from each month of the year, I was hooked. It’s like Spotify Wrapped, but 12 times a year. Joy.
‘The Boy and the Heron’ Review: Time, Birds, Death, and Life
“The Boy and the Heron” is the ultimate Miyazaki film, full of his signature color, magic, beauty, and sadness.
‘The Infinite Loop / El lazo infinito’ Review: Dialogues on Hope
This translated collection gracefully intertwines Spanish and English, creating an infinite loop of dialogues between languages, pages, people, and words.
