“Tyron” proves Slowthai’s musical prowess as well as his apathy
Slowthai, a rapper, has been on a roll in recent years. His 2019 debut album “Nothing Great About Britain” rose to number nine on the UK charts and since then, […]
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The University of Idaho is hosting the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival virtually this year.
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival coordinators have created a world-renowned virtual experience
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, normally held on the University of Idaho’s campus is one of the largest educational jazz festivals in the world, according to festival manager Joshua Skinner. […]
A Hybrid Jazz Concert
Featured Guest Navin Chettri performed in the virtual concert Friday night
This year’s World Music Celebration Concert was different from its eight predecessors as viewers joined a Zoom panelist presentation rather than attending the event in-person. This concert was anything but […]
Best songs to listen to for Valentine’s Day
Some music to listen to for whatever mood you are feeling on February 14th TAG: Music, List, Rap, R&B, LIFE
With Valentine’s Day coming up, romance is in the air. With the universal language of the world being music, let’s look at some of the best songs to listen to. […]
Looking back on Wu-Tang clan’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
On Nov. 9, 1993, the entire rap world changed. Wu-Tang Clan dropped their iconic debut album: “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).” The album has been universally acclaimed and has reason […]
Explore the world of classical music with the Auditorium Chamber Music Series
St. Lawrence String Quartet takes up virtual residency hosted by the school of music
In New York City in 1977, Leonard Garrison is transfixed by famed African American Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald. There are no barriers between her and the soaring notes, and her […]
“Whole Lotta Red” cements Carti as a mainstay in the rap world
Playboi Carti proves as divisive as ever with sophomore album
Ever since Playboi Carti’s self-titled mixtape debut, he has been an extremely polarizing figure in the rap world. He has carved space for other artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, an artist he has frequently collaborated with. Following his debut album, “Die Lit,” he achieved more clout and a cult following he gained with his mixtape and his single “Magnolia.” However, with a bigger following comes more criticism. His music falls under the “love it or hate it” spectrum of music, with many people listening to “Die Lit” on repeat, and those who don’t accredit Carti as an incredible artist.
An artist not looking for fame
UI graduate-student shares his musical experience and plans for the future
Ariel Bencobo, an M.A. student at the University of Idaho, is passionate about music and is not looking for fame.
Top ten albums of 2020
KUOI Music Director rates the following albums released in 2020
Music has been the one thing that hasn’t been a let down this year. Let’s look at the albums that standout in this messed up timeline we call 2020.
Ghosts, ghouls and tubas
Tubaween is back to add something to Halloween
Tubaween is a musical event that was originally put on by the Vandal Marching Band, but has since been incorporated into the Lionel Hampton School of Music. Tubaween has hosted every Halloween, and members of the Lionel Hampton School of music put on a musical performance with mostly the tuba players.