By Emmanuel Gutierrez |Asst. Features Editor| The Mojalet Dance Company expressed heartfelt emotion through movement in conjunction with Rhythm Talk Music’s heart-pounding jam sessions on Oct. 8. The percussion trio and their instruments were bathed in a surreal light fusion of orange and yellow, much like that of an oversaturated sunset. A male and female dancer swayed on stage, reminiscent of the ancient martial art of the praying mantis. “It was an interplay between dance and music. It was lovely,” said student Nicole Lopez. The dancers spouted grand epics with wordless dialogue; the snare and bass drums composed the backdrops to their graceful fables. Their twisting, … [Read more...] about Mojalet Dance Company bodies do the talking
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Tala Rasa Percussion
By Rachel Molina |Staff Writer| This man used his hands to slap his stomach, chest, and legs while on the floor. Percussion can be created out of anything that you can strike and makes sound. Traditional drums, frying pans, Marimbas and the human body were among the instruments used to convey music by the group “Tala Rasa Percussion” on Wednesday, May 14. This rhythmic performance took place in the CSUSB Performing Arts Theater and was attended by forty people. “Tala Rasa Percussion” engaged the audience with their profound expression and interpretation to the music of Mark Applebaum, Fredrick Andersson, Rudiger Pawassar, Vinko Globokar, Alejandro Vinao, and Iannis … [Read more...] about Tala Rasa Percussion
Drumming for Homecoming
By Sharonda Harris Staff Writer In honor of CSUSB’s Homecoming, students enjoyed a percussion packed musical performance that incorporated a bit of home improvement tools. Students were able to attend a free Homecoming concert featuring the band Recycled Percussion on Tuesday Feb. 22 in the Den on campus. Recycled Percussion rattled tin cans, drummed down gigantic ladders, and even incorporated power tools with large firework-like sparkles on the stage. “I thought that the band was amazing. They got everyone up and dancing, singing along, and cheering. It was also great how the band was so patient with the crowed to sign autographs, take pictures, and just talk to some people. I … [Read more...] about Drumming for Homecoming
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