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Song 92: A city personified in song
[Still of Kanye West in the video for “Homecoming” directed by Hype Williams] “Homecoming” by Kanye West Elaina: Say what you will about Kanye West, but this song is a jam. I love the idea of Chicago personified as “Windy,” a tough yet nurturing motherly figure, and how even an upbeat, catchy song of Kanye’s… Read more
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Assignment 20: My kind of town
Name: Elaina Dixon Location: Chicago, Illinois Relationship to Music: listener and concert goer Industry: occupational therapist in neuro-rehab You may remember Elaina from the the multi-contributor Valentines week where she and her significant other talked about whether or not they had the same taste in music. This week I talk to her about music local… Read more
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Song 56: First comedy/satire in music
“Hello Mabel” – The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band Written by Holly Where do I begin with the Bonzos? If you had hippie/artist/subversive parents like mine, you would know this is a great band for kids. But they also gave us picture books by Eugene Ionesco, so I don’t know if all parents would agree. It… Read more
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Assignment 12: The Game Changers
[Photo by dsrphoto.com] Name: Holly Rose Location: Pittsburgh-born go-go dancer librarianing in Los Angeles Relationship to music: Listener and creator Industry: Rock and Roll Librarian/Archivist Although the last post may make it seem like Teresa, my previous contributor, is a very shy and private person, she is really the reason I have met some amazing people… Read more
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Song 5: We are all queens
[“Androgyny” Photo by Monica Orozco] “Heroes” by David Bowie 5songprjct: Two of your picks are very famous for their transformations. David Bowie has transformed not only his music but his aesthetic along with every album. This is also true of Madonna. The photo you did of the Aladdin Sane cover really struck me. It is… Read more
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Assignment 1: Escapism
[Hit It!” photo by Monica Orozco] Name: Monica Orozco, aka deMonica Place: El A Your relationship to music: It is my escape Industry: Photographer. You can find her on instagram and on the web at demonicaphoto I first met Monica at a Devo concert at the Hollywood Park Racetrack six or so years ago. Meeting… Read more
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