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Cee Lo Green encouraged this Penn Alum to focus on her artistry
A few years ago at the Grammy Awards, Penn alum musician Carly Robyn Green sang as a back-up vocalist for Cee Lo Green. When Carly confided to Cee Lo that it’s the timeless, classic songs that inspire her most as an artist and songwriter, he encouraged her to focus her own artistry on making music that matters […]
This Spoken Word Artist is not going to Africa for Safari or Volunteering; “he’s just going” (VIDEO)
Over the past few years I have been amazed at the Penn alumni and undergrad talent that has come out of this new genre of entertainment called “spoken word“. Before there was Alysia, Aysha, Josh and Caroline, there was Carlos. And if you recall, Carlos Andrés Gómez (C’04) was my #2 pick of my then […]
He IS the Next Great Artist: Penn Alum Wins Reality Show!
A few months ago I introduced you to Penn alum Abdi Farah (C’09) as a contestant on the Bravo TV show “The Next Great Artist”. Well, after 10 weeks, last night Abdi was crowned the well deserved winner of the show! This guy has some major, major, talent. After the jump check his final pieces […]
This Spoken Word Artist Has A New Book, A New Love and a New Target Named Bernie Madoff (VIDEO)
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. I LOVE these Excelano Project undergrads and alumni. Their form of art, the spoken word, is loaded with emotion and passion. Back in 2007, I reported on Caroline Rothstein’s (C’06, Excelano Project) powerful “They Call Me Granola” performance. Now almost 2 years later, Caroline’s still on […]
His Artistic Eye: New Talent from the Class of 2012
The school year just started and another new crop of diverse and talented freshmen are now on campus, embracing traditions and getting ready to campaign …not only for Obama and McCain, but for themselves. (Freshmen, get some ideas as to how last year’s candidates used video to promote themselves here!). The Class of 2012 is […]
Music Mondays: This Hip-Hop Artist Wants Change
I recently discovered a new Penn talent in the world of hip hop. He’s opened up for various world-wide and local icons such as Ludacris, The Pack, Yukmouth, Frontline, and many more. …And he’s an undergrad. I’ll be honest, I don’t follow Hip-Hop too much, but when I heard Etan (C’11) music, I became a […]
