Common
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common, is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, many people describe him as being a conscious hip hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s, after which he gained notable mainstream success through his work with the soulquarians.
As well as music, Common has worked as an actor, on the films 'Smokin' Aces' (as Sir Ivy) 'American Gangster' (as Turner Lucas) and 'Wanted'. He may also be seen in cameo roles in films such as 'Brown Sugar'.
His debut was the 1992 album Can I Borrow A Dollar, but he achieved little critical or commercial success until 1994's Resurrection, an instant classic. He produced several more albums, notably Like Water For Chocolate and the highly experimental Electric Circus, before releasing the Kanye West and J Dilla-produced Be in 2005, which was his first album to receive widespread mainstream appeal and radio playtime.
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2010-03-13 Baroque Ensemble "Musica Sequenza" Performs at Baruch Performing Arts Center
"Musica Sequenza" performs a selection of Vivaldi's four unknown concertos as The New Four Seasons, arranged by Burak Ozdemir and C.P.E. Bach Pastorale for Violin, Bassoon and Basso Continue. Musica Sequenza an early music ensemble founded by Burak Ozdemir, is comprised of Juilliard musicians who shared a common passion for music from the early ages. The ensemble performs music ranging from renaissance to late rococo on both modern and period instrument. The ensemble made its debut on January 20...
2010-03-13 Padam Padam Returns!
Padam Padam transports you to cabarets and streets, nooks and crannies, in corners of the world, playing and singing music from contemporary America, steamy Latin America and the European cabaret scene. You'll find yourself wandering down late night memory-drenched streets in Grenada, huddling together in a tornado in Barbados and rafting through canyons in the sand. Come hear tunes by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, Eddie Cantor, Xavier Cugart, Tom Waits, Jacques Brel and even Ms. Piaf herself. ...
2010-03-13 Boombox, Blvd, Fresh2death
'Boombox' evolved through the common visualization of a pair of forward thinking artists from diverse musical backgrounds. This pair of dynamic artists includes producer/DJ Russ Randolph and singer/songwriter/guitarist Zion Rock Godchaux. Their project has a truly unique sound that is created by combining turntables and a guitar with a lot of looping electronica.
2010-03-14 Nick Moss & the Flip Tops
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2010-03-14 Heidi Muller & Bob Webb - In Concert
Heidi Muller & Bob Webb perform original songs, traditional music and songs of place with roots spreading from West Virginia to the Pacific Northwest. Influences from both regions weave through Heidi's award-winning songwriting, crystalline vocals and the duo’s dynamic arrangements of mountain dulcimers, guitars, electric cello and mandolin. Veteran touring artists from Charleston, WV, their credits include Mountain Stage and Kerrville. Heidi has six CDs, has toured for 25 years and played a...
