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Muslim Identity on U-M Campus: Abraham Ahmed Mustafa Achachi Matsui
“Wherever I go in the country, I kind of get pre-set in people’s mind as whatever underclass that is. It’s a harsh word, but it is the reality of things.” In this series of posts and interviews curated by Annick Odom, we explore Muslim identity on U-M campus.
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Muslim Identity on U-M Campus: Ayah Issa
In this series of posts and interviews curated by Annick Odom, we explore Muslim identity on U-M campus. In her essay “The One Fountain with the Chipped Away Paint,” Ayah Issah reflects on her identity.
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Expand Your Musical Taste with Kamasi Washington
If you’re a Kendrick Lamar fan looking to expand your musical taste, or add more variety to your Spotify Playlists, your search just might bring you to a new genre. Listeners of To Pimp a Butterfly are aware of the album’s passionate social message, artistry, and musical poise. Yet, what they may not know is that one of the artists who worked with Kendrick Lamar on the record is leaving behind a legacy of his own.
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Applications Closed: Wallace Blogging Fellows
Announcing new UMS Wallace Blogging Fellowships! Applications are due July 18, 2016.
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Interview: UMS Choral Union Conductor Scott Hanoian
Interview with UMCU conductor and music director Scott Hanoian, an organist, accompanist, and conductor, and graduate of the University of Michigan.
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Why are Beethoven’s String Quartets widely regarded as his “greatest compositions”?
A French horn performance major at the University of Michigan dives into the Beethoven Quartets.