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Author: Benjamin Zahnd

Is it still okay to play Mo Bamba?

20 September 2019
Benjamin Zahnd
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Consider this conundrum, the more catchy or relatable a song, no matter the quality of its composition, often predicts its possibility of becoming overplayed. It…

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Advice Column: Become a music explorer

15 March 2019
Benjamin Zahnd
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I have witnessed the stagnation of many people’s musical experiences and explorations –  this is a result of routine lifestyles. Routine has created a stif-fness…

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A review of Twenty One Pilots’ Trench

19 October 2018
Benjamin Zahnd
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Oct. 5 marked the release of Twenty One Pilots’ newest album “Trench,” described by some as their most important album release yet. After taking a…

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Harriman Jewell’s 54th season presents unique opportunities for Jewell students

12 October 2018
Benjamin Zahnd
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In 1965, Richard Harriman sought to bring undiscovered musical artists to the eyes of Kansas Citians and to ultimately unleash the unlimited power of music…

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Music Column: “Jewell’s Flash to the Past”

14 September 2018
Benjamin Zahnd
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In September of 1968, Cream, accompanied by Ginger Baker on drums, Eric Clapton on guitar and Jack Bruce on bass released “Wheels of Fire”– an…

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