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NT Playlist: Summer Jazz (June 26, 2024)
Jazz rose to the world's eye in the late 19th to early 20th century. With its origins firstly intertwined with African American culture, the genre began blending into other cultures. For example, during the 1920s, bands from the United States and the Philippines visited Japan to perform at local venues. Its influence is still palpable in Tokyo, Japan's capital. It is often forgotten how the jazz genre was popular in America and other countries beyond its borders.
NT Playlist: Earth’s vibrations (April 22, 2024)
Tune in, sit back and celebrate Earth Day by settling back into its melodic roots. Earth Day began in the spring of 1970 when Senator Gaylord Nelson created the international holiday to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This Niner Times playlist incorporates sprinkled soundtracks of PlantWave-based technology. So, every note you hear from the plant is a real-time expression of a shift in a plant. Enjoy the Earth's melodies, as it has spent 4.5 billion years to compose it today.
NT Playlist: Fooling Around (April 1, 2024)
Springtime is here, the season of tussling and bustling with friends. Winter has subdued the sun and returned full circle for the spring solstice. So, if you want to add a little whimsy to your step or plan a small dose of mischief, pop in those headphones. For this April Fools’ Day, Niner Times brings you an array of fun, playful and oddball-sounding collections of songs. Genres vary from chiptunes to video game soundtracks, light webcore and much more.
Commentary: What Laufey’s Grammy win means for Gen Z
Laufey, an Icelandic-Chinese musician, won her first Grammy nomination in the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. And with such an impressive feat, her first-ever nomination for the Grammys left Gen Z celebrating across all social media platforms. Her jazz-inspired pop influence grew in the early 2020s through her debut of "Street by Street," which charted number one on Icelandic Radio.
Film review: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ provides a new nostalgic experience
After first being announced in April 2015, the film "Five Nights at Freddy's" (FNAF) is finally here. Released on Oct. 27, 2023, an uproar of excitement overtook fans who have been long-time followers of the point-and-click survival horror game released on Aug. 8, 2014. After waiting eight long years for the film's release, the movie left mixed impressions. During the film's making, there were issues regarding script writing and crew changes.
The Charlotte Symphony advocates for diversity through live music
Established in 1932, The Charlotte Symphony has performed for the Charlotte community for several decades. The symphony serves as a center for engagement with the Charlotte community, and during the 2023-2024 season, they want the student body of UNC Charlotte to be a part of it. The Charlotte Symphony dedicates itself to uplifting spirits, entertaining and educating listeners of all ages through its diverse musical performances.
Aspen Tech Policy Hub
A climate-focused iteration of the Hub Fellowship that trains technical experts in climate change on the policy process The climate cohort of the Hub Fellowship is a 10-week, full-time, paid program that trains engineers, scientists, technologists, and business experts who already understand climate how to better apply their ideas to policy.
How US Private Prisons Profit From Immigrant Detention
In February 2015, a large-scale prison uprising broke out at the Willacy County Correctional Center in Raymondville, Texas. The detention center has experienced riots like this in the past over several other issues, such as inadequate health services, inhumane conditions, and sexual abuse.[i] However, the grievances that sparked this most recent uprising are representative of a larger and more elusive epidemic.
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