Takuya Hirano, Tulane University professor of music industry studies, describes himself as a “third culture kid.” Born in Japan but raised in the United States, Hirano’s cross-cultural upbringing...

“Please I’m asking for a second to show some magic to a man.”   I listened to that line over and over, the catchiness and soulful voice compelling me to hit repeat. Accompanied by...

What better way to celebrate Blackness and all its gifts than by giving flowers to one of the greatest cultural progenitors? Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, Helen Folsade Adu, known as Sade, is the enigmatic...

With finals fast approaching and a rainy winter in the rearview mirror, Tulanians are eager to break out their warmer-weather wardrobes. After such a dreary beginning to the semester, however, some...

If you haven’t heard of Jacob Collier yet, don’t worry – chances are, it won’t be long before he’s a household name. Born to a family of musicians in North London in 1994, Collier has lived...

Color guard is not for the uncoordinated. Guard members perform with an almost inherent sense of rhythm, all the while deftly manipulating rifles and flags. The dexterity and dynamism of the guard...