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, Feb 26, 2013
Theater review: 'Fela!' is ferocious, exuberant, but also a little irresponsible
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The Broadway hit dazzles during opening night at Charlotte's Belk Theater.
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Hip-hop and the Million Man March
Where were the rappers during Louis Farrakhan's recent Day of Atonement in Charlotte?
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Hip-hop Unplugged Part 1 at Mint Museum tonight
by Jeff Hahne
The show will present the story of hip-hop through the creative eyes of the artists it has inspired.
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, Oct 12, 2011
CD Review: J. Cole, "Cole World: The Sideline Story"
by Mark Kemp
Can major label debut match the talent shown on his mixtapes?
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, Nov 23, 2010
This week's new releases (11/23/2010)
by Jeff Hahne
A few big names releasing albums on the holiday week.
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, Nov 18, 2010
Plastic bag rap
by Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman
Paper or plastic?
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, Sep 10, 2010
Willow Smith - Next child star?
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, Aug 26, 2010
He should stick to porn: Brian Pumper tries to diss Jay-Z
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, Aug 23, 2010
From money shots to hip-hop
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Who told adult film stars they could rap?
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, Jun 13, 2010
Live review: Bonnaroo Saturday
by Jeff Hahne
Stevie Wonder and Jay-Z cap long day of fantastic music.
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, Jun 12, 2010
Bonnaroo - Saturday preview
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, Jun 8, 2010
A quick guide for Bonnaroo 2010
by Jeff Hahne
Here's a quick look at each day and some bands you might want to check out.
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, Apr 7, 2010
The 'smell my finger' microphone position
by Jeff Hahne
Jay-Z always has one finger on his lip, four on the mic.
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, Mar 25, 2010
Why care about Bonnaroo?
by Jeff Hahne
Festival gives an opportunity to see a variety of bands that don't visit Charlotte often.
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, Feb 10, 2010
Bonnaroo lineup sounds good to me
by Jeff Hahne
From headliners to the smaller stage acts, Bonnaroo 2010 shaping up nicely.
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, Feb 9, 2010
Bonnaroo bands announced today
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Who will play the June festival in Tennessee?
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, Jan 26, 2010
Bonna-rumors
by Jeff Hahne
Who will be performing at this year's Bonnaroo?
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, Dec 22, 2009
Video: Jay-Z & Mr. Hudson's "Young Forever"
by Mike McCray
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, Oct 28, 2009
ESPN is killing me with BP3
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