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Guest Posts
I’ve read time and time again that art is a reflection of humanity and our time. After 30 years on this planet I’ve realized that protests are truly one the greatest masterpieces of human creation. Protest reflects humanity: our rage, our hunger, and our inspiration for change. There are many different ways to protest, but […]
Social Culture
It was powerful. As I attended the Los Angeles’ massive march for Black Lives Matter, my heart felt so full and so broken at the same time. But this is what needs to happen and there’s no time to be sad. Racism needs to be headlined and addressed. It needs to be uncomfortable and front […]
Electronic
Buku Music and Arts Project approaches for its ninth year. Taking place in New Orleans on March 20th – 21st, this coasted and themed get together continues to impress with quality that resembles their diverse musical lineup which features electronica, hip-hop, and live bands. Surrounded in late-winter carnival extension celebrations of Mardi Gras and its […]
Art
Bio-Haque with Grimes, Sophie and Nina Kraviz at RC Cola. An open-air warehouse in Wynwood was the destination of Friday night’s mission. After teasing her ‘one night only’ Bio-Haque show the past few weeks, we were beyond excited to see what Grimes had dreamt up, especially amidst the backdrop of Art Basel. The old warehouse […]
Literature
James Arthur Baldwin of Harlem, New York was an amazing novelist and intellectual. He was a friend of many influential literary figures including Allen Ginsberg and Maya Angelou. James Baldwin spent his final years in France, dying of stomach cancer in 1985. The words in his work speak volumes for the both racially and sexually […]
![The eclectic vibrancy of Barcelona creates its own collaborative music scene [Travel Editorial]](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80)
New Music
Flamenco might be the most renowned sound of Spain, but the region of Catalonia has its own distinct flavor. In particular, the captivating capital of Barcelona is a deliciously eclectic kaleidoscope of genres that represents its international culture as well as a willingness to adapt to the influx of immigrants and expats. From my time […]
![Jasmine and Jazz: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2019 Celebrates Life, Love and Music [Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/e270b16e-img-2048-e1579225155881.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
For New Orleans residents, the Jazz Fest spirit is alive and well all year round. Celebrating 50 years, I was ecstatic to experience Jazz Fest for the very first time. As a relatively new jazz listener, I knew I loved classic players like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, but I had yet to dig […]
![Highlights of SXSW 2019: Dungeon Family, Ivy Roots, Elevated Taste Showcase, Hembree and More [Artist Spotlight]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1e4d79c1-dh-dungeon-family_outdoor-stage_auditorium-shores_031519_01.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Highlight Talents of this Years SXSW In years past, the giant known as South By SouthWest would dominate my friends and I’s schedules – we’d spend weeks RSVPing to parties, checking our spam folders for any missed confirmations and making sure our most looked forward to artists had open tour dates – in those days, […]
Hip-Hop
With the release of his new project, Facetious, Boulder artist Quinn Lynch better known as 5ve is helping pave the way for lyrical MCs in the Colorado rap scene. With a plethora of talented features on Facetious, 5ve is shining light on plenty of Colorado talent while simultaneously telling his story over instrumentals with influences ranging from jazz, […]
![Staring Deep into ‘Empath Eyes’ with Founder Jeff Warnock [Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/af783422-p1266810.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Interviews
Pursuing a passion in music and digital media, Empath Eyes founder Jeff Warnock has proved his commitment to learning his trade over years of practice. Elevating his homemade studio into a full-service digital marketing agency, Warnock has found that adapting to change is the key to success. Not only has Warnock created a comfortable life […]