The evolution of R&B: from the 90s to now - The Boar
Nov 13, 2020 · R &B, along with hip-hop, are arguably the two biggest genres of contemporary mainstream music. Nowadays they are arguably interchangeable. Their rise to becoming the most popular genres amongst our generation is an almost 50-year journey beginning in the 90s and culminating with the stardom now enjoyed by prominent R&B artists, such …
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The two identities of Ahmed al-Sharaa: which will shape Syria’s future? On December 8 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, addressed a gathering at Damascus’ Umayyad Mosque.
What is the relationship between science and politics?
T he last year has probably taught the average person – if there can be such a thing – more about science than they ever knew before. Be honest: who knew what an epidemiologist was before February 2020? And that’s before you get me started on SARS-CoV-2 and herd immunity. The frequent appearance of UK scientific and medical advisers Patrick Vallance and Chris Witty has demonstrated how ...
Should governments be able to limit population growth?
Nov 13, 2020 · T he global population is increasing by around 1.5% per year. If this growth rate continues, in less than half a century the number of people who live on the planet will have doubled. Various countries have attempted to control population levels over the past century, but in recent years, it has become enmeshed in debates surrounding climate change.
Has Christmas lost its meaning? - The Boar
Dec 16, 2019 · A s the temperature drops and Christmas fast approaches, the festivities have been well-underway since the start of the month. From 1 st December and often earlier, in shops across the country, decorations are up, Christmas items are out and expensive marketing campaigns have begun. Today, nobody can escape the money-making colossus of business that Christmas is forced to tow along behind it.
How ‘Rent’ revolutionised modern theatre - The Boar
Sep 15, 2020 · I cannot come up with 525,600 reasons as to why I love this musical. Hamilton has been in the limelight for quite some time, and rightfully so, but many new theatre fans may be unaware of the masterpiece that is Rent.Rent crawled so Hamilton could walk. Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired by Rent and the unconventional use of contemporary music in musicals. . Unfortunately, Rent is not as popular ...
‘I can fix him’: an analysis of Succession’s Kendall Roy
Jan 3, 2024 · ‘You’re my number one boy.’ – Logan Roy . The opening scene of Succession seems to tell us everything we need to know about Waystar Royco CEO Logan Roy’s (Brian Cox) troubled son Kendall (Jeremy Strong).Chanting along in the backseat of his private car to The Beastie Boys’ “An Open Letter to NYC” and relentlessly punching the seat in front of him in time with the beat, he seems ...
Should exams be abolished? - The Boar
Feb 8, 2021 · F or young people, exams, like death and taxes, were once certainties of life. That was the case, at least, in a society that couldn’t have imagined a pandemic shutting it down and forcing it to adapt as radically as it has.
How the media can make and break a troubled star
Jul 23, 2020 · N ine years ago today, the world saw the death of a mortal icon and birth of an incomparable legend. For the public, the death of Amy Winehouse was shocking yet simultaneously all too predictable. Through the use of unflattering pictures and sensationalised stories, the media presented an irresistible gateway into the life of the misunderstood singer.
John Powell’s greatest contributions to cinema - The Boar
Dec 2, 2020 · J ohn Powell is one of the most versatile composers working today. Best known for his beautiful scores to a series of modern animated classics, he boasts a formidable filmography that spans multiple genres. Early in his career, Powell was a member of Hans Zimmer’s music studio and frequently collaborated with other composers, but he’s since carved out a distinct sound of his own.