Articles from July, 2008

arts 07.04.08 Why Re-Read?

In an age of unbelievable artistic abundance, Nick Martens urges us to slow down and re-examine the works that really matter.

arts 07.02.08 The Innuendo of R. Kelly

In light of R. Kelly’s recent acquittal on all fourteen counts of child pornography, venerable musical scholar Jeff Merrion examines the subtlety and grace of the R&B star’s work.

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