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Apollo Fresh

Apollo Fresh brings a unique twist to mainstream rap

April 6, 2017

Apollo Fresh brings a trap sound to South Florida, giving his own unique twist and perspective on the ultra-popular sound in mainstream rap. The young rapper from Broward County serves bass-heavy beats...

FGCU NestFest

FGCU’s Nest Fest doesn’t disappoint

April 6, 2017

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd and artist Waka Flocka Flame performed at Nest Fest Wednesday,...

FGCU NestFest

Waka Flocka and Rae Sremmurd were adorably rambunctious at this year’s Nest Fest

April 6, 2017

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Hip hop artist duo Rae Sremmurd and artist Waka Flocka Flame performed for Nest...

Yun Cao FGCU pianist

88 keys to success: The beginning of an FGCU pianist’s story

April 1, 2017

When he was eight years old, the course of Yun Cao’s life changed forever. He and his mother immigrated to the United States, and he began playing the piano. Though at the time, the young boy thought...

Drake’s ‘More Life’ combines old and new sounds

March 22, 2017

In 2009, Drake released a mixtape that sounded like an album. In 2017, he continues to break new ground by releasing a “playlist” that sounds better than his last album. On the 22-track playlist, Drake...

Kick off your summer festival schedule with Miami Music Week

March 19, 2017

From March 21 to 26, Miami kicks off its summer of music festivals with Miami Music Week with events all over the city. Many artists will be in attendance, ranging from well-known artists like Steve Aoki...

Drake’s ‘More Life’ finally gets release date

March 16, 2017

It’s the moment all Drake fans have been waiting for: Drake has announced the release date for his upcoming project, “More Life: The Playlist,” Saturday, March 18. Since Drake announced on OVO Radio...

Okeechobee Fest

Gallery: Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival Day 2

March 5, 2017

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Okeechobee Fest

Gallery: Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival Day 1

March 4, 2017

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Pianist at Bower

‘Italian Pianist From Japan!’ impresses audiences

March 3, 2017

Giuseppe Mariotti, assisted by Michael Baron, gave a skilled piano performance featuring works from acclaimed and challenging composers at “Italian Pianist From Japan!.” The show was presented on Feb....

Brandon James

Nashville style comes to Downtown Fort Myers

March 2, 2017

Nashville style, local music and a fun and rambunctious atmosphere will collide this upcoming Saturday, March 4 with The Hideaway, hosting its “Songwriter Music Jam.” Brandan James, who recently released...

The Helmsmen wins ‘Weekly Fan Favorite’ in NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ contest

February 24, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzV5yOWO6XQ In a contest where unconventional office spaces become creative platforms for musicians, the FGCU alumnus-founded band The Helmsmen won the “Weekly Fan Favorite”...

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