PHOTOS BY JACOB WALSH BrandonEv White (left), aka Bushido Garvey, was one of several Rochester rappers to appear on Negus Don t Bow, produced by Cello Brown. In his new politically-charged song, Rochester rapper BrandonEv White challenges the listener with a simple question: “How U MAGA???” The message meant to challenge complicity with racism and white supremacy is delivered via a musical Trojan horse of smooth jazz saxophone set over a loping hip-hop beat. It is as if White is trying to make a bitter pill easier to swallow for a white easy-listening audience. While “How U MAGA???” is quick to point out the bigotry of former President Donald Trump, White also picks generational failures in the American economic, political, and media landscapes that have perpetuated the marginalization of Black people.
A look at the 2020 Rochester music scene Great music at a bad time. That s the title of a new playlist put together by CITY Magazine. As written by arts editor Daniel Kushner, the playlist is a non-comprehensive but varied collection of some of Rochester’s best new audio creations. From the country rock of Benton Sillick’s project The Heavy Love Trust to the big-band feel of up-and-coming pop bands such as The Sideways and Nancy, from the gritty, impassioned hip-hop of artists including Capital Cee and Young, Black, and Gifted to fantastic vocal performances by Danielle Ponder and She Rise local music stepped up to provide a feel-good respite, a momentary escape, and at times poignant reflection on the difficult times we live in.
First hour: What to expect with COVID-19 vaccine side effects
Second hour: A look at the 2020 Rochester music scene
Healthcare workers and COVID-19 vaccine trial participants in Rochester began receiving their first dose of the vaccine on Tuesday. Experts say the side effects are mild and relatively common, but there are growing calls for employers to be flexible with employees in the 24-48 hours after vaccination. We talk about what to expect with side effects and how it has been going for early vaccine recipients. Our guests:
Deborah Pierce, M.D., clinical associate professor of family medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center