Written by Andrea Domanick and KCRW Staff
Jul. 03, 2021
When listening to the remarkable debut full length from Genesis Owusu, “Smiling With No Teeth, one can t help but be struck by the sheer number of different genres between which the Ghana-born, Australia-based artist bounces at a head-snapping pace. There’s sludgy techno ( On the Move! ), synthy New Wave ( The Other Black Dog ), modern electronic R&B ( Centerfold ), retro soul ( Waitin On Ya & “Smiling With No Teeth”), political-leaning hip-hop ( I Don t See Colour ), and even punk rock ( Black Dogs ).
It’s an incredible feat, considering it took genre-bending artists like Bowie, Talking Heads, Grace Jones, or, more recently, Anderson .Paak, entire careers to cover this much musical ground. Yet Owusu who just delivered a powerhouse live set on Morning Becomes Eclectic keeps things cohesive with the common denominator that is his undeniable voice, presence, and lyrical prowess, making for one
Cape May MAC Announces Spring Summer 2021 Major Tours and Events
(CAPE MAY, NJ) Cape May MAC offers admission to the Emlen Physick Estate, the Cape May Lighthouse and the World War II Lookout Tower, as well as trolley, walking, house and boat tours throughout the year. Dates and times vary seasonally. Visit capemaymac.org for schedules and to purchase tickets online.
Schedules are being updated regularly. Tickets may also be purchased at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth during open hours, and at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street in Cape May. Call 609-884-5404 for visitor services information and to purchase tickets by phone.
The farm is at 133 Church Road.
For reservations or information, call (609) 654-8643 or visit johnsonsfarm.com.
Concerts continue at the Levoy Theatre
MILLVILLE - The Levoy Theatre plans to offer a variety of performances in the coming months.
The schedule, through June 4, includes:
Laurel Canyon Band, a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, 6 and 9 p.m. April 17, tickets $35 and $45.
Broken Arrow, a tribute to Neil Young, 6 and 9 p.m. April 24, tickets $35 and $45.
The E Street Shuffle, a tribute to the Boss/Springsteen, 6 and 9 p.m. May 1, tickets $35 and $45.
The PettyBreakers, a tribute to Tom Petty, 8 p.m. May 22, tickets $29 to $34.