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Maxwell Delivers a Soulful Masterclass

Published 7 months ago • 1 min read

Maxwell Delivers a Soulful Masterclass

Maxwell’s music has been the soundtrack to my life since he dropped his debut album, Urban Hang Suite. Even after all these years, that record still holds a top spot in my collection and remains a cornerstone of the neo-soul movement. Naturally, I was excited to finally see the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artist perform live at The Serenade Tour at the Smart Financial Centre.

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Ishida Dance’s Inside My Walls Delivers Haunting Storytelling Through Movement

What I’ve always admired about Ishida Dance is Brett Ishida’s ability to weave movement, light, shadow, and music into captivating stories. With inside my walls, performed at the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston, Ishida showcased work that was layered, poetic, and moving.

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Comicpalooza: Where Cosplay Comes to Life

Comicpalooza is a sprawling convention that brings together fans of comics, anime, film, literature, gaming, and more. But for me, the heart of Comicpalooza has always been the cosplayers.

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Maxwell’s Tiny Desk concert was an intimate, soulful experience where his sensual falsetto and grounded baritone captivated the audience. Nervous but charming, he delivered fan favorites like “Sumthin’ Sumthin’” and “Ascension,” a heartfelt Al Green cover, and showcased his band’s skill, creating a joyful, communal celebration of timeless soul music.

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