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Pickin' Some Grass

By Harmony Johnson | February 28

From breakneck banjo riffs to high-lonesome vocals, from Appalachian square dances to Carrboro contra dances, North Carolinians have nurtured the growth ...

Video Showing Offers Perspective on Al-Jazeera

By Graham Parker | February 27

Students and faculty will get a rare inside look at the Arab world today, courtesy of a unique presentation by UNC Professor Gorham Kindem. Kindem, a ...

Toned-Down Jazz Festival Back on Campus

By Jill Spivey | February 22

Sandwiched between two historic events, the 24th annual Carolina Jazz Festival is a more scaled-back affair. Last year's festival occurred in the midst ...

Classic Disney Elements Fail to Rescue Modern Disney Sequel

By Brooks Firth | February 21

"Return to Never Land" 2 Stars The story always ends the same. Peter leaps off Wendy's windowsill, yells "Goodbye Wendy!" and Wendy always believes in ...

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By Michelle Jarobe | February 21

Sun Ra Lanquidity Recorded in 1976 during the Arkestra's sojourn to Philadelphia, Lanquidity is the perfect mix of astrofunk with loose, grooving jazz. ...

Capleton Fails to Produce Sparks; Mosley Channels Usher

By Staff Editor | February 21

Capleton Still Blazin' Three Stars Jamaican reggae master Capleton is angry, and he wants to tell you about it -- too bad you won't be able to understand ...

Blind Boys Make Believers Out of Cradle Audience

By Joanna Pearson | February 21

The Blind Boys Cat's Cradle Sunday, Jan. 17 5 Stars If the second coming had happened Sunday night, I would have been right there. When Jesus does come ...

Owens' Devout, Skilled Warbling Neglects Secular Sensibilities

By Allison Rost | February 21

Two Stars The proliferation of young female sirens on the airwaves today, from Michelle Branch to Jewel, leaves little room for generic competitors to ...

Socially Conscious 'John Q' Takes Health Care Hostage

By Evan Lucas | February 21

"John Q." 3 Stars If your child were desperately ill and in need of a heart transplant, how far would you go to make sure he received the necessary ...

And The Grammy Goes To...

By Staff Editor | February 21

The 44th Grammy Awards will be presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 on CBS, and the Diversions staff picked who should win if there is any justice in this ...

Committee Supports Moving Forward With Public Art

By Jenise Hudson | February 19

Members of the Public Art Committee decided Monday that they are prepared to move forward with plans for a public arts initiative at UNC. Voting unanimously ...

'Shutterbabe' Author Recounts Adventures

By Michelle Jarboe | February 18

With her petite form mostly hidden by a podium, author and photojournalist Deborah Kogan challenged her audience with images and words about war, adventure ...

Cake Saunters Onstage With Anti-Rock Star Stereotype

By Trafton Drew | February 14

Cake The Ritz Thursday, Feb. 7 4 Stars When someone mentions aviator sunglasses and mesh hats, the words usually don't conjure an image of a rock star. ...

Lambchop Conjures Up Sultry Torch Singer Image

By Ashley Atkinson | February 14

Lambchop Is a Woman 4 Stars Nashville, Tenn., is known these days as a music-making machine that chews up aspiring country artists and spits them out ...

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By Nick Parker | February 14

"Rule of The Bone," Russell Banks Following the life of Chapman (a.k.a. Bone), this book is a coming-of-age novel that will change the way you look ...

Lambchop Conjures Up Sultry Torch Singer Image

By Ashley Atkinson | February 14

Lambchop Is a Woman 4 Stars Nashville, Tenn., is known these days as a music-making machine that chews up aspiring country artists and spits them out ...

Cracker Struggles With Pop-Stardom; NIN Revisits Misery

By Staff Editor | February 14

Matt Pond PA The Green Fury 3 Stars The experience of listening to Matt Pond PA's The Green Fury leaves one feeling an oddly pleasurable malaise. Matt ...

The Big Quiz

By Staff Editor | February 14

Print this page and fill out the answers of fun pop culture questions. Bring your quiz answers to The Daily Tar Heel office with your name, phone number ...

Schwarzenegger Fails to Overpower Terrorist Flick's Mediocre Plot Twist

By Jenise Hudson | February 14

"Collateral Damage" 2 Stars Originally postponed for its sensitive content in the wake of Sept. 11, "Collateral Damage" serves up a mediocre plot that ...

Black Encourages, Warns UNC Students

By Nick Parker | February 12

Before his nearly sold-out show at Memorial Hall, comedian and UNC alumnus Lewis Black shared his anger and his experiences with students studying theater ...