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Cannon Shots

Understanding mastering and the "loudness wars" that inevitably ensue among music fans jockeying for their tracks to be heard

Josh Rzepka at home in two worlds

Trumpeter Josh Rzepka is comfortable playing in two worlds. Last summer, the 26 year-old Akron native produced a CD of all original jazz tunes, this week he released an album of baroque music. For Rzepka, mastering both styles requires mental and physical dexterity. WKSU's Jeff St. Clair reports.

Artists must develop authentic brands

Set the needle above the record and let it play. Thank you Mr DJ for playing my song. It is always a pleasure to finally hear your music on radio. In the last article I deliberately used terms that artists dont usually use in their everyday routines, music product, market remember.

Richard Alan Smith, Kevin Spears perform Friday at Eighty-Five

Eighty-Five, 900 Front Ave., on Friday (July 30) hosts a performer known for mastering an African instrument and a guitarist who had a hand in music for the film Ray, which stars Jamie Foxx . The lineup includes The Richard Smith Band with opening act Kevin Spears at 10 p.m. The cost is $8. Atlanta-based Spears is nicknamed KalimbaMan for his skills on the kalimba, an instrument with African ...

Mastering Tradition

"Our main goal from the outside is that cultural expression continues in the community." by Rachel Krause Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but when it comes to keeping traditions alive, imitation is also a lifeline. Idaho has become a welcoming community for a range of nationalities, each bringing unique cultural arts ranging from Burundi basket weaving to Turkish drumming into ...