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Many hip-hop devotees would say that hip-hop died when the Sugarhill Gang released their 1979 single, “Rapper’s Delight,” thrusting the genre into the mainstream and away from its improvisational roots. For cynics who feel this way, the small, but well-respected, Nuyorican Poets Café may just be the remedy.
Established in 1973, The Nuyorican Poets Café is [...]

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While music is filled with the names of incredibly famous groups from pop sensations like the Backstreet Boys to the ever-popular Beatles, solo artists have a certain flexibility that is harder for groups to have. Individuals can join and leave bands as they please. Pete Doherty was a brilliant, young, promising artist by himself, who [...]

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“Would you get mad if I didn’t vote for you?” Candidate for Student Union (SU) president Hannah Freiman seems far too busy campaigning to pay attention to Sharel Itzkovich’s (’07) rather unnecessary comment in director Caroline Suh’s new film, “Frontrunners.” But the audience notices, and enjoys the 70-minute long juxtaposition of high school kids being [...]

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As part of The Spectator’s reporting on New York City’s “Best Hole in the Wall Restaurants,” one of our reporters sat down with acclaimed chef and restaurant owner Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez. Rodriguez operates Lassi, an extraordinarily tiny and trendy, restaurant named after the beloved Indian yogurt-shake.
The Spectator: What are the most popular foods and drinks at [...]

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Broadway is without a doubt one of New York City’s hottest attractions. At any time of day, crowds of people swarm the streets and the theaters. No matter what show, the search for the right seat is vital. Every audience member struggles to have the most intimate experience, to feel as though they are a [...]

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Several well-kept secrets remain hidden along the decrepit streets of Tribeca and SoHo, almost obscured by the monotony of dark doors and painted railings. Adorned only by a small plaque on the window, these art galleries are easy to pass by, inconspicuously blending in with their residential neighbors. All of the galleries discussed below have [...]

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Despite its rather dim appearance, Jerry’s Café is one of the wackier restaurants on Chambers street. Offering innovations on typical diner food and friendly—but slow—service, the place is certainly an experience.
A neon-blue “Jerry’s” sign adorns the façade of the diner. Upon entering Jerry’s Cafe, one immediately notices the red leather boots, close-up photos of instruments [...]

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The most popular restaurants in New York City are not always the grandest or the biggest. Despite the glamour associated with the city, many of its restaurants consist of nothing more than a cramped room, a shabby kitchen and numerous tables and chairs shoved into every square inch of available space. The lights are [...]

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It sounds like a likely story. Young teenager gets into a musical genre that he has no cultural or musical connection to. He begins to make this music, generally churning out music that’s not quite as good or authentic as his forbearers. However, make no mistake—Sri Lankan reggae artist Dimitri Wijesinghe is the real deal.
Wijesinghe [...]

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Whether it makes you late for school or is just the friendly-looking red circle underneath the “Chambers St Station” sign, you probably know very little of where the (1) train goes. Spanning a large extent of Manhattan and a small portion of the Bronx, the (1) train passes under hundreds of curious shops and venues. [...]

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