Category: Music

Fast 4: Meklit

Here are 4 fast facts to get you ready for Meklit’s Lafayette Theater performance on Saturday, February 27 at 8 p.m.

2016 GRAMMYs Winners - Pentatonix, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Buddy Guy

Convos alumni had a big year at the 2016 GRAMMYs

Past Purdue Convos performers won across multiple categories in the 2016 GRAMMYs. Several Convos alumni were nominated, as well.

TED Global Fellow Meklit to perform at Purdue

Ethiopian-born and Brooklyn-raised cultural activist Meklit will bring a blend of jazz, folk, and global roots to the stage at Lafayette Theater.

The song-and-dance fable, “42nd Street,” comes to Purdue

The quintessential backstage musical-comedy classic, “42nd Street,” will bring a show-stopping performance to Elliott Hall of Music this March.

Fast 4: Harpeth Rising

Harpeth Rising will be at Carnahan Hall at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. on both Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6.

Harpeth Rising brings “chambergrass” to Carnahan Hall

Harpeth Rising, the self-styled “chambergrass” trio, will unite the violin, banjo, and cello to blend folk and rock with chamber and newgrass.

Tian Jianan is a 21-year-old virtuoso of the bayan, a chromatic button-keyboard accordion. Her performance is part of the 2016 Chinese New Year celebration at Purdue.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Purdue

Here are some handy recipes to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year at home with your loved ones.

Five women musicians pose together with their instruments, including a double bass, trumpet, saxophone, and drumsticks, against a plain white background. They are smiling and dressed in black and white attire.

Take 5 with DIVA Jazz Orchestra

Learn 5 new things about the group before their Purdue Jazz Fest headlining performance on Friday, January 22nd.

DIVA Jazz Orchestra kicks off Purdue Jazz Festival

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will let the music speak for itself as they help ring in the 2016 Purdue Jazz Festival with their roaring sound and sublime swing.

10 artists that have featured the accordion

Tian Jianan isn’t a lone accordionist. Here’s a list of 10 bands and singers that use the accordion from time to time to create new sounds.

Red text reads “CONVOS” with “PURDUE CONVOCATIONS” below it. White snowflakes are lightly overlaid on the letters, giving a winter or holiday theme.

Five classic holiday favorites

Happy Holidays from the 2015-16 Season artists! Here are some classic songs to get you into the Holiday spirit from some of this Season’s featured artists.

Violinist In Mo Yang holds his instrument

Program Notes for In Mo Yang’s Performance at Purdue

Violinist, In Mo Yang, will perform at Purdue University on November 13. His performance will include works by: Mozart, Grieg, Ravel and more!