A South High tradition: Pop Singers sing carols in the hallways

December 23, 2011 • Erika Roedl, News & Web Editor  
Filed under A & E, Music

Donned in holiday “ugly sweaters” the South High Pop Singers went to different areas of the school bringing holiday cheer just in time for break. Share this:  Read More →

Junior Jamal Dyar emerges in local rap community

December 2, 2011 • Amin Amin, Staff writer  
Filed under A & E, Music

 Ran$om, known by most as junior Jamal Dyar, has recently released his second debut single “Drive Slow.” Dyar’s rap style is unique. He raps about his daily lifestyle and how life is for teenagers in today’s society. Dyar refers to himself as a “lyrical politician rapper”... Read more »

Concert for a cause: Performing artist shares cultural history, interests students

November 18, 2011 • Erika Roedl, News & Web editor  
Filed under A & E, Music, Theater

The audience cheered as the woman on stage put on a flat brim fitted hat and a beat started to play through some speakers. They clapped and yelled and nodded their heads to the rhythm, but the crowd quickly grew quiet. They were listening to the lyrics, a story of a woman who had to adjust and readjust... Read more »

Dakota Jazz Combo gives South students

October 11, 2011 • Elise Sommers, Staff writer  
Filed under A & E, Music

Recording their own CD.  Networking with prominent figures in their area.  Performing at festivals and young artist’s series around the Twin Cities.  To many aspiring musicians, it sounds like a dream.  But for seniors Sam Wildenauer, Joe Suihkonen, and five other talented young jazz musicians... Read more »

Cemetery gets help from singer Jeremy Messersmith and South volunteers

October 11, 2011 • Caroline Stevens, Arts & Entertainment editor  
Filed under A & E, Music

South volunteers were found scattered all over the Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery this Saturday for a benefit to raise money for the cemetery. Musical guests included Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles, along with Jeremy Messersmith. The benefit was run by Friends of the Cemetery, a group... Read more »

Student bands flourish at South high

April 15, 2011 • Aeon Bollig, Staff Writer  
Filed under A & E, Music

This article was published in the Southerner spring news magazine. The lights dimmed at The Beat Coffeehouse on Friday, March 11th. Three South seniors and their Southwest drummer prepared for the night ahead as the crowd anxiously awaited their first count-in. Senior Jakob Bjerkness stepped up to the... Read more »

Music industry cracks down on piracy

December 6, 2010 • Hannah Garry, Buisness Manager  
Filed under A & E, Music

This article appeared in the 2010/2011 Fall Southerner newsmagazine iTunes carries prices like $.99 or sometimes $1.29 per song. To some people these prices seem too steep and illegal downloading, or pirating, seems to be the simpler, cheaper alternative. However, life may be getting harder for pirates... Read more »

South jazz band hosts their own 13 part radio show

November 23, 2010 • Caroline Stevens, Staff Writer  
Filed under A & E, Music

The jazz band program is one of the more prestigious music programs at South, with some of the most talented and dedicated musicians making up the group. This year, the jazz band will accomplish what many young musicians might never dream possible by broadcasting a radio program on the Twin Cities jazz... Read more »

Freestyle Fridays are in the past, will there ever be a new generation of South hip hop artists?

October 4, 2010 • Nathan Fantauzza and Miiko Taylor, Staff Writers  
Filed under A & E, Music

Who will be South's next rapper? Photo credit: Nathan Fantauzza It is safe to say that South High has its fair share of hip hop fans. Throughout the years, South has also had a handful of hip hop artists. One could even find hip hop in the hallways of the 2nd floor every Friday. “Freestyle Friday”... Read more »