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Hopi Reggae Artist Casper Lomayesva Brings Redemption Songs to the Desertnew

Because of a shared resistance to tyranny, reggae is wildly popular among Native Americans -- from the Seminole Tribe of Florida to the Hopi of Arizona.

Phoenix New Times | Niki D'Andrea | 10-06-2009 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Casper & The Mighty 602 Band, Casper Lomayesva, reggae music, Native Americans, Hopi

Willy Northpole Wants Hip-Hop Fans in Phoenix to Feel 'Tha Connect'new

In the increasingly formula-following rap game, Phoenix rapper Willy Northpole likes to do things a little differently.

Phoenix New Times | Niki D'Andrea | 06-16-2009 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Tha Connect, Willy Northpole, Phoenix, hip-hop

Hollywood Heartthrob: How a Lucky Break and a Lot of Cash Made the Bandnew

The day he won a huge raffle, Ted Myers called his bandmates and told them not to worry about money anymore. He had an investor who would pay for everything.

Phoenix New Times | Niki D'Andrea | 01-13-2009 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Phoenix, Hollywood Heartthrob, Juiced Records

Janis Joplin Crap N Vomit Brings the Noisenew

The Phoenix punk trio also brings the knee-length, airbrushed boob T-shirts.

Phoenix New Times | Niki D'Andrea | 09-23-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Janis Joplin Crap N Vomit

Beyond Blondenew

It's an excessively rainy Friday night in late November, and Johnette Napolitano has just finished playing a solo acoustic set at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale.

Phoenix New Times | Niki D'Andrea | 12-18-2007 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Johnette Napolitano, Scarred