Various – DMC Best Of Diva Mixes Volume 5 (CD)
2 hours ago
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Tony Rebel - Live Dortmund 27.02.2010
JAH WILL NEVER LET US DOWN / FIRE / SWEET AROMA
CHANT DOWN BABYLON / TEACH THE CHILDREN / SPLASHING DASHING
Tony Rebel sings a peaceful, roots-oriented form of dancehall music designed to inspire his audience to take a more positive approach to life and social change. Born Patrick Barrett, Rebel is a Rastafarian, but rather than simply creating serious, philosophical tunes, he infuses his music with a lighthearted, liberal-leaning dose of humor. Prior to becoming a recording artist in the 1990s, he spent 14 years playing the local dancehall circuit. Examples of his uplifting approach to dancehall can be heard on his 1993 album Vibes of Time; other releases include 1998's If Jah. (Sandra Brennan - AMG)
Christopher Hitchens diagnosed with cancer
The author and polemicist Christopher Hitchens yesterday announced he was cutting short a promotional book tour in order to undergo chemotherapy treatment.
There were reports that the the British-born writer, who was a heavy smoker until giving up several years ago, had been diagnosed with cancer.
In a statement issued by his US publisher, Twelve, the 61-year-old said: "I have been advised by my physician that I must undergo a course of chemotherapy on my oesophagus. This advice seems persuasive to me. I regret having had to cancel so many engagements at such short notice."
The firm gave no further details other than asking for his privacy to be respected. Hitchens launched a high profile book tour last month to promote his memoir Hitch-22, which tackles subjects ranging from the Middle East and Zimbabwe to his friendships with prominent writers including Salman Rushdie and Martin Amis. The volume has already entered the bestseller lists.
Hitchens has in the past described himself as "an essayist and a contrarian". As a journalist, critic and war correspondent, he has carved out a reputation for barbed repartee, scathing critiques of public figures and a fierce intelligence.
In his 2008 book "God Is Not Great", Hitchens put himself on a collision course with major religions through his advocacy of atheism.
He lives in Washington DC and became an American citizen in 2007, although also retains British citizenship. Hitchens appeared at the Guardian Hay Festival this summer.
Owen Bowcott @'The Guardian'
Warpaint: artists and camouflage
Another jewel from the archive. Patrick Wright, author of many articles and six books (one of which, Tank: The Progress of a Monstrous War Machine
, is a favourite of mine) made this documentary about the uncomfortable collision of art and war in the early twentieth century. In particular, it's about a British society portrait painter called Solomon J Solomon and his innovations in camouflage. It was produced in August 2002 by John Goudie, who now, among other things, produces Radio 4's Front Row.
Wright has a brilliant web site with enough clever words on it to keep you going for weeks - including these about our hero Solomon.
The picture shows HMS Furious in about 1918, painted in what is still called 'dazzle camouflage,' another innovation of the period. It's from the Wikimedia Commons (MP3).
@'Speechification'
, is a favourite of mine) made this documentary about the uncomfortable collision of art and war in the early twentieth century. In particular, it's about a British society portrait painter called Solomon J Solomon and his innovations in camouflage. It was produced in August 2002 by John Goudie, who now, among other things, produces Radio 4's Front Row.Wright has a brilliant web site with enough clever words on it to keep you going for weeks - including these about our hero Solomon.
The picture shows HMS Furious in about 1918, painted in what is still called 'dazzle camouflage,' another innovation of the period. It's from the Wikimedia Commons (MP3).
@'Speechification'
Tricky DJ Mix – Global Dub Mix (cumbiadubbalkandubstep mix)
- Fantasma-Ghost Town
- Dunkelbunt-SmileOnUrFace (DjDelayRmx)
- Unknown
- Daleduro-Bombon Asesino
- Quantic-Dub Del Pacifico
- Low Ki and L Drift-As I Rise Feat. Dubwise (Original Mix)
- Copia Doble Systema-Cumbia Colegiala 2009
- Unknown
- G. Corp FT. Mykal Rose-No Burial (Burial Mix)
- Dubxanne-Walking On The Moon
www.myspace.com/trickytunes
www.tricky-tunes.com
download link
KenChigbo:
Reports from Nigeria claim the offices of the FA have been sealed by the police. Looks like a corruption investigation is underway.
about 30 minutes ago
The Nigerian govt has suspended the national team for 2 yrs. Not quite sure where they got the power to do this. Fifa won't like this.
about 38 minutes ago
Reports from Nigeria claim the offices of the FA have been sealed by the police. Looks like a corruption investigation is underway.
about 30 minutes ago
The Nigerian govt has suspended the national team for 2 yrs. Not quite sure where they got the power to do this. Fifa won't like this.
about 38 minutes ago
Vuvuzelas for BP
"BP is not feeling the pain they are causing in the Gulf. BP is spending millions on PR. In order to put a bit of public pressure on them, we plan to buy 100 vuvuzelas and hire 100 vuvuzela players off Craigslist to play in front of BP's International Headquarters in London for an entire work day. Ideally, the players will keep coming back every day until they fix the gusher.
1 St James's Square
London, SW1Y 4PD
UK
Budget: $2,000 = $1,000 for the vuvuzela protest ; $1,000 for the Gulf Disaster Fund
Budget is set at $2000 for now, which will be enough to buy 100 vuvuzelas at $6.50 a pop (plus shipping), and leave some left for hiring some people to manage the crowds. Hopefully (and likely) we can find people to play for free (plus they get a free vuvuzela). In which case, we'll use the remaining funds to buy more vuvuzelas and find even more players.
I'm a video producer by trade, so I will definitely be making a video of this event as well."
More
HERE
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
