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16:40:08 02/08/12
Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
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Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
www.ted.com Sheikha Al Mayassa, a patron of artists, storytellers and filmmakers in Qatar, talks about how art and culture create a country's identity -- and allow every country to share its unique identity with the wider world. As she says "We don't want to be all the same, but we do want to understand each other."TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at www.ted.com If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 13523 614 ratings Time: 10:54 More in People & Blogs
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16:40:08 02/08/12
Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
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Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
www.ted.com Sheikha Al Mayassa, a patron of artists, storytellers and filmmakers in Qatar, talks about how art and culture create a country's identity -- and allow every country to share its unique identity with the wider world. As she says "We don't want to be all the same, but we do want to understand each other."TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at www.ted.com If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 13523 614 ratings Time: 10:54 More in People & Blogs
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16:40:08 02/08/12
Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
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Sheikha Al Mayassa: Globalizing the local, localizing the global
www.ted.com Sheikha Al Mayassa, a patron of artists, storytellers and filmmakers in Qatar, talks about how art and culture create a country's identity -- and allow every country to share its unique identity with the wider world. As she says "We don't want to be all the same, but we do want to understand each other."TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at www.ted.com If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com From: TEDtalksDirector Views: 13523 614 ratings Time: 10:54 More in People & Blogs
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14:58:58 02/04/12
Kung Fu Tan Tui Right Back Fist Transition
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Tan Tui, in kung fu, is an ancient Chinese drill sequence that involves using several important transitioning maneuvers. Learn to perform the Tan Tui right back fist transition from a professional martial arts instructor in this free martial arts video.
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20:23:34 02/03/12
Lawyers Praise Shen Yun in Eugene, Oregon
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Lawyers Praise Shen Yun in Eugene, Oregon
For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me Shen Yun Performing Arts lit up the stage at the Hult Center in Eugene on Wednesday evening, much to the delight of the audience. Dan Neal is an attorney and has been practicing in Eugene for more than 30 years. [Dan Neal, Attorney] "Oh it's wonderful! It's so enchanting and the talent and artistry of the performers%mdashfrom the dancers to the singers, to the musicians in the orchestra%mdashand it's so unique in our experience. I think it's wonderful that this Chinese culture is being brought to our community so we can have a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the wonders of the Chinese culture." Shen Yun is the world's premier classical Chinese dance company. [Dan Neal, Attorney] The dancers are so well choreographed%mdashtheir movements are so perfectly synchronized, and their artistry, their coordination, their athleticism. These things are remarkable. The leg lifts that are so high and the times when they're supposed to hold them still, they're amazingly still. Everybody should have a chance to see this performance because it's quite remarkable Lisa Ponder is also an attorney. She watched Shen Yun with her friend Alice Aikens. [Lisa Ponder, Attorney]: "Oh, the beauty of the colors and the costuming and the music and the storytelling%mdashall beautiful together. I was delighted to see how the technology of the background scene showed action and then the characters come ... From: NTDTV Views: 131 2 ratings Time: 01:46 More in Music
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19:23:39 01/31/12
Israeli Newcomers' Artists Display Their Work
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Israeli Newcomers' Artists Display Their Work
For more news and videos visit ➡ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ➡ http Add us on Facebook ➡ on.fb.me Roaming the streets of Israel, one might feel surprised to see people from different cultures who speak many different languages. Jewish people from all over the world come to live in Isreal. It is difficult for Immigrants to find work in the new country, all the more so for an artist whose livelihood depends on language and speech. Therefore, an Israeli artists union decided to hold a festival to showcase those new immigrant artists to the public. The NTD news team went last week to watch the performances of newcomers to Israel. [Tania Sobol, Actress and Manager of Immigrant Artists]: "New immigrants who came to Israel from 86 different countries, bring with them parts of their previous cultures. So I came up with the idea to hold a festival, because it amazes me that there are people here from every corner of the world, and at the same time it is the Jewish People performing on one stage." [Arie Yemini, CEO, Petah-Tikva Center for the Performing Arts]: "The idea is to actually give immigrating artists an expression along with veteran artists. To give them the opportunity for exposure on stage at an auditorium such as the Petah-Tikva Center for the Performing Arts, this is an outstanding and wonderful stage." We met Meir Bobek from Argentina, who is a ventriloquist who performs with a puppet. [Meir Bobek, New Immigrant from Argentina]: "Ventriloquism is ... From: NTDTV Views: 45 5 ratings Time: 03:14 More in People & Blogs
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20:44:00 01/30/12
Chinese Diplomat Defames Shen Yun in Letter to Seattle Councilmember
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Chinese Diplomat Defames Shen Yun in Letter to Seattle Councilmember
For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts has started its 2012 tour with sell-out shows around North America. It's success comes despite the Chinese regime's efforts to stop people from attending. This latest attempt comes in the form a letter, sent by the Chinese Consul General in San Francisco to a Seattle Councilmember, defaming Shen Yun's classical Chinese dance performances. Organizers of Shen Yun Performing Arts' upcoming shows in Seattle, Washington say an attempt by the Chinese regime to interfere with the performance is "absurd". Dated January 18, the Chinese Consul General in San Francisco, Gao Zhansheng, sent this letter to a Seattle Councilmember, telling him not to attend Shen Yun's performances on February 7th and 8th at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall, not to send congratulatory letters, and to not accept being interviewed about it. The Councilmember, who asked not to be named for now, released the letter to the presenter of Shen Yun in Seattle, the Falun Dafa Association of Washington. President of the Association, Dr. Zhiping C. Kolouch, says this is just the latest example of Chinese diplomats trying to interfere with Shen Yun. [Dr. Zhiping C. Kolouch, President, Falun Dafa Association of Washington]: "The Chinese government has never stopped interfering with Shen Yun. It uses its consular offices to threaten foreign officials or theatres against ... From: NTDTV Views: 63 4 ratings Time: 03:11 More in News & Politics
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23:12:27 01/25/12
Chinese Viewers Tuning Out of CCTV New Year Gala
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Chinese Viewers Tuning Out of CCTV New Year Gala
For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me It's an annual event for many Chinese%mdashChina Central Television's New Year's Gala. Hundreds of millions of people watch the 5-hour show made by CCTV, China's state-run broadcaster. But many viewers are also tuning out and increasingly complaining that the show is just a propaganda performance to serve the needs of the regime. One of the most watched TV shows in China could be on the wane. China Central Television's New Year Gala performance has aired on Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983. It showcases singing, dancing and comedy. Many of the pieces glorify the Chinese Communist Party and display a so-called "harmonious society" the regime wants China and the world to see. But now more viewers are switching off from what they see as a propaganda performance by the state-run broadcaster. [Ye Kuangzheng, Chinese Cultural Commentator]: "The CCTV New Year Gala and their news programs are the same. They have just become a ceremony of displaying the vision of the state. The news programs are not real news programs, and the New Year Gala is not a real arts and entertainment show." Shanghai-based film critic Wu Renchu told the LA Times "This is the most censored show on Chinese television." This year more performers are either dropping out or being pulled by censors. Female Chinese comic Song Dandan says she wouldn't perform in the Gala unless they would arrest her. CCTV ... From: NTDTV Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:55 More in News & Politics
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17:24:54 01/24/12
The Cyborgs - "Dancy": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
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The Cyborgs - "Dancy": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
The Cyborgs is a blues two man band. The members are called "0" and "1", they have no identity and they define their music "electrofunkblues". They performe with a welder's mask, playing multiple instruments simultaneously. "0" plays the electric guitar and sings into a microphone inside the mask, "1" plays synth sounds with his left hand, where it takes the bass, and drums with the remaining limbs of his body. The band is on tour all over Italy and Europe and just won the prize for best new live act at Keep On Festival, chosen by the art directors of the most famous clubs in the country. They also opened the Italian concert of Jeff Beck and will be the support act for the italian tour of Eric Sardinas this October. From: sxsw Views: 363 20 ratings Time: 03:21 More in Music
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17:24:54 01/24/12
The Cyborgs - "Dancy": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
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The Cyborgs - "Dancy": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
The Cyborgs is a blues two man band. The members are called "0" and "1", they have no identity and they define their music "electrofunkblues". They performe with a welder's mask, playing multiple instruments simultaneously. "0" plays the electric guitar and sings into a microphone inside the mask, "1" plays synth sounds with his left hand, where it takes the bass, and drums with the remaining limbs of his body. The band is on tour all over Italy and Europe and just won the prize for best new live act at Keep On Festival, chosen by the art directors of the most famous clubs in the country. They also opened the Italian concert of Jeff Beck and will be the support act for the italian tour of Eric Sardinas this October. From: sxsw Views: 344 20 ratings Time: 03:21 More in Music
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13:32:12 01/21/12
The Pace Report: "The 2012 NEA Jazz Masters Cememony Highlights"
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One of the most important jazz events took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center during the week of APAP last week. The 2012 National Endowment for the Arts held their 30th anniversary of the Jazz Masters Ceremony and Concert to a sold-out crowd. The event pays tribute to the architects of jazz music both living and deceased. More importantly, the NEA gives the current inductees as well as music programs and centers all over the country, grants and funding to continue the legacy of providing the community jazz programming and education to keep the music viable to public. Including this year’s inductees, the NEA has celebrated the work and lives of 128 jazz musicians, awarded more than 2,400 jazz grants, and given over $32 million dollars over the last 30 years. A very important feat for the music that very seldom gets the notoriety or praise like other American black music such as hip-hop, soul, and the blues. This year’s 2012 NEA Jazz Masters inductees include: Sheila Jordan, vocalist and educator; Von Freeman, tenor saxophonist and bandleader; Jack DeJohnette, drummer and pianist; Jimmy Owens, trumpeter, educator, and advocate; and Charlie Haden, bassist and bandleader. The festivities kicked off this year in regal fashion as Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts gave the opening comments about how rich the NEA’s tradition of celebrating and commemorating of America’s only art form. 2007 NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis and last year’s inductee Wynton Marsalis, artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, also gave opening comments of the historical implications of the 30th Anniversary of this year’s jazz masters ceremony. NEA Jazz Master Phil Woods along with alto saxophonist Grace Kelly played “Things To Come” composed by former NEA Jazz Master Dizzy Gillespie. The two were backed by the stellar Jazz at Lincoln Orchestra lead by Wynton Marsalis. Drummer Jack DeJohnette was inducted by his mentor and fellow NEA Jazz Master Muhal Richard Abrams. Abrams helped Jack as a teen study and play both the piano and drums while growing up in Chicago, Illinois. Through Abram’s Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, Jack developed a love and passion to play both classical and jazz music which helped him decide to play music professionally. In the mid-1960’s Jack decided to move to New York City where he played with the late Rashied Ali in the John Coltrane Quintet. He got his first taste of success when he joined saxophonist Charles Lloyd in his first quartet where he played with a young pianist named Keith Jarrett. During the late 1960’s into the 1970’s, Jack backed and recorded with the likes of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Special Edition, New Directions, and his long association with the Keith Jarrett Trio with bassist Gary Peacock. Today, Jack is still very active and just released his latest disc “Sound Travels” on the the eOne Music label. NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson gave the induction speech of 2012 inductee Von Freeman. Freeman, who couldn’t make this year’s ceremony due to illness, was given some praise and adoration by his sons Chico and Mark Freeman, who gave his induction speech. Earle Lavon Freeman, Sr, was born in Chicago, Illinois where he’s been a musical icon for the last 70 years. Von comes from that elite class of Chicago tenor saxophonists like Gene Ammons, Clifford Jordan, and the late Johnny Griffin. During the 1950’s he and his brothers George and Bruz were the house band at the famed Pershing Hotel in Chicago. Von played with a slew of great local musicians that included Jimmy Witherspoon, Sun Ra, and Andrew Hill. In 1972 he recorded his debut recording “Doin’ It Right Now” produced by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Currently Von plays weekly at the New Apartment Lounge and Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago. Bassist and bandleader Charlie Haden has given the world of music and jazz his unique blend of originality and heart. Since he made his way on the bandstand during the late 1950’s, Haden has been a trailblazer and relentless musician always striving to take music to the next level as well as always create new forms of roots music. From his days with saxophonist Ornette Coleman’s group, the quartet recorded the landmark recording for Atlantic Records, “The Shape of Jazz to Come.” But in 1969 Haden would record one of the most ambitious jazz recordings of the time. “Liberation Music Orchestra” was a record that fused the social themes of the times as well as free jazz that spoke volumes in the jazz community. The music was arranged and composed by Carla Bley and the orchestra has been recording sporadically over the last four decades. In addition to Haden’s orchestra, the three-time Grammy Award winner also fronts Quartet West. Charlie couldn’t attend the jazz masters ceremony due to his recovery from a recent surgery. His daughter Patra read his acceptance speech and acknowledged his many accomplishments on Charlie’s behalf. Vocalist, musical visionary, and NEA Jazz Master Jon Hendricks gave one of the most poignant speeches for his friend and contemporary, vocalist Sheila Jordan. Hendricks praised her accomplishments as a vocalist as well as keeping the vocal tradition alive by teaching the next generation of vocalists. Jordan, a Detroit native, comes from a great tradition and legacy of musicians that have made great and important strides in the world of jazz music. She developed her vocal style while singing in a local group named Skeeter, Mitch, and Jean. But it was her drive and determination that got her to move to New York City where she decided to throw herself into the thriving music scene. When she moved here she learned music theory and harmony by bassist Charles Mingus and pianist Lennie Tristano. Pianist George Russell discovered and recorded her on his “The Outer View” recording in 1962. Sheila made history by recording the first vocal record for Blue Note Records titled “Portrait of Sheila.” Throughout her career she’s recorded and performed with the Steve Kuhn Quartet and Harvie Swartz. Today she continues to teach jazz vocal workshops as well as perform all over the world. Trumpeter and educator Jimmy Owens is having a stellar 2012 so far. His latest IPO Recordings release “The Monk Project” celebrates and focuses on the compositions of pianist Thelonious Monk. In his 50 years in the business, the 68 year-old musician has been on the front lines for the betterment for working jazz musicians. As a board and active member of the Jazz Foundation of America, part of Jimmy’s lifework has been to help musicians seek funding for medical expenses, legal assistance, housing, and steady work. He founded the Musicians Emergency Fund due to the lack of support from the arts community and serve as a means to never negate the lives of many musicians that haven’t had the support or the able means to survive. Musicians that have benefited from this generous program were Odetta, Fats Domino, Clark Terry, Freddie Hubbard, Cecil Payne, and Sweet Georgia Brown. In addition to his dedication to the JFA, he’s also been a supporter and advocate for the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians here in New York City. It’s Jimmy’s drive and passion that he’s fought State Politicians to repeal the 8.25% admission tax for clubs and major venues and to take those funds and contribute them to the AFM’s pension fund.This and his dedication to education in jazz music is why he’s been honored as one of this year’s NEA Jazz Master Inductees. Jimmy, who hails from the Bronx, New York, was exposed to jazz music when he was kid when his parents played the music. He wanted to play the trumpet and one of his first teacher’s as well as mentor, Dr. Donald Byrd, got him to take the instrument and studying it seriously. Over the years he’d back and play with some of jazz music’s leading innovators and icons. Musicians like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillispie, and the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. Today he still teaches as well as serves as a mentor to many of today’s current jazz musicians and composers. Some of highlight performances of the evening included two separate duo performances including NEA Jazz Masters bassist Ron Carter and flutist Huber Laws in their rendition of “Little Waltz”/”Memories of Minnie.” Also, Jazz Masters vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson and pianist Kenny Barron’s rendition of Dave Brubeck’s “In Your Own Sweet Way.” The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis did an outstanding job in arranging tributes throughout the concert to NEA Jazz Master Horace Silver featuring Dave Liebman, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Candido Camero, and the new trumpet sensation Ambrose Akinmusire. The Benny Carter and Frank Foster tribute also turned a lot of heads featuring saxophonists Frank Wess and Benny Golson. I must add that the National Endowment for the Arts have dedicated to the works and mission to keep the jazz legacy alive via the grants they award every year. Also, they’ve been in tune with the jazz community via journalists, the musicians, and the many jazz associations to help educate and get the word out about America’s only original art-form. The NEA has more info for fans to reach out into their community to support the arts. For more info please visit them on the web at arts.gov.
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20:56:52 01/20/12
Prince Rama - "Portaling": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
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Prince Rama - "Portaling": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
Drawing from a collective mine of times and spaces, Prince Rama (made up of sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson) takes the threads of ancient symbolism and ritual and weaves a surreal universe that is wholly their own. Their often-unpredictable live shows graze the space between psychedelic ceremony, performance art and initiation rite. TRUST NOW, their 5th full-length album and 2nd album to be released on Paw Tracks was born out of this fantastic ritual space. Spawned from the vernal heat of the Florida swamps amidst swirling patterns of pine orchards and pre-Columbian artifacts, Prince Rama was whispered into the ears of Taraka Larson, Nimai Larson, and Michael Collins in the summer of 2007 by the clanging of prayer bells and goat-skin drums. They left the Hare Krishna farm where they were living to attend art school and form a creative nucleus in Boston. The visceral, devotional and raw "Threshold Dances" and "Zetland" were released as the culminations of those early collaborations. At this time Taraka also began working for the controversial visionary artist Paul Laffoley, and inspired by his architectural diagrams of utopic space, composed Architecture of Utopia. After a series of extensive tours (one of which resulted in a tragic car robbery where all their equipment got stolen), the trio moved to Brooklyn, rebuilt themselves from the ground up and wrote "Shadow Temple", which was released on Paw Tracks in September 2010. Produced with the help of Avey Tare and Deakin ... From: sxsw Views: 50 6 ratings Time: 06:54 More in Music
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20:56:52 01/20/12
Prince Rama - "Portaling": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
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Prince Rama - "Portaling": SXSW 2012 Showcasing Artist
Drawing from a collective mine of times and spaces, Prince Rama (made up of sisters Taraka and Nimai Larson) takes the threads of ancient symbolism and ritual and weaves a surreal universe that is wholly their own. Their often-unpredictable live shows graze the space between psychedelic ceremony, performance art and initiation rite. TRUST NOW, their 5th full-length album and 2nd album to be released on Paw Tracks was born out of this fantastic ritual space. Spawned from the vernal heat of the Florida swamps amidst swirling patterns of pine orchards and pre-Columbian artifacts, Prince Rama was whispered into the ears of Taraka Larson, Nimai Larson, and Michael Collins in the summer of 2007 by the clanging of prayer bells and goat-skin drums. They left the Hare Krishna farm where they were living to attend art school and form a creative nucleus in Boston. The visceral, devotional and raw "Threshold Dances" and "Zetland" were released as the culminations of those early collaborations. At this time Taraka also began working for the controversial visionary artist Paul Laffoley, and inspired by his architectural diagrams of utopic space, composed Architecture of Utopia. After a series of extensive tours (one of which resulted in a tragic car robbery where all their equipment got stolen), the trio moved to Brooklyn, rebuilt themselves from the ground up and wrote "Shadow Temple", which was released on Paw Tracks in September 2010. Produced with the help of Avey Tare and Deakin ... From: sxsw Views: 50 6 ratings Time: 06:54 More in Music
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13:03:29 01/20/12
folk dances of tamilnadu:thevar attam part 2
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Folk dances of tamilnadu,india Chennai Sangamam is a large annual open Tamil cultural festival held in the city of Chennai. The festival is organized by the Tamil Maiyam and Department of Tourism and Culture of the Government of Tamil Nadu with the intention of rejuvenating the old village festivals, art and artists. The festival is centered around the occasion of Tamil harvest festival of Pongal, and takes place for a week long period. The festival is conceived to be the longest and biggest open Festival in Tamilnadu. Thevar attam Folklore research scholars have found that thevarattam is a combination of ancient 'muntherkuruvai' and 'pintherkuruvai' of the ancient Tamil Kings. It was performed in front of and at the chariot on the victorious return of the King and his army from battle field. Sometimes even the king and his marshalls would dance on the chariot deck. The soldiers and female dancers would form in lines and dance behind the chariot. Today, this dance does not have any songs but only danced to the beat of Urumi Melam, Thappu Melam and sometimes, a long flute. The dancers hold a kerchief in each hand and swing them as they dance. The person leading the dance wears false beard and a mask decorated with shells to look like teeth. He dances the first step, which others follow
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12:39:13 01/20/12
folk dances of tamilnadu:thevar attam part 1
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Folk dances of tamilnadu,india Chennai Sangamam is a large annual open Tamil cultural festival held in the city of Chennai. The festival is organized by the Tamil Maiyam and Department of Tourism and Culture of the Government of Tamil Nadu with the intention of rejuvenating the old village festivals, art and artists. The festival is centered around the occasion of Tamil harvest festival of Pongal, and takes place for a week long period. The festival is conceived to be the longest and biggest open Festival in Tamilnadu. Thevar attam Folklore research scholars have found that thevarattam is a combination of ancient 'muntherkuruvai' and 'pintherkuruvai' of the ancient Tamil Kings. It was performed in front of and at the chariot on the victorious return of the King and his army from battle field. Sometimes even the king and his marshalls would dance on the chariot deck. The soldiers and female dancers would form in lines and dance behind the chariot. Today, this dance does not have any songs but only danced to the beat of Urumi Melam, Thappu Melam and sometimes, a long flute. The dancers hold a kerchief in each hand and swing them as they dance. The person leading the dance wears false beard and a mask decorated with shells to look like teeth. He dances the first step, which others follow
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08:00:00 01/20/12
Reform School Vs. Jessie J - "Domino"
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This week the girls check out the latest single from British pop songstress Jessie J for her song "Domino."
Jessie J began performing and formal performance education in her native United Kingdom at a young age, appearing in her first West End production by the time she was eleven. An alumnus of the London School for Performing Arts and Technology (also known as The BRIT School), she graduated in 2006 along with fellow singer/songwriter sensations Adele and Leona Lewis. Jessie first came to prominence as a songwriter for the likes of Miley Cyrus (Party In The USA) and Chris Brown. She was part of the girl band Soul Deep for several years before embarking on a solo career.
Her first album, Who You Are, features the singles Price Tag and Domino, which both hit number one on the UK charts. Domino is her highest charting US single so far, peaking at #15.
She's often been compared to Katy Perry, but also to artists as diverse as Rihanna, Kristen Chenoweth and even Alice Cooper.
The Reform School girls both loved this one, giving it an A-Plus. Here are some of their comments.
* People are saying that she's starting to sound more like Katy Perry.
* This is my favorite song of the whole album, and omigod that jumpsuit!
* Crazy!
* She's not as famous as I'd expect her to be.
* White girl moves.
* Yeah. It's like, I'm a good singer but I can't really move.
* All her outfits I LOVE.
* A-PLUS! For the song, the video, your face, your clothes.
* You're hot!
It also really ought to be noted that Jackie couldn't help singing along some of the time, which wasn't a bad thing.
More on the Web at http://jessiejofficial.com .











