Kristen is a Montreal-based country/soul singer-songwriter. While living in New York City she interned at the Brill Building, and from there went on to sing on tracks mixed by Phil Ramone, work with Steely Dan’s live sound engineer, and perform at Rockwood Music Hall and the Bitter End. She recently finished the Tower of Song Tour… Read more »
Music: Triangle (2011), One Plus One (2010) Book: Observations and Thinkings: A Collection of Mark M’s Musings (2001) ?And God (ironically) sed, ?I am going to send to hell all those people who were stupid enough to think I was going to send (other) people to hell.? Fred 2:23? Mark M, in Observations and Thinkings… Read more »
L?article qui suit est composé d?une entrevue avec Bachzoul Machilyes (un pseudonyme), un ingénieur Algérien travaillant avec Sonatrach, une société pétrolière multinationale en Algérie. Il est l?auteur de Hout Yakoul Hout [Le Poisson Mange le Poisson]. Quelles circonstances vous ont amené à écrire Hout Yakoul Hout ? La marginalisation au sein de l?entreprise : l?hébergement,… Read more »
hue is a Toronto-based indie band noted for its enthusiastic pop rock tunes, superlative sound production, and creative collaborations with a host of stellar acts (including Timbaland, We Are Wolves, The Wooden Sky, Two Hours Traffic, Said The Whale, Hollerado, Lights, and Mother Mother). Starting Fires is hue’s second full-length album. Recently the band’s leader,… Read more »
?Where you goin?? Where you comin? from? Where you runnin? to? Where you go I will, I will follow. When you grow, I will, I will also.? from Starting Fires, ?The Bump? hue is a Toronto-based indie band noted for its enthusiastic pop rock tunes, superlative sound production, and creative collaborations with a host of… Read more »
« Le goût de l?harmonie classique, l?improvisation du jazzman, les atmosphères nostalgiques du Sahel ou les polyrythmies saccadées de l?Afrique centrale se résument dans un style afro-jazz-fusion, ou les influences diverses ne dénaturent pas l?atout principal de cet artiste à la personnalité inclassable : un phrasé assez original, avec un picking bien reconnaissable par la… Read more »
Film: True Grit (2010) Writers/Directors: Ethan and Joel Coen Cast: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Barry Pepper, and Hailee Steinfeld ?MATTIE ROSS: I just spent last night at the undertaker?s, in the company of three corpses. I felt like Ezekiel. In the valley of the dry bones? GRANDMA TURNER: Yes, well, God bless you.?… Read more »
Film: Until the Light Takes Us (Variance Films 2010) Genre: Documentary Directors: Aaron Aites, Audrey Ewell In light of the recent tragedy in Norway, It’s instructive to get a glimpse into some of the cultural conditions predating that incident. And since my Mindful Bard recommendation this week discusses the way Negro spirituals and protest songs… Read more »
Album: Jack Djeyim, Show Me the Way (2010) Acoustic and Electric Guitars: Jack Djeyim Bass: Etienne Mbappé, Guy Sangué, Raymond Noël Ekwabi Drums: Brice Wouassi, Valerie Lobé, Dennis Tchangou Keyboards: Mario Canongue, Don Dieu Divin, Patrick Bebey Guests: Idrissa Diop, Manu Dibango Isn’t it a treat to find an album that gets you out of… Read more »
Album: Jack Djeyim, Show Me the Way (2010) Acoustic and Electric Guitars: Jack Djeyim Bass: Etienne Mbappé, Guy Sangué, Raymond Noël Ekwabi Drums: Brice Wouassi, Valerie Lobé, Dennis Tchangou Keyboards: Mario Canongue, Don Dieu Divin, Patrick Bebey Guests: Idrissa Diop, Manu Dibango Isn’t it a treat to find an album that gets you out of… Read more »