I recently had the pleasure of meeting /working with a young filmmaker with a lot of talent, that filmmaker is Gandja Monteiro. Sit back, relax and enjoy this trailer for her latest film “Quase Todo Dia” shot on location in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
6&B Films presents a short film written & directed by Gandja Monteiro. Starring Polly Marinho and Agatha Marinho. World premiere at 2009 Tribeca Film Festival on April 24.
Off the debut album King Warrior Magician Lover. Rob Roy kills it with fresh vocals and Freshest video to be created. Directed by Ethan Lader. http://www.myspace.com/robroy
YERBABUENA (one word) is a group of individuals who come together to play the music that they love under the musical direction of singer-composer-musician Tato Torres. It is composed of musicians, singers and dancers from the New York City area, who share an intense passion for the musical traditions of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.The last thing that will come to your mind while at a YERBABUENA event is that you’re watching a show, it feels more like a cross between a jam in the park, a spiritual ceremony and a family reunion. They convey wholeness and harmony, and their music is moving beyond belief. The music they play is, by nature, participatory. Whether bomba, plena or música jíbara, it’s all interactive. And being witness to their vibrant sounds and the deep joy that making music together gives them, just leaves the audience no choice but to join in the chorus or dance for the drums. After a YERBABUENA session, you’ll be uplifted, tired and happy.
The new single from The Lonely Island’s debut album “INCREDIBAD” In stores now!
Featuring Seth Rogen.
The Lonely Island is Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer & Jorma Taccone.
Phil Asher hasn’t been stateside for over 8 years due to his great opposition to the Bush administration. If you’ve never heard him spin, Monday is the night! It’s a free event hosted by Giant Step at the swaky Philippe Starke designed Hudson Hotel. The sound system is rockin and the music will inspire us all to let the beast out! All you have to do is RSVP.
PS – I wish his lovely & talented Helen were here to celebrate the night away… Miss you babes!
Phil Asher hasn’t been stateside for over 8 years due to his great opposition to the Bush administration. If you’ve never heard him spin, Monday is the night! It’s a free event hosted by Giant Step at the swaky Philippe Starke designed Hudson Hotel. The sound system is rockin and the music will inspire us all to let the beast out! All you have to do is RSVP.
PS – I wish his lovely & talented Helen were here to celebrate the night away… Miss you babes!
Barbara Kruger has been one of my favorite contemporary American artists mostly due to her courage to not only question but also make strong statements about our society, media and government. I first learned about her work in a visual literacy class I took in college. It served as a great example of how art, graphics and critical thought can be utilized as a means to wake us up from the sleepy stupor that plagues us at times.
With this line up, there should be no shortage of heads but supporting our friends is what we love to do. Not only will the music be hot but you’ll also get to see a bunch of tanned faces fresh from WMC. If $ is an issue, get there before 11pm – it’s FREE!
Plato was centuries ahead of his time. In the allegory of The Cave, Plato describes how our perspective of reality could be easily influenced through the senses while truth is found through reason.
How deeply does the illusion created in media affect our understanding of the world around us? In yogic tradition, the “guru” is that which brings you from darkness to light. What or whom is your “guru”?
This animated version of The Cave is not only entertaining but also remarkably enlightening. Enjoy!
Plato was centuries ahead of his time. In the allegory of The Cave, Plato describes how our perspective of reality could be easily influenced through the senses while truth is found through reason.
How deeply does the illusion created in media affect our understanding of the world around us? In yogic tradition, the “guru” is that which brings you from darkness to light. What or whom is your “guru”?
This animated version of The Cave is not only entertaining but also remarkably enlightening. Enjoy!
In our consumerist society, the SELF is exalted and it’s desires reign supreme. Sigmund Freud was the first to examine our subconscious through psychoanalysis and his American nephew, Edward Bernays, used his uncle’s techniques to manipulate the masses by establishing the field of “public relations” and advertising as we know it. These techniques were so effective that soon the US government, political parties and the CIA began implementing them. Why do we buy things we don’t need? Is satisfaction our ultimate pursuit or is it a way for the powerful to keep us in line and docile? Has consumerism become the opiate of the masses?
The Century of the Self explores all these questions through an in-depth look at the history of psychoanalysis in our modern culture.
I couldn’t help myself with this post. I tend to be anti-video game but Space Invaders just brought back tons of nostalgic memories of Atari. One or two games never hurt anyone =)
Richard Manning shares his theory that as sensual beings, humans tend to deny our animal instincts or genetic heritage and cage ourselves in the cities of today ultimately leading us to the psychosis of civilization. Maybe it’s just me, but the as years go by, I long for grass under my toes, stars in the sky and the scent of blossoming trees. I’ve been in NY for 12 years and it’s taken it’s toll. A couple of years ago I had a gig in the Philippines on this little island called Boracay. It’s far from undeveloped, but the dips in the ocean a few times a day, the clear blue skies and starry nights, the smell of fruits and food in the air kept me in a state of bliss, permagrin and all.
Please go hug a tree, go to your rooftop or neighborhood park & bask in the beauty of our genetic heritage! <3<3<3
Nickel Eye is a band headed by Nikolai Fraiture, bassist of The Strokes. When we heard Mark Ronson’s Brandy of the Damned remix with Wale, I had to dig a little deeper and we struck gold. Not only do I love the original BOtD version’s melodic bass, ska guitar riffs and overall bounce, but the rest of the songs are moody, thought provoking and quite charming. It’s nice that downtime for The Strokes, who are now back in the studio, triggered this whole new project. Nickel Eye is the perfect soundtrack from the grey winter into a spring, sunny afternoon.
Don’t let them get you down!
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What defines an icon? In hip hop, it is an artist whose influence is immeasurable, whose stature exceeds his contemporaries, whose music defines the cultural ethos of a generation. MCs like Biggie, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Nas. Producers like Kanye West, Dr. Dre or Timbaland. Yet in the history of hip hop, only one artist has quietly shaped an entire generation of MCs (see: Common, Mos Def, Andre 3000) and also an entire generation of producers (see: Kanye West, 9th Wonder, Pharrell): The Abstract himself, Q-Tip.
On Feb 10, 2009, Mixtape King J.Period elevates his documentary style to new heights to pay respect to this incomparable hip hop icon with The [Abstract] Best, a comprehensive collection of Q-Tip’s music and production, new remixes, interviews, plus brand new tracks from an All-Star lineup of hip hop heavyweights—paying tribute to The Abstract’s legacy.
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What defines an icon? In hip hop, it is an artist whose influence is immeasurable, whose stature exceeds his contemporaries, whose music defines the cultural ethos of a generation. MCs like Biggie, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Nas. Producers like Kanye West, Dr. Dre or Timbaland. Yet in the history of hip hop, only one artist has quietly shaped an entire generation of MCs (see: Common, Mos Def, Andre 3000) and also an entire generation of producers (see: Kanye West, 9th Wonder, Pharrell): The Abstract himself, Q-Tip.
On Feb 10, 2009, Mixtape King J.Period elevates his documentary style to new heights to pay respect to this incomparable hip hop icon with The [Abstract] Best, a comprehensive collection of Q-Tip’s music and production, new remixes, interviews, plus brand new tracks from an All-Star lineup of hip hop heavyweights—paying tribute to The Abstract’s legacy.
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