The News Review:
- Cachao Mambo’s Inventor Dies at 89
- Magic of Marcia
- Try these ideas for your kids’ spring vacation
- Sweep by Serbians at tennis tourney
- Skating medals a step to 2010 Games
- Mixtape Monday: Fabolous Plans His Own ‘American Gangster’ -…
Cachao Mambo’s Inventor Dies at 89
New York Times – Mar 24, 2008
“My brother and I would say to each other ‘Mambea mambea ahí’ which meant to add swing to that part” he said in a 2006 interview with The Miami Herald. The springy mambo bass lines Cachao created in the late 1930’s — simultaneously driving and playful — became a foundation of modern Cuban music of the salsa that grew out of it and also of Latin-influenced rock ’n’ roll and rhythm-and-blues. For much of the 20th century Cachao’s innovations set the world dancing. In the late 1950’s he brought another breakthrough to Latin music with descargas: late-night Havana jam sessions that merged Afro-Cuban rhythms Cuban songs and the convolutions of jazz. The mixture of propulsion and exploration in those recordings has influenced salsa and jazz musicians ever since. Cachao’s 80-year performing career dated back to the silent movie era. Born in Havana in 1918 he came from a family of musicians and studied classical music… During one recording session Mr. Garcia recalled he suggested that Cachao write a descarga that started with a fugue. “He said ‘Tell the musicians to go and take a break and bring me a sheet of paper and a pencil’ ” Mr. Using a conga drum as a desk and whistling the melodies Cachao wrote a four-part fugue during the break and recorded it immediately. With renewed recognition Cachao spent the 1990’s and 2000’s touring and recording worldwide and collecting awards. He performed with younger admirers and with his Cuban contemporaries including the pianist Bebo Valdés joining Mr.
Magic of Marcia
Hindu – Mar 24, 2008
“Every song should have a storyline. Listening to good music should be like listening to a story. ” For a career which has spanned over three decades Marcia has stood both at the top and the bottom of the mountain during her Boney M days and feels the whole idea behind music has changed a lot since the break up of Boney M. “Modern pop stars are all about skimpy clothes and their music lacks depth. People are slowly forgetting the elegant side of music. ” The chanteuse is however a big fan of Indian music because of its rhythmic nature and artistic style. This is Marcia’s third visit to India and she loves visiting this country because of its multi-ethnic cultural background… ” The chanteuse is however a big fan of Indian music because of its rhythmic nature and artistic style. This is Marcia’s third visit to India and she loves visiting this country because of its multi-ethnic cultural background. She fancies Indian dance too especially the gorgeous costumes worn by the women while they perform. Asked about the complementary nature of song and dance a very jovial Marcia replied: “Dancing and singing go hand in hand. A person can express his or her emotions through song and dance. One aides the other. ” Playing for the crowds Though Marcia has had a very colourful musical career she had to face the horror of cancer in her personal life.
Try these ideas for your kids’ spring vacation
Record-Searchlight – Record-Searchlight (subscription) – Mar 24, 2008
• Redding Library: Activities will happen all week with story time for babies on Monday morning and story time for preschoolers on Tuesday morning. The library hosts “Dance Dance Revolution” game time Wednesday at 4 p. and crafts Thursday at 4 p. On Friday the library will sponsor more crafts from 1 to 3 p.
Sweep by Serbians at tennis tourney
Akron Beacon Journal – Mar 24, 2008
60 he swam Friday in the semifinals to shatter Pieter van den Hoogenband’s old mark set at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. • Sophie Edington lowered a day-old world record in the women’s 50-meter backstroke Sunday at the Australian swimming championships and Olympic trials in Sydney. Edington finished in 27. 67 seconds to break the mark of 27. 95 set by Australian teammate Emily Seebohn in the semifinals Saturday. Seebohn did not race in the final because it is a non-Olympic event. Ice snow: Canadians skater wins • The Canadians were the biggest winners at this year’s World Figure Skating Championships in Goteborg Sweden taking home a medal of every color and capping the week with the best prize of all: Jeff Buttle’s gold in the men’s competition… Seebohn did not race in the final because it is a non-Olympic event. Ice snow: Canadians skater wins • The Canadians were the biggest winners at this year’s World Figure Skating Championships in Goteborg Sweden taking home a medal of every color and capping the week with the best prize of all: Jeff Buttle’s gold in the men’s competition. It was Canada’s first world title since Shae-Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz won the ice dance crown in 2003 and the first for a Canadian man since Elvis Stojko in 1997. ”It’s always been a dream of mine to be the world champion” said Buttle who grew up watching Brian Orser and Kurt Browning. ”I can’t believe that I am. ” Brian Joubert of France couldn’t defend his 2007 title but won the silver medal. Johnny Weir won the bronze saving the United States from going home without a medal for the first time since 1994.
Skating medals a step to 2010 Games
Toronto Star – Mar 24, 2008
Whatever their private hopes several overachieved given formal expectations: silver a huge leap for the dancers bronze and free skate second place for the pairs that stunning gold for Buttle who led the men throughout the triumph still a shock to some egocentric rivals. This is sport of course and it can all change in a minute certainly in a season with two years to go before the Vancouver Olympics that remain Own The Podium targeted. And there are intrigues directly ahead:Will Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon global silver in dance in 2007 return to competition after their year-long sabbatical given the sharp ascendancy of Virtue and Moir? Can Joannie Rochette ever break through the triple-triple barrier and challenge for a medal against the astonishing females from Asia? Does either Buttle or upstart Patrick Chan have the capacity to turn a reliable quad jump and will that element be essential in Vancouver as it was not here?All will unfold as it should most skaters now taking a break ? some like Craig Buntin scheduled for surgery ? before turning their attention to next season’s programs and challenges. But little wonder Skate Canada officials were so darned pleased with themselves heading for home. Canada is a colossus again at this sport so something’s gone right in the development and training end of the pyramid. "I think we felt on track for a while but to have it come together like this will give a real jolt to the organization and hopefully to the public’s recognition of these athletes" said CEO William Thompson during the Skate Canada media wrap. Added Michael Slipchuk director of high performance "There’s nothing like a medal and nothing better for a team to be there when you win a gold medal and hear that anthem… Whatever their private hopes several overachieved given formal expectations: silver a huge leap for the dancers bronze and free skate second place for the pairs that stunning gold for Buttle who led the men throughout the triumph still a shock to some egocentric rivals. This is sport of course and it can all change in a minute certainly in a season with two years to go before the Vancouver Olympics that remain Own The Podium targeted. And there are intrigues directly ahead:Will Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon global silver in dance in 2007 return to competition after their year-long sabbatical given the sharp ascendancy of Virtue and Moir? Can Joannie Rochette ever break through the triple-triple barrier and challenge for a medal against the astonishing females from Asia? Does either Buttle or upstart Patrick Chan have the capacity to turn a reliable quad jump and will that element be essential in Vancouver as it was not here?All will unfold as it should most skaters now taking a break ? some like Craig Buntin scheduled for surgery ? before turning their attention to next season’s programs and challenges. But little wonder Skate Canada officials were so darned pleased with themselves heading for home. Canada is a colossus again at this sport so something’s gone right in the development and training end of the pyramid. "I think we felt on track for a while but to have it come together like this will give a real jolt to the organization and hopefully to the public’s recognition of these athletes" said CEO William Thompson during the Skate Canada media wrap. Added Michael Slipchuk director of high performance "There’s nothing like a medal and nothing better for a team to be there when you win a gold medal and hear that anthem.
Mixtape Monday: Fabolous Plans His Own ‘American Gangster’ -…
MTV.com – Mar 24, 2008
) – “I’m Back”» Akon (featuring Kardinal Offishall) – “Dangerous”» Big Boi (featuring Andre 3000 and Raekwon) – “Royal Flush”» Warren G – “Mr. President”Fire Starter: The Cool KidsJust what is it about the Cool Kids that makes the duo of Chuck and Mikey so frio? They give you a break. Guns drugs and even chicks are pretty much on the backburner in favor of subjects like bicycles. Good old-fashioned non-threatening throwback fun. And while their appeal is way more hipster than ‘hood nobody can front on “Action Figures” which the Chicago duo recently put on their MySpace page. But to hear them tell it the newly posted track isn’t a sign that their full-length debut is on the way any time soon… We’re reintroducing Mike to shorties who don’t really know what his contribution is. ” “The song is basically [saying that] when you’re depending on the record labels — or any other entities other than what’s inside of you — to put you on you can’t make it” he said. “I say if you keep selling dope on the block you can’t make it. With no education you can’t make it. It’s hip-hop doing what hip-hop was intended to do: entertaining and informing.