Jammin Jamaica

Following up his mash-up mixes entitled Doublecheck Your Head (cunningly remixing Beasty Boys with their own work) and Jaydiohead (mixing Jay-Z and Radiohead), Max Tannone brings us another stunning combination with Mosdub. This one presents to listeners a seamless meshing of Mos Def tracks with (mostly) classical reggae and dub tracks. Upon listening to the album, it becomes apparent that the term "mash-up" does not do Tannone's work justice. The first track, "Johnny Too Beef," from the freely downloadable album is an instant classic. As the opening song of the album, it perhaps carries an added responsibility. It is the song that can make (or break) the impression on listeners that the unlikely...

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If you want to know how to play ska guitar then I hope this article can help. I have grown up playing in ska bands and I have studied some of the best ska guitar players. It can be easy, but once you understand the basics there is plenty of room to add your own style. And that is what makes it fun! Ska is a type of Jamaican music that emphasizes the upbeat. That means that a guitar player is going to be the one that most often plays these upbeats. Try counting to four like this: 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 (saying the "ands"). Your upbeat is going to be played on the "ands". To play ska guitar well you should have a great understanding of chords as these are going to be what you are playing on the upbeat...

I love to watch Jamaican films where I can hear people speak Jamaican. The Harder They Come was one of the first Jamaican films I saw growing up and I was always a fan of the film, so when I got my hands on the 30th Anniversary Special Edition of the film I had to watch it! The Harder They Come is a movie about a musician, Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin (played by legend, Jimmy Cliff), from the Jamaican countryside who goes to Kingston, the capital, to make records and launch his music career. As with so many stories like this, things are not as easy for Ivan as he thought they would be. Upon his arrival in Kingston, Ivan is robbed of all of his money and then searches for odd jobs to support himself while...

Following in the footsteps of some of today's biggest bands, Alphabeat has put the power in the hands of the fans. The assignment: design an Alphabeat t-shirtthat will grab the attention of Alphabeat, themselves. The rewards: 2 tickets to one of this summer's Alphabeat shows, your t-shirt awarded to you by the band and the chance to meet the members in person, as well as a goodie back stuffed full of cool stuff. The t-shirt program is a well-intentioned plan, designed to give fans a way to interact with the band. With the implementation of this plan, Alphabeat begins to cement their hold over the music charts, by holding the interest and love of their fans. What better method to increase the...

Hindustani music is just a glimpse of the rich cultural scene in India. India is a land of festivals, music, devotion and the strength of communal harmony. Instrumental music is divine and soul lifting. This is used in meditation and when interspersed with chants of ‘Om’ the aura in the room shifts to a heavenly venue. Instrumental music is therapeutic. It is also used while performing surgeries and a blessing to those who are recuperating from a sickness. If the monotony of a particular instrument is maintained, there is a certain solitude that is ethereal while listening to this kind of music. Jugalbandi or the juxtaposed playing of two instruments which is similar or diverse category is...

Student loans don't really need to be payed back do they? Student loans apparently have one of the highest default rates of any demographic group. So high in fact, that the banks where I live won't manage the loans, unless the government guarantees the loan will be payed back. Of course the government can't really guarantee that a student will be responsible enough to pay back the loans, they just guarantee the they will pay the bank for the loan, if the student bails out on them. This of course eliminates the expense and hassle for the bank of chasing down students after the fact. It happens pretty often, and many of the times when a loan isn't payed back, and the the government tries chasing...

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For Memphis-based fused glass artisan John Madsen, creating original jewelry creations is both a creative outlet and a way to share his approach to life with others. “In some ways, I’ve been working towards this my whole life,” he says. Seated comfortably in his home-based workshop, he holds up a just-completed pendant of the Norse god Odin riding a chariot. The glass elements in the piece catch the overhead light, making the pendant shimmer. “Sometimes the pieces come out [of the firing kiln] and you have to tinker with them a little bit.” He stretches the piece out on a swatch of velvet. “But sometimes not. You get to live for those flashes of perfection.” <b>Bringing the...

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Having your kitchen remodeled is really no big deal, as long as you do it while your lying on the beach. Preferably a beach on a warm tropical island, with a pleasant trade wind keeping your margarita cool from the oh so scorching rays of the sun. More…Surely you must think I jest, I assure you however, I am serious. We had our kitchen totally remodeled a few years ago, while our three young children were all under the age of eight. Not a simple remodel, I'm talking serious stuff here. Old drywall (and walls) coming down, new drywall going up. New hardwood floors (the kind you sand with lots of dust), and old linoleum ripped up. New windows, new kitchen doors, new plumbing, new appliances, all...

Driving south from downtown Chicago, via Lake Shore Drive, lies the middle class and upscale community of Hyde Park. Hyde park is a culturally rich and diverse community that is the home of many Chicago politicians, most notable our current president, Barack Obama. This neighborhood on the south side of Chicago has a relax small town feel with plenty of middle class charm. In Hyde Park, there are many unique agricultural structures, historical homes and beautiful well preserved mansions. Hyde Park is a community where people of different races, beliefs, religions, and political aspirations live in harmony trying to pursue the american dream. Hyde Park has won much acclaim as one of the most...

> Here is a checklist that will maximize your chances of getting heard and respect the listener's time. 1. Never send more than three songs unless specifically requested otherwise. Demo listeners like watching the "in" pile diminish and the "out" pile grow as quickly as possible. If the listener has a limited time to listen, which is usually the case, the tendency is to listen to a tape/CD they know they can complete. So if you send a demo with ten songs on it and someone else's demo has one song, you can bet that the "out" pile will grow quickly with one-song demos. There's also the psychology that implies, "I've sent you the song you need!" This is particularly true in pitching songs to producers...

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Leon Newton is considered a new songwriter while actually he has been writing songs for over ten years. It was only a couple of years ago that he decided his talent for writing could lead to commercial success. It all started when he began entering songwriting contest and the recognition and encouragement he received motivated him to seriously consider songwriting as more than a hobby. Although Leon has written in various genres of music; such as folk, blues, rock, rap and Christian, his main forte is country music. Leon says "I write country music because you can tell stories about life and the struggles that we all go through. In fact, if you take time to listen, you can learn a lot from country...

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In demand globally, Jamaican patties are scrumptious! A genuine Jamaican patty is made of ground beef, usually spiced with onions, pimento (allspice), thyme and the heat of Scotch Bonnet peppers, and then wrapped in a flaky pastry crust with a distinctive yellow-orange color, which comes from various sources like annatto seed, turmeric or food coloring. They are about 8" long rectangles with a half-moon shape, and there is a distinct horizontal grain running through the crust. Appetizer-sized (or "cocktail") patties can also be found - they make great party food! Patties are some of the most popular snack foods in Jamaica, equivalent to the popularity of hot dogs and tacos for Americans. And while...

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In just six years Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi has managed to fly to 60 destinations worldwide. The following articles is about the success and plans of Etihad Airways. James Hogan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier says: "No airline in the history of aviation has achieved that. The advantage we have compared to a legacy carrier is that we are just six years old." Talking to The Emirates Business Newspaper, he discussed key challenges that the airline needed to tackle in 2010, besides the steps being planned to make it break-even in 2011 and move into profitability. Budget Carriers: Etihad confirmed they have no plans yet to launch a budget carrier. Etihad had recently...

This article provides information about Malta and its strongest traditions; pottery, glass-blowing, filigree and lace-making, folk music, Maltese food and the traditional market. Malta is an island of traditions, each of which stem from its exquisite history. Here, ‘tradition’ is taken to include several aspects such as crafts, food and music – which are still present in the Maltese islands. Recently, new efforts have been injected into the revival and protection of certain dying Maltese traditions such as lace-making; not only because they provide great souvenirs for tourists who visit Malta, but because of their cultural and artistic values. Handmade Crafts in Malta The most ancient craft...