Ibrahim ag Alhabib was only a toddler when he saw his father abducted and executed by Mali’s government forces, who were working to suppress a Touareg rebellion. The nomadic berber tribe had risen up against what they perceived as government tyranny and suppression against their way of life, and paid a steep and swift price.
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Lost in the coverage of the hurricane and subsequent flooding that eviscerated small towns and big-city cynicism over media hype this past weekend, this year’s Restoration Festival at St. Joseph’s Church on Ten Broeck (behind the Palace) included a first day that saw a bigger and more enthusiastic […]
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The only thing these two covers have in common is that both strip back bombastic tunes and presents them in a way that reminds you that contrary to what some may think, it’s not just put-ons and performance. These are, at their core, great and beautiful compositions.
First, Willie covers Coldplay’s […]
This week will be focused on helping our team meet its goal of raising $5,000 for the Special Olympics of NY as part of their “Over the Edge” fundraising event.
Today and tomorrow I’ll be highlighting my two teammates in this effort and what they’re offering in exchange for your donation.
Hello, Kevin Marshall’s Americans! What’re you doing after work?
Why don’t you shut your mouth and let me tell you what you’re doing.
You’re going to leave work, maybe get dinner. Hopefully you’ll get it with the special someone in your life, but if you’re like me you’ll eat a can of hot chili alone. […]
EMPAC has released its schedule for the Fall of 2011. Check it out here.
Some of the things that popped out to me:
There’s nothing I like about reunions. Bad food, forced conversation, and insincere remembrances and reconnections. I hates ‘em.
I do, however, like “Reunion,” the song and video from local musician Bryan Thomas that also serves as the lead track off his EP “Smash to Pieces,” which you can get
Tomorrow (Saturday, August 13th) is the 10th Annual Concert Under the Stars and Irish Festival at the Waterford waterfront from 3:0opm until 9:00pm.
The event is free and includes an Irish themed canal tour, food vendors, Irish merchants, family events, and performances by the Scotia Glenville Pipe Band, The Boys of Wexford, and Capital Region […]
It’s rare that I post something and then am at a loss for words…
…but there you are. Good night, and I ain’t gonna peepee my bed tonight.
Myself and two others on my team are looking to rappel off the Crowne Plaza Hotel in support of the Special Olympics of New York! Have you donated yet to our cause? Your donation can get you baked goods, a portrait drawn by yours truly, […]
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