The incident was an over a year or two ago when I listened to the album World Grooves by Putumayo. During that time world music selection was not all that varied plus the number of nightspots who were brave enough to venture there were close to none. It was my first introduction to world music from putumayo, one that I have been able to happily indulge myself again at Putumayo music’s 15th anniversary.

I was able to sample some of the sounds from the amazing new compilation African Party. The album itself is a colorful mix of music from South Africa all the way to Ivory Coast, a blend of the old & new. I found the music so infectious that I was playing it all the time on my music machine.

Raised in multicultural India, music has been something that has had a profound significance to my life & has transcended borders & Africa is home to some of the best music in the world.

I have always believed that art needs strife & Africa has more than it’s fair share of it. So the music that comes out of the continent is soulful & original.

Even though the majority of us myself included may not be able to understand the songs, the beauty of the music is hard to escape.

Listening to the African Dance Party compilation made me look up some of the names on the internet…. Some names are not really out there yet. The names that are there amazed me with the simplicity & originality of the music & visual accompaniments.

This is definitely an album you should check out. I got mine from Borders @ Wheelock place.

I will be having an interview with one of the artists pretty soon. Watch this space.

Get the album online Amazon or the Putumayo site.

Get it in Singapore at Borders.

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Putumayo 15th anniversary party at the Borders Wheelock April 18th at 20.00hrs. Putumayo is hip, cool, great for people of all ages, and a need to have in any good music collection. There will be a live DJ, Putumayo prizes, and other great activities.

These guys have some of the best world music check them out!

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Flowtoys is coming to town and we are putting out a call to all movement artists: performers, spinners, twirlers, circus freaks, martial artists, jugglers, object manipulators, friends and more. Come out and join us for an interactive evening of fun and flow!

Flowtoys founders Sean and Prisna will be in Singapore for a few days in March and we’d love to share with you our latest product line and our passion for movement!

We will have our full line of illuminated performance props including the flow-wand, flowstaff, 4 styles of poi, nunchaku and rope-dart, as well as samples of our new soon-to-be-released Flowtoys Modular System of custom engineered caps and connectors and the all-new “colecord” designated by Playpoi as the best poi cord on earth. We’ll also be projecting a selection of recently produced instructional DVDs from some of the most innovative artists in our field.

Come see the action, BE the action, find your flow, meet and mingle with fellow movers, show off your skills, and learn new ones. We have been performing and building props for over 10 years and will be offering our skills and experience, and welcoming any questions and requests.

This is an open invitation. Please pass it on to anyone who you think might be interested.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!

We will not have any products for sale at the event, only for demonstration. If you would like to order any flowtoys, please place your order on our website ASAP (no later than this Sat. 15 March!) and we will bring it to you in person. During checkout, make a note to us to “bring to sing.” Of course you may order after the trunk show, but there will be a 2 week delay before we return home to fill orders.

***Flowtoys produces innovative illuminated instruments for dance, performance, martial arts and active play.
***Check out our offerings at: www.flowtoys.com

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“Love is Indie air”, will make its inaugural debut on the 15th December 2007, at Blu Jazz (11 haji Lane); a live music joint synonymous with great jazz acts! The event, a brainchild of La Famiglia - Italian for “The Family”, is currently 100% self-funded and a collective effort amongst a closely-knit group of friends. Calculated risks aside, La Famiglia sincerely believes this offers a great avenue for the local music community to bond, socialize and learn from each other.

Amongst confirmed bands are established acts like West Grand Boulevard, Tiramisu, Caracals and The Pinholes. Aside from that, La Famiglia is also working on confirmation with bands like The Fire Fight and Flybar. A local indie Dj will also be playing in-between sets on the day.

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Hi Peeps, here we are with Singapore based Swiss DJ & Producer Saint Laurent to check out if he feels the shizz…

George: If you blend a cow with cucumber, times it by 1024062 multiply it by centrifugal gravity what would you get?
SAINT: a record!

George: who are you? what do you do?
SAINT: preacher of the sounds of music

George: Describe your music style?
SAINT: That’s a hard question… I love to play everything that has a nice electro sound and that has something unique like my favorite song of the moment: “So It Goes” from “Bart B More”. I particulary like “Switch” for his style. The music i play can go from electro house to minimal or electornica without forgetting some deep, funky, disco house. I actually hate mixing commercial music but I often have to because of the crowd and the organisators who don’t really give me a choice.

George: Major influences to your music?
SAINT: My entourage; everything i see or hear gives me inspiration for my productions. I have to admit that a lot of my influences come from people i experienced something with; this explains the names of my songs like “Tashou” or “Sophie Mania”. When it comes to mixing my main influences are Brendon P. (DJ of Velvet Underground) who introduced me to mixing, Joachim Garraud who has showed me that being a DJ is also being a musician and the crowd which guide me throughout my mix.

George: what according to you is the state of music in Singapore & its clubbing scene?
SAINT: I have to say the clubbing scene is amazing! Almost every week there’s a world famous DJ in town that pumps up the crowd! The only bad thing about the clubbing scene is the crowd; it’s rare to find clubbers that actually know what they are dancing on. Music in Singapore is not that great but it’s getting better. It’s too much about the money and not the quality when it comes to local performances.

George: What gonna be new with you in terms of future collaborations?
SAINT: Well right now I’m quite busy with school but I’ll probably use my december holidays to produce some new songs for the label I’m currently on: Dustpan Recordings. I also intend to release next year a Progressive House EP under a label which is owned by one of my DJ friend Seng Wei. Next year, during my National Service in Switzerland I’ll try to get a residency in a good club in one of the big cities of the country and keep on producing.

George: What was your Grandma’s favorite song?
SAINT: I wish it could have been one of my songs

George: if you were a homosexual who would be your partner?
SAINT: Bob Sinclar. If he would ditch me for his wife i’ld go for Victor, my frenchie!

George: what would your tombstone read?
SAINT: “dont dig me up, i didnt die rich , you woun’t find any jewelry on me.”

George: your favorite drink?
SAINT: Rivella, a Swiss drink.I love taking it when i come back from a crazy night

George: who is the coolest dude with sunglasses on?
SAINT: Tiga

George: you are most likely to get caught for……
SAINT: flirting with women police officers

George: why should I come to hear you spin, is it worth it?
SAINT: To see someone doing what he loves and to release yourself on good electro sounds. Then it is for you to judge if that’s worth it.

George: where do you wish you were right now?
SAINT: With Tash on the sofa, watching a movie.

George: leather, lace or handcuffs?
SAINT: leather & lace

Peace out peeps, shizzzzzzzzzzzzz.

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Martini Firm , 15 Mohamed Sultan Road 

Say Say Sayyy!

“After months of sitting, sleeping, and twiddling our thumbs on it, we have finally decided to get some asses moving with our very first party. Drumroll Kids..

The Indie Original, the real indie shizz is gonna be one helluva party, celebrating the raw unpackaged Street culture with the true indie pop art spirit that many fail to tame. Sneakers, music, booze and a real snazzy bar. Who could ask for more? Shizz!

Headlining the Show will be MC YAMA & MC JIGGY with his troupe, two up and coming dudes with a new sound. Music services will be provided as Rock & Hip Hop by DJ Neboet a great talent breaking into DJ Battle scene. Also showcased will art by Kimmy our contributing writer & artist.

The doors swing open at 9:30pm on 17th Nov 2007, Saturday to some cool rock tunes & $8 beers. Be there in your best smart casual garb & show us your creative sides. Please do not turn up in Hip Hop gear as venue rules prohibit it.

10:30 on, DJ Neboet will take center stage with Hip Hop, mix of the old school & new to get you grinding. MC Yama & MC Jiggy wil show you how its done! Stay on to win that sweet pair of air force ones sponsored by Limited Edition.

This is a private party so please email us spacetoparty@gmail.com to put yourself on the guest-list to get in at a special rate. You can SMS 82339810 or Find us on Facebook (Search ’space-to-party’/'the indie original’).

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‘A is for Andy’ - 20 years after Warhol: An Andy Warhol Exhibition

This year marks the 20 th anniversary of the death of Andy Warhol and in commemoration, an exhibition featuring 119 pieces of the artist’s most unique and iconic works. The entire collection of ‘A is for Andy’ - 20 years after Warhol: An Andy Warhol Exhibition is estimated to be valued in excess of USD 10 million and is the first-ever exhibition of such an impressive magnitude in Singapore. It will include some of Warhol’s most popular screen-prints like Marilyn Monroe, Superman, Mickey Mouse, Campbell Soup and Mao. ‘A is for Andy’ will be held at 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road (TheatreWorks) from 13 to 18 November 2007, and will be opened to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 17 and 18 November 2007.

Radical and most definitely progressive, Andy Warhol was a central figure in the pop art movement which began in the late 1950s and drew inspiration from the products of popular culture, such as advertising, packaging, comic books, the cinema and television.. Having demonstrated sheer talent in drawing and painting at a young age, Andy Warhol first worked as an illustrator for various high-fashion magazines, including Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. He proceeded to hold his premiere solo gallery exhibition at the mere age of 24, exhibiting Fifteen Drawings Based on the Writings of Truman Capote.

In less than a decade, Andy Warhol’s status as a media icon had dramatically intensified with his show-stopping style mirroring the euphoric 60s - a world which saw the rise in a mass consumerism culture as consumer goods became more affordable. Warhol captured the universal craving for glamour and glitz in his art and became known internationally as a painter, an avant-garde filmmaker, a record producer, an author and even a public figure. The artist and his art was celebrated for his presence in diverse social circles: from that of bohemian street people to distinguished intellectuals; from Hollywood celebrities to wealthy aristocrats.

Highlights of the exhibition include the eight complete portfolios, such as the $ sign, Mao, Beethoven, Grapes, Camouflage, Shadows 1, Shadows 2, Electric Chairs and the unique set of commissioned works created for the promotional campaigns of the Perrier water and of the Muratti Cigarettes by Philip Morris. This set of commissioned promotional campaigns is near-inimitable as it is representative of Andy Warhol’s desire in producing works that were aesthetically and conceptually complex.

The impact of Andy Warhol is all around us today and his influence is immeasurable. He revolutionised the concept of art by taking it off its pedestal and made it more accessible to people. An opinion leader, a trend-setter and an artist manager who turned art into a mass phenomenon, Warhol believed that art should be made more easily accessible to the person on the street and ‘A is for Andy’ hopes to make his vision a reality.

Visit http://www.aisforandy.com/ for more!

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