Let it Bhi (Part I)
I’m changing it up a bit for this week’s post, Mutineers, and setting aside the wax gems for flesh-and-blood. I think auntie netta is getting to my head-a, cuz I’ve got Jaffna on my mind. I’d like to focus on … Continue reading
I’m changing it up a bit for this week’s post, Mutineers, and setting aside the wax gems for flesh-and-blood. I think auntie netta is getting to my head-a, cuz I’ve got Jaffna on my mind. I’d like to focus on … Continue reading
I have a lot of records. Not more than the KGB of course, (that nonsensical distinction is for MIA alone to lay claim to) but enough to have seriously impacted my pocketbook, personal life, and also to provide me with … Continue reading
Yesterday, you saw Part I of my conversation with jazz pianist Vijay Iyer (who, by the way, is playing at Birdland again tonight!). Herewith, Part II! Video of Vijay Iyer Trio’s version of M.I.A.’s “Galang” Vijay Iyer Trio’s award-winning album, … Continue reading
photo by Hans Speekenbrink Acclaimed jazz musician Vijay Iyer’s trio put out an amazing album last year. Historicity got terrific reviews. And the Jazz Journalists’ Association just named him Musician of the Year! I have the album and love it … Continue reading
[Update: See below the fold for much more extensive coverage of what Knotts actually said. It’s far more offensive and inflamatory than the first reports revealed] On a political talk show Thursday night, State Senator Jake Knotts said (about Nikki … Continue reading
Ohio, congressional primaries… I’ll let this story in the Washington Independent speak for itself: With the Democratic primary just days away, state and local party leaders are ripping into David Krikorian, one of the hopefuls to challenge GOP Rep. Jean … Continue reading
I have just been too busy this summer to write about my favorite topic: desis in politics. Politics waits for no man however, and there is much afoot. First, most have heard by now that the Republicans want to make … Continue reading
I mean, you seriously thought we would re-design a website using Devanagari font? Seriously? Macaca please. Well I guess I feel kind of bad calling out the people that actually liked it but… And does a Pokemon-like monkey scream “mutinous” … Continue reading
Update: April Fool! See here. Hey everyone, at long last it is time! We are FINALLY ready to unveil the much anticipated updates to our little site. The effort has lasted for months behind the scenes, led by talented designer … Continue reading
Sure today is about presidents, pundits and pandering. We’ve blogged macacas, Obamas and Madias. But today is Election Day, and not only is today the day to vote, but we need to make sure that this vote is counted. I … Continue reading