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Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Back on the Block!

They've been away for some time but they're back with the latest instalment of mainstream RnB and Hip-Hop tunes on The Block. That's right, resident MTv Base DJ Hanif and Flash Ash provide you with what's hot in the clubs, including the crazy new release from PDiddy feat Nicole from the Pussycat Dolls.

This week the boys provide an education into 'Snap', the new subgenre of Rap music that's emerging from Atlanta, Georgia. A close cousin to similar Dirty South style 'Crunk', Snap is characterized by its namesake finger-snapping and it's very primitive, stripped-down approach to hip-hop.

Tune in to The Block now for some serious Schoolin!

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The UK Asian Media Awards
Some of the most celebrated artists of the British Asian Music industry will be performing at the prestigious UK Asian Music Awards on Wednesday 6th December 2006 at London’s Hammersmith Palais. Guests attending this year’s annual ceremony will be treated to live performances from Aman Hayer, Raghav, Swami and Shahin Badar. Composer, Niraj Chag will open the show by performing tracks from his critically acclaimed album Along The Dusty Road. The glittering award ceremony promises to be even bigger and better than previous years and will be hosted by Children’s BBC presenter, Mohini Sule and Comedian, Paul Chowdhry. Visit www.theukama.com to get your tickets and also for your chance to vote for your favorite artists!
California Independent Film Festival
Attendees of the California Independent Film Festival which took place this past at the Wine Country of Livermore enjoyed Halloween with the award-winning thriller Carma featuring Academy Award Nominee Karen Black. Special Guest and Guinness World Record Holder: Rascal, The World’s Ugliest Dog! Directed by self-taught filmmaker Ray Arthur Wang, and executive produced by Anand Chandrasekaran, Carma returned to the town where the director grew up and spent the pre-college years of his life. California Independent Film Festival 2006 presented Carma as Showcase Selection, screeening at BoaVentura de Caires Winery. Earlier in October, Pathway Digital Film Festival in association with the International Digital Cinema Convention (IDCC) named Carma GRAND PRIZE WINNER of the IDCC Annual Digi Award Competition. This capped off a solid film festival year and awards slate for the film, including the two top prizes including BEST PICTURE at Bare Bones International Festival 2006 and Opening Selection of ShockerFest International Film Festival 2006. Carma also was the first independent film to use a Flash Mob for grassroots marketing. Carma was called "Very David Lynch" by Derek Zemrak, President of the 2006 California Independent Festival. Here are some of the other reviews and critical acclaim for the film: "....marries Pulp Fiction to Psycho" - Oakland Tribune "Even Quentin Tarantino would be proud...." - Palo Alto Daily News "Black's voice work is outstanding . . . . Wang is a director to watch." - Film Threat "Like Stephen King's Christine, but this ride . . . . an upgrade" - Oklahoma Eagle “Creepy . . . .” - Palm Beach Post "Clever and Funny . . . ." - Boca Raton News "Absolutely terrifying . . . ." - Stanford Daily "Refreshing . . . . in this day and age" - Tulsa World Check out the film's website at www.rawpp.com/carma.html Anand and Ray are also helping produce award-winning indie film director Michealene Risley's feature-length documentary, that was invited to the prestigious 2006 Sundance Producers' Conference. Stay tuned!
Kavi Kavi Fashion Show & After Party
Join us Friday Nov 17th as High Society and Mybindi preview Kavi Kavi Spring/Summer 07 line. Kavi Kavi is a company created in 2004 by three sisters Monika,Dipika and Ravika Gupta. They recently showed at this years Loreal Fashion Week and were the only South Asian designers to display thier fashion line. They have also taken part at the Bell celeberty gala, South Asian media awards in NYC and have been covered by many media outlets. The purpose of this show is to preview their new line to the South Asian community. This new line was reflective of the Designers Dipika and Ravika Gupta's jet setting lifesytle last year to London, Paris, New York. There will be clothing for every occasion from beach wear to dinner and party dresses. After the show enjoy the rest of the evening dancing to the tunes of DJ DVS - spinning the best in house, old skool, top 40 and hindi remixes Location: Courthouse 57 adelaide street west Doors Open@10pm Ladies 23+ Gents 25+ (style code in effect) Contact: 416 258 3475
Project Pulse
Enjoy watching Musicals like "Chicago" and "Moulin Rouge?" Love Broadway shows like "Cats" and "Bombay Dreams?" Ever yearned for such a dance musical to Bollywood tunes? We heard you! Project Pulse in association with Udavum Karangal presents Natya A unique fusion of Dance & Drama First Ever Indian Dance Musical in the Bay Area JP: A Hip-Hop Sensation/Choreographer Ria: A top P.R. Executive for L'oreal Does J.P. accept Ria's challenge and make it big in Bollywood as choreographer? Come, watch the show and enjoy yourselves while you find out the answer! N A T Y A - Introduces an all exciting new contemporary/lyrical dance to Bollywood along with Hip/Hop/Jazz, Folk, Filmi and some mind boggling performances by the young kids.... on Sunday, November 19th, 2006 from 2:30pm-4:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm at Cubberley Theater Tickets: $18/$35 (Regular/VIP) At the door: $20/$40 (Regular/VIP) Free Raffle Prizes for VIP Tickets on the day of the show! Tickets selling fast please buy your tickets soon, here - http://www.opulse.com
Calling all mad chef’s out there!!!
We had a huge response to our cooking video “Pagaal Khana” (Mad meals) where you saw “Mad, Bad Jaz” shows you how he makes a north Indian chicken curry to impress the girls next door! So we want to call all those chefs out there – if it’s your mum, your aunt, your best friend or YOU! That thinks they can cook up a storm and is a worthy contributor to Paagal Khana – then send us your video of them making a meal. All you need is a home movie camera and send us your video. Who knows, you may be the next desi Jamie Oliver!!
Jay Sean to become a cowboy?
As the dust settles on Jay Sean’s acrimonious split with his record company, EMI, his fans have been waiting tensely for his next move. Will he disappear off our musical radar or will he resurrect himself into a global force? Well, Jay Sean will be in Austin, Texas in April and before all fans worldwide go into widespread mourning thinking that Jay has given it all up to become a cowboy…he hasn’t. Jay will be teaming up with karmacy to perform at the 14th annual Festival of India which takes place on April 13th-16th. YEEE-HAAA!
Fresh Prince of Bombay
Will Smith was in Bombay recently and revealed that he has become a big fan of Tandoori Chicken and India’s box office princess, Ashwariya Rai. "She just has a powerful energy. She doesn't have to say anything, she doesn't have to do anything ... whatever she wants to make, I'm there." he said of the stunning Miss Rai, not the chicken, fueling speculation of a potential Bollywood appearance, which he later quashed. It was the 37-year-old actor-rapper's first trip to India to acquaint himself with the biggest movie industry in the world and he met with a whole host of Bollywood Producers and Music Directors as well as being a guest on India’s version of American Idol.