In part 1 (Click here to read), we addressed the role that the introduction of Black Panther played in the Marvel Universe as it allegorised the Cold War period. In Part 2 we will look at the Afrikan movers and shakers during this period and how they undoubtedly informed Stan Lee & Jack Kirby as well …
Published 25th Sept: http://www.wordsandriddims.com/review-dancehall-throwback-best-90s/ On Sunday 21st September, audiences arrived with great anticipation for ‘Dancehall Throwback – The Best of the 90’s. Despite the early news that Spragga Benz couldn’t get the Visa and therefore would not be present for the festivities, the patrons were still eager to see what the show had to offer. Allan …
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Written for The British Blacklist 17 July 2013: http://www.thebritishblacklist.com/shakara-views-omar-the-man-album/ If ever there was a Godfather of UK Soul, few would deny the right of Omar Lye-Fook to hold the title. In fact the biggest contention is likely to be that “soul” is too limiting a term to define the music range of this undisputed legend. Since 1991, Omar has …
SOMALI PIRATES PLEDGE HELP TO HAITI One of the more interesting responses to the Haiti crisis were the reports that our Brothers and Sisters commonly referred to as the “Somali Pirates”, have publicly Pledged that a portion of the proceeds from their enterprise shall go towards aiding their Brothers and Sisters in Haiti. Information on this very …
NB: Originally written & published in February 2007 for TuggS.T.A.R’s album “SEASON OF LOST LOVE”…. More and more in life, I realise how important it is for nothing to happen before its time. There’s a purity about something that happens just at the right moment, which made be completely lost otherwise. Having missed the listening …
NB: Originally written and published on 17th Jan 2007. Represents me as a young developing writer. I share it here. Part I Okay so I’m Vex again! I went to see the “Last King Of Scotland” over the weekend, and what a film that was; another very nasty piece of work. For all those who may …
So I watched “Django Unchained”. I always knew that I was going to watch it, it’s what I do – watch films and analyse them. I saw no reason why this one should be different. Before watching the film, various aspects of the hysteria surrounding it intrigued me. I am skeptical of any European deciding to …
