Posted By:  Rapscallion Posted On:  Oct 4, 2008	Omara Portuondo: 77 not out
At 77, Omara Portuondo is an elder stateswoman of world music. Here she tells Frederick Bernas about her new album, Gracias , and reflects on a long life of innovation, cultural enterprise and funny stories. With a musical career spanning 60 years and counting, Omara Portuondo is far from...... [view]

Posted By:  Rapscallion Posted On:  Sep 23, 2008	Taking Off: James Morton
As the Bristol scene becomes increasingly self-confident and highly talented players pour out of the city seeking wider exposure, Frederick Bernas profiles the latest to make a splash, saxophonist James Morton . “I don’t class myself as a jazz musician,” says James Morton....... [view]

Posted By:  Woldhek Posted On:  Sep 22, 2008	Radio interview about NABUUR
Herbert Blankesteijn interviewed me about NABUUR. You can hear the text -in Dutch!- here . And while you're at it, why not take a look at the new NABUUR site ?... [view]

Posted By:  justloy Posted On:  Sep 1, 2008	Interview with Adim Ofunne - Co-founder, NaijaLingo
I recently did an email interview with the co-founder of NaijaLingo , Adim Ofunne who shares with us his vision and passion for Internet startups. Naija Lingo is a free online dictionary for people who want definitions to Nigerian words or slangs, names and phrases, and pidgin...... [view]

Posted By:  anita1415 Posted On:  Aug 27, 2008	TorontoTV - Interview
This is a video of my interview/introduction with TorontoTV: For more information on TorontoTV, please click here ... [view]

Posted By:  Rapscallion Posted On:  Aug 22, 2008	Portico Quartet: Mercury Rising For Hang Men
The Portico Quartet are ‘indie’ in the truest sense of the word. Frederick Bernas talks to the Mercury-nominated post-jazz ensemble. It is a genuine musical fairytale. In 2004, the Portico Quartet was just one of countless acts busking the hallowed walkways of London’s South...... [view]

Posted By:  Rapscallion Posted On:  Jul 25, 2008	Neil Cowley Trio: What's In A Name?
Neil Cowley is a jazz musician who doesn’t listen to jazz. Frederick Bernas talks to him about his 20-year career on the piano stool. When their debut album Displaced was released independently in 2006, the Neil Cowley Trio received mixed reactions....... [view]

Posted By:  Rapscallion Posted On:  May 15, 2008	These Acoustics Can Electrify
Pete Wareham is on a musical crusade: Acoustic Ladyland 's frontman abandoned the traditional jazz direction to discover his real identity. Frederick Bernas heard all about it. http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vZmFybTQ It wasn't a typical jazz club crowd. Over 100 standing people,...... [view]

Posted By:  grrrlriot Posted On:  May 11, 2008	44 Writings I Need For This Blog
I am in need of some articles and writings for this blog. I will add to this list as I see fit. The ones listed below are ideas for articles and writings and are some writings/articles I need for the blog. By writing the article (or articles), You will be emailed an invite to join this blog...... [view]

Posted By:  foval Posted On:  Apr 26, 2008	On Moyers' Journal Rev. Wright Answers Critics, Serves Up Evidence of Attempted Political Assassination
There was an inkling early on that it was going to turn ugly. As the “corporate owned media” played the same pair of clips of Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright's two most controversial sermons, in effect boiling his entire career of pastoral service down to two bits out of context, it was clear what...... [view]

Posted By:  ojeremen Posted On:  Apr 15, 2008	The Worst Rigging Took Place In Osun
Prof. Sola Adeyeye is a solid interview material anyday. In this interview with The NEWS, he talks on national issues generally, especially the rigging that characterised last year’s national elections and the election tribunals Q: Can you appraise the various election petitions...... [view]