Category Archives: New York

Shake it up | The Evolution of The Harlem Shake

The whole world seems to be shaking right now. However, what many may not realize is that this “new” dance craze isn’t really new. The Harlem Shake became mainstream in 2001 when Harlem New York rapper, G-Dep featured the dance in his music video “Let’s Get It”.
The whole world seems to be shaking right now. However, what many may not realize is that this “new” dance craze isn’t really new. The Harlem Shake became mainstream in 2001 when Harlem New York rapper, G-Dep featured the dance in his music video “Let’s Get It”.

Style inspired by Wanderlust

Many people dream of traveling to far away places, visiting exotic cities and partaking of cultural rituals. However, for one Toronto based fashion designer, the next step from wolfing in wanderlust is to create the experience as a fashionable medium.

Fun as Hell: Matuto’s Seductive Philosophical Trip through Brazilian Beats and Southern Roots on The Devil and The Diamond

Press Release: It’s Carnival in Recife. It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. And watch out: That just may be the Devil spinning through the drunken, dancing crowd, trying to get friendly with the saint in disguise, with the diamond in the rough. The rolling drums and quicksilver accordion licks, the earthy vibe and thoughtful reflections mingle on Matuto’s latest refinement of their Appalachia-gone-Afro-Brazilian sound, The Devil and The Diamond (Motema Music; release: May 14, 2013).

International Superstar Lili Rocha releases sophomore album, “Into the Fire” on iTunes Europe & Asia

Just one year after the tremendous success of her 1st english record, comes a brand new album that showcases Lili Rocha’s versatility as an artist – one who effortlessly dabbles into all styles of music, including salsa, reggae, folk, and rock.