A Conversation with Miss Haiti Universe 2010, Sarodj Bertin

After reaching out to the Miss Universe Pageant, Dialect Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Nadine, was given the opportunity to speak with Miss Haiti – Universe, Sarodj Bertin, on Wednesday, August 18th, approx. 5:15 pm PT/ 8:15 pm ET :

 

Nadine C (Dialect Magazine):  Hello

Sarodj Bertin:  Hi, Nadine

NC:  Hi, is this Sarodj

SB:  Yes, how are you?

NC:  I’m fine.  I don’t know if I pronounced your name correctly.  How do you pronounce it?

SB:  My name is (pronounced) Sir-Roj

NC:  Ok.  Sarodj Bertin.  It’s a pleasure to speak with you this evening.  I just want to introduce myself.  My name is Nadine and I’m the Editor in Chief of Dialect Magazine.

SB:  Okay.

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Music Monday: Bassist, Vocalist & Composer – Esperanza Spalding Presents Chamber Music Society

Esperanza Spalding photo by Johann Sauty

Release Weaves Elements Of Jazz, Folk And World Music

With Classical Chamber Music Traditions

Centuries ago, long before the advent of radio or recording technology, chamber music was the music for the masses – the music in which people from nearly every segment of society could find meaning and relevance. A decade into the 21st century, Esperanza Spalding – the bassist, vocalist and composer who first appeared on the jazz scene in

2008 – takes a contemporary approach to this once universal form of entertainment with Chamber Music Society, her August 17, 2010, release on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group.

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Jessica Simpson Delves into Global Beauty & Self Esteem

In VH1’s Price of Beauty, a documentary-like reality series, Jessica Simpson travels around the world to explore global beauty and self esteem issues.  Simpson ends up finding that despite the different standards of beauty around the world, they are all standards that know one should HAVE to live by.  The documentary is conflicting in certain areas but this may be in large part, to Simpson, not wanting to speak how she feels about another culture’s standards of beauty.  Her overall intentions are good and helpful, which is the most important aspect of it all.

Jessica embarks on this journey with two of her best friends, Ken Paves (also, her hairstylist) and Cacee Cobb, and challenges the very mindset that criticized her weight on the cover of tabloids all across America.  If anyone can relate to being on the receiving end of criticism, it would be Jessica Simpson.  This show is sure to resonate with women all across America and beyond as we already know that she’s been there and she is not trying to understand – she truly does understand.

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CYBERCULTURE > Almost a Quarter of a Century Old

One of the sections to look forward to in Dialect Magazine’s print/digital issues is called CYBERCULTURE.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, CULTURE IS A BROAD TERM and Dialect Magazine recognizes this. With that said, we will NOT only focus on race and ethnicity BUT we will also delve into the culture that has evolved from the DIGITAL AGE…a.k.a CYBERCULTURE.

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It’s Lights, Action…NOLLYWOOD!

The Nigerian film industry is #2 in the world.

There are thousands of Nigerian films (and hundreds produced each month). When your hear the name ‘Beyonce’, one person comes to mind, however if you’re a fan of Nollywood films your definition might be a little broader.

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MUSIC MONDAY: HIP HOP, HIP HOP, HIP HOP

Let me cut to the chase. Hip hop has taken over the world and the last 4 decades (approx.)! We are working on gaining access to global hip hop, from the birthplace of hip hop (1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx) and beyond! We are working hard in the hopes of bringing original photography, interviews and more! Continue reading “MUSIC MONDAY: HIP HOP, HIP HOP, HIP HOP”