Tied and Tickled Trio

   
Artist: Tied and Tickled Trio

   Genre(s): 
Acid Jazz
   

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Discography:


   
 Observing Systems

   Year: 2003   
Tracks: 15

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Naomi Campbell Brands British Airways 'Disgusting'

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has lashed out at British Airways  bosses, accusing them of being racist and branding the airline "disgusting" - only hours after pleading guilty to assaulting two police officers on board a BA plane at London's Heathrow Airport.
The catwalk beauty was sentenced to 200 hours community service and fined £2,250 at a hearing at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court, in west London on Friday.
Campbell was arrested in April onboard a Los Angeles-bound plane following a dispute over her luggage, which was lost in the airport's recent Terminal 5 baggage handling fiasco.
The 38-year-old admitted three counts of assault, one count of disorderly conduct and two counts of threatening behaviour towards cabin crew at the London hearing.
And despite her spokesman Alan Edwards insisting the beauty was "concerned about her actions towards the police officers", who she pleaded guilty to assaulting, Campbell has no such remorse for the outburst she aimed at British Airways' cabin crew.
Speaking to Britain's Sky News after the court case, Campbell says, "As for British Airways, I don't apologise. I just think they're disgusting becausethere are people still waiting for their luggage.
"I have travelled with them for many years and I just think they have been harsh."
The model accused the pilot and arresting officers of being racist,
reportedly telling them, "You wouldn't be doing this if I was white" as she was escorted off the jet, magistrates heard in court on Friday.
And Campbell still believes she was targeted because she is black, telling the press how she was allegedly racially abused by BA staff on the plane.
She says, "I was called a racial name on that flight and that was part of my reaction - again, nothing to do with the police, but yes, from British Airways.
"I was called a 'gollywog supermodel'. I don't think that's really fair - do you?"
However, BA executives refute the model's claims. A statement released by the airline after the court case reads, "BA does not accept any allegations of racism. We are proud of our diversity.
"We have strict policies concerning dignity at work and have long-standing training programmes on diversity and inclusion."

Spice Girls play Cupid for Clooney

The Spice Girls have urged Hollywood star George Clooney to take Geri Halliwell on a date after he revealed that she is his favourite Spice Girl.
Clooney reportedly described Halliwell as an "inspiration" last week, inviting her to join him on his UN mission to Darfur.
Later, Halliwell's bandmates spoke about the comments during an appearance on US television show 'Good Morning America'.
Mel B asked for a date for Ginger Spice, saying: "She is single, take her out."
Victoria Beckham then added: "He should invite her out for dinner. Definitely."
Halliwell said: "It's very flattering knowing I'm George Clooney's favourite Spice Girl."

Jonas Brothers look toward new album, summer tour

The Jonas Brothers [ tickets ], who are getting ready to trek through the US this summer, have scheduled an Aug. 12 drop date for their third album, "A Little Bit Longer."The lead single, "Burnin' Up," is also the name of the pop-rock trio's North American tour, which is set to launch July 4 in Toronto and then visit more than 35 US amphitheaters and arenas from coast to coast through late August. Most of the dates have already sold out, including two nights at New York City's Madison Square Garden, according to a press release. Teenage singer/songwriter Demi Lovato will serve as special guest on the outing.The Jonas Brothers wrapped the North American leg of their wildly successful "Look Me in the Eyes Tour" in March and are currently in Europe through late June. Their American itinerary is listed below, while overseas dates can be found at their website.The group has been previewing material from "A Little Bit Longer" during its recent outing. The Jonas Brothers co-wrote all the new songs and recorded much of the album on the road in a specially outfitted Gibson tour bus. John Fields returns as executive producer.The new record follows the band's platinum-selling, self-titled sophomore set, which debuted at No. 5 on The Billboard 200 last August. That album has spawned pop hits including "S.O.S.," "Hold On" and "When You Look Me in the Eyes." The Jonas Brothers--20-year-old Kevin, 18-year-old Joe, and 15-year-old Nick--also have several other projects on their plate. They star in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock," which premieres June 20, as well as the Disney Channel series "J.O.N.A.S!," set to debut this fall. Next year, the guys will head to the big screen for a Disney Digital 3-D flick capturing the "Burnin' Up" concert tour.

Gnarls Barkley , The Odd Couple

Herald rating: * * * Label: WarnerVerdict: Follow up to mega-hit single and album leaves you expecting moreGnarls Barkley's Crazy was the Hey Ya! of 2006 and the album it came from, St Elsewhere, was a strange but infectious hit too.The duo, made up of producer Dangermouse and vocalist Cee-Lo, have come up with more of the same on the follow-up, although, apart from Going On, with its rousing beats and banter, and the sing-a-long Sly and the Family Stone influenced Run (I'm A Natural Disaster), there's nothing as devastatingly catchy as Crazy which is probably a good thing.The Odd Couple is a darker and more meandering journey but still uniquely Gnarls with Dangermouse's off-kilter beats and Cee Lo's pleading shouts on Open Book, the finger-clicking soul of She Knows, and the sunshine pop of Surprise.The most disappointing thing is how many of the songs end abruptly or fizzle out. You just expect more finesse from a craftsman and innovator like Dangermouse. In saying that, Gnarls have never sounded as beautiful as on Who's Gonna Save My Soul and the loping serenade of Neighbours.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

   
Artist: Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

   Genre(s): 
Other
   Folk
   Ethnic
   

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Discography:


   
 Sadaayen: Evocation

   Year: 2002   
Tracks: 4


   
 Sarod Recitals

   Year: 1994   
Tracks: 2


   
 Raag Yaman

   Year: 1991   
Tracks: 3

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The youngest boy of sarod character player Ustad Hafiz Muhammad Ali Khan, Amjad Cassius Clay Khan has continued to lucubrate on his father's legacy. Performing as a soloist and in collaboration with the Hong Kong Symphony Orchestra, Charlie Byrd, Igor Frolav, Glenda Sir James Young Simpson, and Barry Mason, Caravanserai has brought a planetary survey to the sarod, a 25-stringed, violin-like, American-Indian language instrument. Spell The Disconnect Weekly claimed, "(Khan) is in a category by himself, max Born with musical comedy speech rhythm in his person and fingers," The Lincoln Journal Star wrote, "(Khan is) far-famed for his elegant vogue and technique. Afterwards a lifetime of make for on the instrument, he has voiceless a newly sprightliness to an ancient manakin." In a followup of a concert by Khan, The Freshly House of York Times proclaimed, "(Khan) casts a form of charm on audiences, sending out ripples of excitement." Tracing his family's roots to Mian Tansen, a 16th-century player in the court of the Emperor Khan, Caravansary began playing the sarod at the eld of ten dollar bill. With his tiro as his guru, under the strict field of study of Guru Shisya Parampara, he advanced quickly. Playacting his first class honours degree concert at the eld of 12, he was a across the country known famous person in India within ternary years. Khan's married woman, Subhalakshmi, a well-known American Indian classical music professional social dancer, retired from acting next their union. In increase to recording many award-winning albums, including Raga Bhairav, which graded among the Pinnacle 50 serious music albums of 1995 by BBC Magazine, Khan has been featured in several documentary film videos including the Canadian-produced Amjat Ali Caravansary in 1971, and Live Concert In Tokio in 1989.





Detonation

Extras wins at Golden Globes

Extras wins at Golden Globes

The Ricky Gervais-starring drollery 'Extras' was named Best Comedy Series in the TV categories at the Golden Globe Awards press conference in Los Angeles last night.
The honour for Best TV Drama went to 'Mad Men', with its star, John Lackland Hamm, named Best Actor in a TV Drama Serial.
Glenn Close won the Best Actress in a TV Play Series awarding for her execution in 'Damages'.
The awarding for Charles Herbert Best Thespian in a TV Comedy Series went to Saint David Duchovny for 'Californication', with Tina Fey winning the Charles Herbert Best Actress in a TV Comedy Series awarding for '30 Rock'.
In that respect were iII awards for the Channel 4-screened TV film 'Longford': it won the Best Mini-Series or Movement Picture Made for Television awarding, with its stars, Jim Broadbent and Samantha Jelly Roll Morton, winning the Best Doer and Topper Support Actress awards.
Poof Latifah south Korean won the C. H. Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Film for 'Life Support' and Jeremy Piven won the Best Support TV Doer award for 'Entourage'.
Read around the winners in the Golden Globes Movie categories hither.