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Fascinating! Naresh Fernandes has published his new book, "Taj Mahal Foxtrot", which traces the advent of jazz in Goa (!) during the 30s to our own time.  A little known corner of jazz history, it documents the contributions of American expatriate and Indian musicians, and many more in the 20s and 30s into the 40s and beyond.  

The book is entitled and subtitled 'Taj Mahal Foxtrot, the story of Bombay's jazz age'.  Yes, that's the same Taj hotel that was attacked in recent…

I have just
released a new blog about Commedia dell'Arte and Vulgar Comedy in my quest to
popularize and spread these forms of theatre.

I also hope
it will start a deeper discussion on the subject here on the net. So please
feel free to surf the site and comment on what you read.

I hope you
like it!

http://commedia.klingvall.com/

(« Lebenslauf » by Adi Holzer)

« Vigilance » is the second of a series of short segues that I have composed in order to combine already existing pieces into one larger, continuous whole.

Each of the segues highlights a…

OM, Shri Ganeshaaya Namaha:

108 divine names of Shri Shiva Bhagwaan & their meanings

1. Om Shivaaya Namaha: I worship the auspicious one so he can manifest that in me.

2. Om Maheshvaraaya namaha: I worship the…

Revolution or Renaissance: Making the Transition from an Economic Age to a Cultural Age is written for people in the arts and cultural field, as well as all those concerned about the state of the world today and prospects for the future. …

http://www.flickr.com/photos/muditaa/6319392402/

Pl check out my movie on SOBO, South Bombay.

I have just started digital photography, and thank god for the fact that PCs and fancy cameras have made the task a lot easier. Although, I have many albums up on Flickr, I would like you to visit and comment on this one. It's ironical that the more things change, the more they remain the same.

When I have time on a…

Blue Sky Project of Dayton, Ohio seeks visual artists, artist/activists, filmmakers, tech-artists, writers, dancer, musicians, theater performers and people working in other creative media. Artists gather for eight weeks from mid-June to mid August at the University of Dayton, located 2 miles from downtown Dayton.  Monday – Thursday are devoted to intensive collaborations between each individual artist and a small group of six to…

So, I've been living in Amman Jordan for a year now, and have come to realize that this city desperately needs some colour. I did a few murals throughout the city, and decided to start an organization to develop mural art in this city. Check out the website, www.ammanincolour.com, and like us on facebook too!

Iona

(« Photo of the magnetic field of two bar magnets with like poles close together » by Alexander Wilmer Duff)

In Buddhist culture, there exists the core notion of the three poisons, which are considered to be the cause of all sufferings.

In English, the poisons are generally…

 Givegoods.org is a new non-profit dedicated to helping individuals use their creativity, talent and passion to raise money…

Pecha-Kucha Cleveland

The folks at the Pecha-Kucha home (Tokyo) site were so kind in posting my presention on their web page.  The folks in Cleveland who do all the arranging for our local events had no current funding or at present to record any of the presenters.  I took the initiative in writing the originators of all to see if there was any interest in my video…

From Culturalista Linda Beck:

This past Saturday, I hopped on the train and trekked to Prospect Park in Brooklyn to have "A Conversation with Nature".



The walk was…

These great photos were taken by Giovanni Savino (http://www.magneticpic.com/) at Create Culture's recent "A Walking Meditation in Times Square" walk with Josefina Baez on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Thanks to Giovanni and the walk participants! Enjoy!

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I believe passionately in the positive impact that art has on physical and particularly on mental health and well-being.

I am also a disabled artist and would love to share thoughts on disability and it's impact on your art.   Has it "enhanced" your style?

I've come to believe that it has a unique influence on mine.

so…

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Seems these days being an Artist can be a tough way to make a living.  At fifty my mid-section's a little thick than when I was in my 20's but I can relate otherwise as probably many who read this to the terms often heard of "Starving Artist."  I can honestly say that I would be lost not being able to create and work with my mind as well as hands as is so gratifying and keeps me at peace with…

I am writing this blog to encourrage other Artist's who may work with unusual materials as an art medium to look outside the box (pardon the pun) with unusual ways to promote their art.  I work with reclaiming corrugated boxes to create three dimensional sculpture and came into contact with someone…

I've been despicably quiet.

With the results of the general election here, the country gently drifted from a state of general apathy but acceptance towards cultural activity, into a risk-aversive mindset. This (more than any cut) has made my working here difficult; places that would normally have relished totally improvised music are more constrained and choosing safer options.

But around the world there seems to be signs of resurgence, a battle so to speak, against…

I just spent a couple of weeks ago visiting my In-law's in ft. Myers, Florida.  They retired there a little over a year ago permanently and are enjoying life.  Being from Cleveland we'll get the usual conversations over the phone with keeping up with them being told that it's in the 80's and us having to…