Category Archives: Culture

Zarah Leander – Bei mir bist du schön (1938)

The Yiddish language, that amalgam of ancient Hebrew spicing a Teutonic soup, is not the first choice I’d have for a smouldering, sexy, romantic tongue to pleasure a love interest with. My opinion has, admittedly, been colored by watching cartoons where some Yiddish songs have been featured, as well as checking out the occasional vaudeville …

May 6, 2010 – 8:53 PM | By admin | Posted in Culture, Songs, Videos | Comments (0)

Was John Lennon mocking his fanbase with "Imagine"?

While reading National Review Online, I came across the comment of an Iowa-based reader who left their opinion of the first time they heard Lennon’s legendary anthem: “When ‘Imagine’ was new, and I was young, I, of course, took it literally as the way the world should work. Since at least partially growing up (being …

May 4, 2010 – 8:46 AM | By admin | Posted in Culture, Politics, Songs | Comments (0)

Tango on UNESCO world heritage list

We love tango! It’s high time tango was honored as an important part of the heritage of both Argentina and Uruguay, and UNESCO gave the honor today in Abu Dhabi.

September 30, 2009 – 7:07 PM | By admin | Posted in Announcements, Articles, Culture | Comments (0)

Norway voted Eurovision winners

A Norwegian singer and violinist of Belarusian descent pulled off the victory at this year’s Eurovision Contest.  It’s usually laced with dreadful competitors singing twee songs, but this year’s winner, Alexander Rybak, actually has a bit of talent.  Next year’s Eurovision will be held in Oslo thanks to the Rybak win. Here’s a clip from …

May 17, 2009 – 12:54 AM | By admin | Posted in Awards, Contests, Culture, Music Business, Musicians, Performances | Comments (0)

Islamic hip hop, or a load of hype?

Oh, the quote of the article!: “We only watch western music. Arabic music is the same, it just copies it. They are wannabee Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls. I would rather just watch the real Britney Spears,” said Nouran, 16. If you have teenage Arab boys hot for seeing Britney Spears, your campaign is over. …

April 22, 2009 – 7:14 PM | By admin | Posted in Articles, Bizarre, Culture, Music Business, Rap, Religion | Comments (0)