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Como lo oyes
Como lo oyes - Canciones para que nos gusten los lunes - 02/06/25

Como lo oyes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 58:52


Cositas muy recientes - Butcher Brown, Max Beesley’s High Vibes - preferentemente recuperaciones de fonoteca personal: Sarah Jane Morris, Álvaro Ruiz, Tommy Edwards, Tavares, Rumer… y Miryam LaTrece.DISCO 1 BUTCHER BROWN Montrose Forest ft. Nicholas PaytonDISCO 2 RUMER Saving GraceDISCO 3 TAVARES More Than A WomanDISCO 4 RESOLUTION 88 The boss From BostonDISCO 5 MIRYAM LATRECE Lo Que Pienses de MíDISCO 6 BAHAMA SOUL CLUB & Naomi Falcon Ganja DayDISCO 7 SARAH JANE MORRIS Me And Mrs. Jones DISCO 8 AL KOOPER & VALERIE CARTER Two Sides To Every SituationDISCO 9 TOMMY EDWARDS It’s All In The GameDISCO 10 ÁLVARO RUIZ Ay DoctorDISCO 11 MAX BEESLEY’S HIGH VIBES Saturn’s DustDISCO 12 BOBBY CALDWELL Don’t Worry About MeDISCO 13 KENNY RANKIN Spanish HarlemEscuchar audio

Como lo oyes
Como lo oyes - Canciones para que nos gusten los lunes, Vientos y Metales - 26/05/25

Como lo oyes

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 59:00


Segimos confiando en Les Hommes. Y variamos de géneros de un tema a otro. De Wily Deville a Johnny Rivers, pasando por Prince, Carmen París, o Rupert Holmes. Descubrimos a Thee Sacred Souls y celebramos el éxitos de las catalanas Balkan Paradise Orchestra más allá de nuestras fronteras. Momentos secretos con Marc Broussard, Cooper Brothers y Kenny Rankin.DISCO 1 LES HOMMES The Hip Heart 2)DISCO 2 MINK DEVILLE Demasiado Corazón (3) DISCO 3 JOHNNY RIVERS Stories To A Child (DIESEL - 2)DISCO 4 PRINCE The Ballad Of Dorothy Parker (With Horns) [2020 Remaster] (ESCA)DISCO 5 MARC BROUSSARD Love And Happiness (7)DISCO 6 THE ASSOCIATION Along Comes Mary (6)DISCO 7 COOPER BROTHERS Mister One Percent (MARC JORDAN… - 16)DISCO 8 THEE SACRED SOULS We Don’t Have to Be Alone (ESCA)DISCO 9 CARMEN PARÍS Vivir en Amor (5)DISCO 10 CARMEN Y MARÍA Mi Plan (2)DISCO 11 RUPERT HOLMES Deco Lady (DIESEL - 6) DISCO 12 Balkan Paradise Orcherstra Cheesy (Apelika Radio Edit Remix) (ESCA)DISCO 13 KENNY RANKIN Spanish Harlem (5)Escuchar audio

El sótano
El sótano - The Latin Soul of Bobby Marin - 22/05/25

El sótano

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 59:36


Viajamos al Nueva York de los años 60 y orbitamos en torno al doble álbum recopilatorio “We’ve got a groovy thing going; the latin soul of Bobby Marin” (Vampisoul). Ahí se recogen un total de 24 piezas de soul latino, boogaloo o latin funk, todas ellas conectadas por aquella figura en las sombras que fue el compositor, productor e intérprete Bobby Marin.Playlist;(sintonía) LA CUCARACHA BRASS “Takin’ over”BOBBY MARIN “Movin’ much too fast”BOBBY MARIN “A groovy thing going”107th STREET STICKBALL TEAM “Rhythm and Soul”BOBBY MARIN and THE LATIN CHORDS feat. SONNY BRAVO “Take a ride”LOUIE RAMIREZ and HIS ORCHESTRA “Lucy’s Spanish Harlem”LOUIE RAMIREZ and HIS ORCHESTRA “Love it up”BOBBY MARIN and THE LATIN CHORDS feat. SONNY BRAVO “Work your show”RICHIE & THE PS54 SCHOOL YARD “Hey Mr. Skyjacker”RICARDO MARRERO and THE GROUP “What I feel”HERBIE OLIVIERI and THE LATIN BLUES BAND “Come live with me”THE GHETTO BROTHERS “Got this happy feeling”LA CREMA “Cisco Kid”OCHO “Undress my mind”LOUIE RAMIREZ “Gimme, take it”Escuchar audio

House of Mystery True Crime History
Michael McGarrity - Night in the City

House of Mystery True Crime History

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 28:21


Accused of the murder of his former lover, Korean War veteran Sam Monroe is forced to abandon his job as an assistant district attorney and fight to clear his name.Sam Monroe thought his steamy love affair with Manhattan socialite Laura Nielson was dead and buried, but when she didn't show up after unexpectedly calling him late at night and asking to meet, he decides to investigate. He finds her naked on her penthouse balcony, strangled, his dog tags wrapped around her neck. With a bull's-eye on his back as the prime suspect, Sam begins a search for the killer that reveals Laura's involvement with several men, some with ties to a well-known crime family.As circumstantial evidence mounts against him, the cops close in, especially a heavy-handed rogue patrolman carrying a grudge against Sam and looking for serious payback. Forced to operate in the shadows, he relies on the unofficial help of several coworkers in the DA's office and Debora Jean Ryan, a private investigator who offers to assist but has an agenda that she refuses to disclose. As they probe Laura's past looking for clues, they must also figure out Laura's mysterious trip out west, the death of a young man in New Jersey during her childhood, and who is making attempts on his life.From the crime-ridden precincts of Lower Manhattan, the mean streets of Spanish Harlem, and the lofty mansions along Millionaires' Row, Night in the City is classic crime noir fiction at its best that wonderfully evokes the vibrant world of 1950s New York. Michael McGarrity again proves himself to be one of the most accomplished writers of mysteries working today.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wake Up
Angels Among Us

Wake Up

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 18:40 Transcription Available


Send us a textHave you ever been helped by a mysterious stranger who appeared exactly when needed, then vanished without a trace? You might have encountered an angel in human form.Dr. Douglas James Cottrell takes us on a fascinating journey exploring angelic encounters throughout history and in his own life. Drawing from decades of metaphysical experience, he reveals the subtle patterns that distinguish genuine divine intervention from ordinary coincidence – and warns about the entities that might imitate heavenly messengers for nefarious purposes.Through vivid storytelling, Dr. Cottrell recounts his extraordinary experience in India where two men appeared from nowhere to guide him, then vanished impossibly over open terrain. He shares another powerful account of being protected by an invisible guardian at a gas station in Spanish Harlem – a being his wife couldn't see despite looking directly at it. These encounters follow a consistent pattern: angels appear unexpectedly, know precisely what you need, help without seeking payment, and disappear mysteriously.Angels don't always take human form, though. Sometimes they manifest as shimmering light, gentle breezes carrying messages, or distinctive fragrances like the roses often associated with appearances of Mother Mary. Most commonly, they speak through that "still, small voice" – the intuitive nudge or warning that's easy to dismiss but proves critically important. This subtlety, Dr. Cottrell explains, respects our free will while still offering divine guidance when we need it most.Why does help from beyond come in whispers rather than shouts? Dr. Cottrell suggests that spiritual beings honor our autonomy and cannot forcefully intervene without invitation. Contrary to what many assume, loud, commanding voices are more likely to come from lower astral entities attempting to manipulate through fear.The key to receiving angelic assistance? Simply ask. Whether you pray to God, Jesus, Buddha, or any divine figure that resonates with your beliefs, sincere requests for help open the channel for divine intervention in your life. Listen carefully for the response – it may come in unexpected ways.Support the show

Good Guys
Mob Adjacent with The Queen of Melrose

Good Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 65:49


Mazel morons! Today we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by the incredible celebrity stylist, fashion designer, and viral sensation Cosmo Lombino AKA The Queen of Melrose! We're talking Spanish Harlem, Jehovah's Witnesses, our favorite cigarettes, The Brody-Berry Kiss, The Lively-Baldoni lawsuit, The Palm Restaurant, and the Beauty of the ‘Burbs. The Queen dishes all about her stint designing for Shaq, her cameo on cops, and what life looks like when you're mob adjacent. Plus, we answer your speakpipes about engagements and ozempic side effects. If this episode isn't your favorite, then what are ya NUTS? Enjoy! Check out The Queen of Melrose on: YouTubeInstagramTikTokWebsiteVisit Cosmo's Glamsquad and Cosmo & Donato on Melrose! Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Do more than ever before with a true AI companion. Get your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra now at Samsung.com.**Certain features compatible with select apps and require Google Gemini account. Results may vary based on input; check responses for accuracy.**Now Brief displays daily select information from select apps. May require internet connection.****Galaxy Al features by Samsung free through 2025 and require Samsung account login.Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order of their new recipe. Go to hero.co and use code GOODGUYS at checkout.Start earning points on rent you're already paying for by going to joinbilt.com/GOODGUYSSwitch to Mint and new customers can get half off an Unlimited plan until February 2. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MINTMOBILE.com/goodguysGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/GOODGUYSVisit bionaturae.com and use code GOODGUYS at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcast El pulso de la Vida
Navidades con alma - El sueño se ha acabado con José de Segovia y Dr. Soul

Podcast El pulso de la Vida

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 54:44


La Navidad es un tiempo alegre de fiesta y celebración familiar en muchas culturas. En la comunidad afroamericana tiene una importancia especial, la canción, el baile y la narración. Era uno de los pocos momentos en que los dueños de las plantaciones daban tiempo a los esclavos para reunirse, aunque fuera bajo su vigilancia. La emancipación en el siglo XIX hizo que la tradición occidental se uniera a elementos de la cultura africana. El Renacimiento de Harlem da una identidad y creatividad a esta música, que tiene su centro en la iglesia, donde se hacen conciertos, obras y lecturas que dan a la historia de la Navidad un anhelo de esperanza y liberación. El movimiento por los derechos civiles de los años 50 y 60 del pasado siglo, hizo que el mensaje de paz de la Navidad encontrará en esos días, su mayor plataforma. El Doctor Soul se une un año más a José de Segovia, para presentar y comentar una selección de temas de Navidad en el programa de Dynamis Radio, "El sueño se ha acabado". Luis Lapuente escoge canciones de los álbumes de soul que aparecían en estas fechas de cantantes como Aretha Franklin (Hark The Herald Angels Sing / The Christmas Song) y muestra la relación de composiciones como "Spanish Harlem" con la Navidad. El Doctor Soul introduce la vertiente jamaicana de Ken Boothe (First Noel), la voz de barítono de Lou Rawls en "Auld Lang Syne", la conciencia social de los Staple Singers (Who Took The Merry Out of Christmas) y la "Blanca Navidad" de Otis Redding. Pasamos de la ligereza de los Jackson 5 (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town), Smokey Robinson (Jingle Bells) o Darlene Love (Winter Wonderland) a la solemnidad de Diana Ross con las Supremes en "Joy To The World" y Robinson con sus Miracles en "O Holy Night". Las composiciones instrumentales que suenan de fondo a la conversación son de la banda de "surf" The Ventures, muchas del músico de jazz Kenny Burrell y el grupo de soul de Memphis, vinculado al sello Stax, Booker T & The M.G´s. Suenan también grabaciones del trompetista Chet Baker, el organista Jimmy Smith, los pianistas Ramsey Lewis y Vince Guaraldi, los saxofonistas Carla Bley, Dexter Gordon, Gene Ammons o el guitarrista Oscar Moore. La realización sonora que mezcla la música, las voces y las canciones es de Daniel Panduro.

Life in Spanglish
Teen Stardom, Y2K, Decades In da Game & Uh Oooh! Onika Sampled Me!? Con Lumidee

Life in Spanglish

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 67:34 Transcription Available


We're kicking it with the one and only Lumidee! We dive into her roots growing up in Spanish Harlem, those iconic Y2K days that shaped a generation, and the story of how she got discovered as a teen in NY. From reaching global stardom with 'Never Leave You' to holding it down in the music game for decades, Lumidee keeps it real about her journey. Plus, we talk about the legendary Nicki Minaj sampling her hit for ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze', balancing motherhood with the hustle, and so much more. This one's full of laughs, gems, and straight-up inspiration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Books in African American Studies
Christopher Bell, "Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience" (Rutgers UP, 2024)

New Books in African American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 37:48


They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

New Books in Latino Studies
Christopher Bell, "Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience" (Rutgers UP, 2024)

New Books in Latino Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 37:48


They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies

New Books Network
Christopher Bell, "Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience" (Rutgers UP, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 37:48


They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Architecture
Christopher Bell, "Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience" (Rutgers UP, 2024)

New Books in Architecture

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 37:48


They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

New Books in American Studies
Christopher Bell, "Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience" (Rutgers UP, 2024)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 37:48


They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

New Books in Photography
Christopher Bell, "Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience" (Rutgers UP, 2024)

New Books in Photography

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 37:48


They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/photography

New Books in Urban Studies
Christopher Bell, "Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience" (Rutgers UP, 2024)

New Books in Urban Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 37:48


They call it Spanish Harlem or sometimes just El Barrio. But for over a century, East Harlem has been a melting pot of many ethnic groups, including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants, as well as Italian, Jewish, and African American communities. Though gentrification is rapidly changing the face of this section of upper Manhattan, it is still full of sites that attest to its rich cultural heritage. Now East Harlem native Christopher Bell takes you on a tour of his beloved neighborhood. He takes you on three separate walking tours, each visiting a different part of East Harlem and each full of stories about its theaters, museums, art spaces, schools, community centers, churches, mosques, and synagogues. You'll also learn about the famous people who lived in El Barrio, such as actress Cecily Tyson, opera singer Marian Anderson, portrait artist Alice Neel, incomparable poet Julia De Burgos, and King of Latin Music Tito Puente. Lavishly illustrated with over fifty photos, Walking East Harlem: A Neighborhood Experience (Rutgers University Press, 2024) points out not only the many architectural and cultural landmarks in the neighborhood but also the historical buildings that have since been demolished. Whether you are a tourist or a resident, this guide will give you a new appreciation for El Barrio's exciting history, cultural diversity, and continued artistic vibrancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sateli 3
Sateli 3 - The Latin Soul of Bobby Marin (1968-2023/Vampisoul 2024) - 31/10/24

Sateli 3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 60:05


Sintonía: "Barbara with The Kooky Eyes" - Richie & The PS 54 School Yard; "Hey mr. Skyjacker" - 107th Street Stickball Team; "Take a Ride" (feat. Sonny Bravo) - Bobby Marin & His Chords; "´Neath The Heat Of The Summer Sun" (feat. Sonny Bravo) - Bobby Marin & The Latin Chords; "Mojo Shingaling" - 107th Street Stickball Team; "Lucy´s Spanish Harlem" - Louie Ramirez & His Orchestra; "Love It Up" - Louie Ramirez and His Orchesta; "Jumpin´ Around" - Johnny Rodriguez & Angel René Orchestra; "Takin´ Over" y "Hey, Mama" - La Cucaracha Brass; "Come Live With Me" - Herbie Olivieri & The Latin Blues Band; "Do It" y "Pamoja Watu (Together People)" - Los Africanos; "Undress My Mind" - Ocho; "Gimme, Take It" (Bobby Marin Edit) - Louie RamírezTodas las músicas extraídas de la recopilación (2xLP/1xCD) "We´ve Got a Groovy Thing Going: The Latin Soul Of Bobby Marin (Vampisoul, 2024)Escuchar audio

The Suffering Podcast
Episode 197: The Suffering of Scars with D

The Suffering Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 62:07


Send us a textDejah-Maia's story is one of incredible resilience and inspiring transformation. Born in San Diego and raised in the vibrant neighborhoods of Spanish Harlem, New York, and Maplewood, New Jersey, Dejah-Maia now calls Maplewood her home. She is the second eldest of four siblings, each of whom shares a bond strengthened by their shared trials and triumphs.At the age of two, Dejah-Maia's life was forever altered by a catastrophic house amage from smoke inhalation, and he eventually passed away.Dejah-Maia's story is not one of surrender but of deuring her conThe unwavering support of key individuals in her life was crucial. They supported Dejah-Maia as she grew in conWith an Associate's Degree in General Science with High Honors and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Dejah-Maia's personal experiences have fueled her passion for school psychology. She is driven by a desire to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health in low-income communities, especially for children. One of her goals is to create environments where young people can express themselves freely and without fear, just as she learned to do. She envisions a world where every child feels protected and empowered to share their story, drawing strength from their experiences rather than being deThroughout her journey, Dejah-Maia has refused to be a victim of her circumstances. Instead, she stands tall as a survivor, her life is a testament to her strength and resilience. She is committed to giving back to her community, providing the same support and guidance that helped her overcome her traumatic past. Dejah-Maia's story is a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of perseverance and the profound impact of a nurturing environment. She is determined to ensure that other children have the tools they need to not only survive but thrive in the face of adversity.Find DejahLinkedInind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20Cubita CafeSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

The Fashion Geek Podcast
87 | How Did Keith Haring's Art Revolutionize Hip Hop Culture? Ft Gil Vasquez

The Fashion Geek Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 66:31


▶️ Check This Out On YouTubeGil Vasquez is the president and executive director of the Keith Haring Foundation, dedicated to preserving and continuing Keith Haring's legacy. Growing up in Spanish Harlem and transferring to Nevin Street for high school, Gil's journey has been deeply influenced by Haring's artwork and ethos. As someone who witnessed the transformative power of Haring's chalk drawings in New York, Gil's insights into street art and fashion make him the perfect guest to discuss Haring's lasting impact on art, fashion, and society.In this episode, you'll learn,- How Keith Haring's work has bridged the gap between street art and fashion, influencing brands like Carhartt and Timberland.- The strategies and considerations behind licensing Haring's artwork, ensuring collaborations remain true to his legacy.- The profound impact Keith Haring has had on hip hop culture, exemplified through partnerships with icons like Run DMC and Public Enemy's Chuck D.

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast
157. KRISTIAN MERCADO FIGUEROA

LA LISTA: A Latinx Writers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 56:01


A MIXED MEDIA GENRE-BENDING LATINX WRITER Kristian Mercado Figueroa shares his childhood in Spanish Harlem and Puerto Rico, the inspiration behind his hit cyberpunk short film 'NUEVO RICO', the power imbalance between Puerto Rico and the USA, and his first feature film ‘IF YOU WERE THE LAST' streaming now on Peacock! Instagram & Twitter/X - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs
The Timeless Raw Power of “Be My Baby”

Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 28:02 Transcription Available


On this week's episode of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs, hosts Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield discuss the story of “Be My Baby,” breaking down the song's massive impact on pop history. The song comes in at #22 on Rolling Stone's list and is as universal as a pop song can be. It's the song that made Ronnie Spector a timeless rock & roll legend, a teenage girl from Spanish Harlem who packed a lifetime of raw power into three minutes. Ever since Ronnie belted “Be My Baby” in 1963, it's been the classic that sums up the whole Sixties girl-group era, with Phil Spector's lavish Wall of Sound production – but it's never left the airwaves. It's been the foundation for artists from Brian Wilson to Bruce Springsteen to Lana Del Rey. You hear it everywhere, from Scorsese movies to goth clubs to hair metal, from the Ramones to Beyoncé. This week Rob and Brittany are joined by a true legend: Jeff Barry, who co-wrote “Be My Baby.” The Barry/Greenwich team cranked out a host of Sixties girl-group smashes for stars like the Crystals (“Then He Kissed Me”), the Dixie Cups (“Chapel of Love”), the Chiffons (“I Have a Boyfriend”), and the Shangri-Las (“Leader of the Pack”). Barry discusses the making of “Be My Baby,” the early Brill Building songwriting days, and his long career from pop to soul to country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST
Managing Macro social work as a Latina

THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 54:41


Dr. Darmary Bonilla-Rodriguez is a social worker living in Pennsylvania. Originally from Spanish Harlem in NYC. She is the author of the new book, Modern Marianismo. She shares what's the book about. We discuss the importance of providing cultural competency work despite being the only one of Latin descent where the majority of the population is white. She also shares her experience being a local school board member in her community, her macro work in PA, which has led to multiple speaking engagements. She can be found on Instagram @drdarmarybonillarodriguez

Drums and Rums
Tito's Awards and Recognition - Part 3

Drums and Rums

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 5:26


Thanks for tuning in. The Drums and Rums podcast is coming back from a hiatus with a great guest who continues the legacy of the king of Latin percussion and its also his father, out guest is Tito Puente Jr.-  Tito's AWARDS and RECOGNITION He received five Grammy Awards during his lifetime, as well as a post hu mous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award -In 1984, he received an honorary Decree from the Los Angeles City Council.-In 1990, he received a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.[15]- In 1995, Puente received the Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award.[12]-In 1995, Puente was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music.[13]-He guest-starred on several television shows, including Sesame Street and The Simpsons two-part episode "Who Shot Mr. Burns?". September 17, 1995-Puente performed at the closing ceremonies at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. The timbales he used are displayed at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.-In 1997, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts.[14]-In 1999, he was inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame.[17]-On May 19, 1999, he received an honorary Mus.D degree from Columbia University.[18][19]- On August 20, 2000, East 110th Street in Spanish Harlem was named 'Tito Puente Way'. -In 2004, An amphitheater was named after him at Luis Muñoz Marín Park, next to the Roberto Clemente Coliseum, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. -On June 5, 2005, Puente was honored by Union City, New Jersey with a star on the Walk of Fame at Union City's Celia Cruz Park.[16] -On September 10, 2007, a United States Post Office in Spanish Harlem was named after him at a ceremony presided over by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Charles Rangel and Rep. José Serrano. -In 2011, the US Postal Service issued a commemorative postage stamp in his likeness as part of their Latin Legends series. [20] -On October 11, 2022, Puente was honored with a Google Doodle in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.[21]Tune in tomorrow for part 4 of celebrating the life and music of Tito Puente.Where we'll talk about the Musicians Influenced By himDon't forget to hit that like button and SubscribeDon't forget to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channelHELP SUPPORT the podcast.https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums/postshttps://cash.app/$drumsandrumsCHECK out  https://www.drumsandrums.com/FOLLOW us :https://www.instagram.com/drumsandrumhttps://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/https://www.tiktok.com/@drumsandrumshttps://twitter.com/drumsandrumsDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel and FOLLOW US ON APPLE PODCASTS or where ever you listen to podcasts and don't forget to RATE us a 5 star and leave us a review. Support the show

Drums and Rums
We're Back with Tito Puente Week Part 1

Drums and Rums

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 7:57


Thanks for tuning in. The Drums and Rums podcast is coming back from a hiatus with a great guest who continues the legacy of the king of Latin percussion and its also his father, out guest is Tito Puente Jr.Don't forget to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channelHELP SUPPORT the podcast.https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums/postshttps://cash.app/$drumsandrumsCHECK out  https://www.drumsandrums.com/FOLLOW us :https://www.instagram.com/drumsandrumhttps://www.facebook.com/drumsandrums/https://www.tiktok.com/@drumsandrumshttps://twitter.com/drumsandrumsWho Was Tito Puente? This week we celebrate the fascinating life of Tito Puente, the “King of Mambo.” Born as Ernest Anthony Puente Jr. on April 20, 1923, he left an indelible mark on the world of music. He passed away on June 1st 2000. Here's a glimpse into his remarkable journey and some of the things each day this week we'll dive into.Early Years: Tito Puente was born in New York City's Spanish Harlem to Puerto Rican parents. His father worked at a razorblade factory, and Tito initially took piano lessons. However, an ankle injury led him to switch to percussion, drawing inspiration from jazz drummer Gene Krupa. Puente's talent blossomed with his drumming lessons, and in the '40s he joined the Machito Orchestra when their drummer was drafted for World War II. This was his big break, and Puente played with them until he was also drafted into the Navy. After the war, Puente went to the Julliard School of Music on the G.I. Bill to study music and orchestration, and in 1948 he formed his own band and began developing his distinctive performance style.Career:  Tito Puente was known for his blending of Latin and jazz sounds, for placing percussion in the spotlight, and for celebrating the music with dancing and joy during his performances. His band became a regular sound at the Palladium Ballroom, where the Tito Puente Orchestra packed in the crowds and helped popularize mambo. Over the years he became known as "El Rey," the king of mambo music, and he collaborated with many other major performers, including Celia Cruz. Puente began recording with RCA Victor in the 1950s. He continued to record, collaborate, and perform for the next several decades. In the 1990s, he played himself in the movie, Mambo Kings, which helped drive a renewed awareness of his music. When he died at age 77, he was still regularly performing.Legacy: Tito Puente's influence transcends borders. His compositions continue to resonate, and his virtuosity lives on. Whether you're dancing to his beats or appreciating his melodies, Tito Puente's legacy has been recognized in many ways. He received five Grammy Awards during his lifetime, as well as a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; among other honors, he also received honorary degrees, presidential recognition, and the Key to New York City.Tune in tomorrow for part 2 of celebrating the life and music of Tito Puente.Support the show

TRUE DETECTIVE STORIES
NYPD HOMICIDE DETECTIVE DISCUSSES THE CASE- A ROSE DIED IN SPANISH HARLEM PT.1

TRUE DETECTIVE STORIES

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 47:14


CANTO TALK RADIO SHOW
A chat with Alicia Colon about the situation in New York & other stories

CANTO TALK RADIO SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 28:00


A chat with Alicia Colon, Alicia Colon, a native New Yorker born in Spanish Harlem.  She has written over the years about current events.   This is her American Thinker archives.   We will discuss her latest post about New York City:   Is New York City Really Dead? ..Check our blog....and follow our friend Carlos Guedes......

I AM GPH
EP135 From Spanish Harlem to Health Tech with Francesca Mendez

I AM GPH

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 34:45


In this episode we speak with Francesca Mendez, MPH 2020, who shares her journey from Spanish Harlem to leading healthcare innovation at CVS Health. Francesca discusses managing chronic diseases, health equity, and the impact of technology in healthcare. Her work at CVS Health and her background in public health from NYU have fueled her commitment to improving health outcomes. This episode delves into Francesca's professional path, her vision for better health access, and her efforts to address healthcare quality gaps. To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit http://www.publichealth.nyu.edu.

political and spiritual
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ; Top Tropical Salsa Music Artists and Bands on tour in 2024.

political and spiritual

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 126:00


 EDDIE RODRIGUEZ experience working with Marc Anthony as head of West Coast office of RMM at Sony Music- World tour in 2024 will visit 50 countries to perform for his fans. Best paid Tropical Salsa artist in the business. A Puerto Rican born in NYC who grew up in Spanish Harlem with a Net worth today is in the tens of millions of dollars...... A band from Puerto Rico that has been around for 60+ years that will also be on tour in 2024. The name of the group is El Gran Combo Eddie@LatinLive.com Eddie Rodriguez Presents LLC

BlkWmnAnimator
Shawna Mills: Unveiling Her Own Talent and the Talent of the Future

BlkWmnAnimator

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 76:33


Join us as we sit down with the incredibly talented Shawna Mills, a storyboard artist and director with a remarkable journey that started in the vibrant streets of Spanish Harlem. Shawna Mills is not just a storyteller; she's a trailblazer who carved her path in the animation industry. Growing up surrounded by the rich culture of Spanish Harlem, Shawna's artistic journey began as a self-taught animator, fueled by a passion that would eventually lead her to become a seasoned animation director. Shawna shares her inspiring story of self-discovery and perseverance, recounting the challenges she overcame to teach herself animation. Hear about her early days, the turning points, and the lessons that shaped her into the accomplished director she is today. Delve into the world of storyboarding with Shawna as she discusses the intricacies of this vital aspect of animation. Learn about her creative process, the challenges of translating scripts into visual narratives, and the magic that happens behind the scenes to bring stories to life. As a leading figure in the animation industry, Shawna Mills is passionate about empowering the next generation of artists. Tune in to gain insights into her advocacy, mentorship experiences, and the importance of diversity and representation in the world of animation. #blkwmnanimator #animation #sodamonkeyent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support

Asian Voices Radio
Illuminating humanity through laughter and narratives | 3x34

Asian Voices Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 33:38


Joining us in this episode is a remarkable storyteller and creative activist, Alaudin Ullah, whose work resonates deeply across cultures and communities. One of the first South Asians to appear as a stand-up comedian on national television, including Comedy Central, BET, MTV, and PBS, his groundbreaking one-person, multi-character play, Dishwasher Dreams, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, shedding light on the immigrant experience with humor and profound narrative depth. Ullah's three-act play Halal Brothers centers on the interactions between African American and Bengali Muslims in a Harlem halal butcher's shop on the day of Malcolm X's murder in 1965. In his autobiographical solo show, Dishwasher Dreams, Ullah and musician Avirodh Sharma take audiences on a journey of vivid remembrances and discoveries from 1930s India (now Bangladesh) to 1970s Spanish Harlem to present-day Hollywood.  Alaudin shares his experiences growing up in a culturally divided household, and opens up about the significant impacts in his life that had shaped his cultural identity. As a creative activist, Alaudin expresses the role as an artist and storyteller when it comes to shaping societal perceptions and fostering empathy, especially in today's diverse and often divided world. 

Ignorant Know It All's
Ep 41. Funkorama

Ignorant Know It All's

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 37:52


This Week is a perviously unreleased episode... Summer of 2022!!! Wavy, Travis, & Brooklyn are on the block in Spanish Harlem aka Washington Heights aka Arroz y Frijoles.. Chopping it up about Conspires, Sports, and Weekly Topics that affect society LOL!!!! We are making fun of everything!!  Email: Ignorantknowitalls@gmail.com IG: @ignorantknowitalls

Nialler9
Latin Freestyle 80s Electro with Bob Stanley

Nialler9

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 45:37


On Episode 227, we are joined by the acclaimed music writer Bob Stanley, the man behind one of Niall's favourite books Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop and a member of indie-pop group St. Etienne.To celebrate 10 years of Faber Books are reissuing Yeah Yeah Yeah (with a new chapter taking it up to present day) , along with its prequel Let's Do It: The Birth of Pop (the definitive story of the birth of Pop, from 1900 to the mid-fifties), both on paperback.Along with the books, Bob Stanley also put together a compilation for Ace Records called Latin Freestyle - New York/Miami 1983 - 1992, in his words a crashing electro-funk sub genre of dance music. It was the aural equivalent of a can of thirst-quenching Quatro or a Spanish Harlem dance-off, and it became the electronically constructed bridge between disco and house.Latin Freestyle grew out of electro, and was a more female-fronted classic pop version with frequently Latina vocals, bleepy synth riffs, proto-house piano lines, drum machine hits and lyrics that harked back to '60s girl groups teenage concerns of heartbreak, boys and dancing. We talk to Bob about the books and this subgenre of electro music that developed in New York and Miami in the early 80s and included Madonna, Debbie Deb, Shannon, Alisha, Company B, Lisa Lisa, Exposé, Taylor Dane and went on to influence music from the Bee Gees' Robin Gibb, Pet Shop Boys, Freeez and more.A playlist of Latin Freestyle accompanies this episode on Patron. Sign up from €5 a month.Patreon members get access to the the Discord community, special playlists, ad-free episodes, event discounts & more.Listen on Apple | Android | ACAST | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS FeedShow notesSongs played on the Nialler9 Podcast Spotify PlaylistLatin Freestyle - New York/Miami 1983 - 1992 compilation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

70's Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete
Episode 59: The Week Ending September 25, 1971 The Night They Drove Uncle Albert Down to Spanish Harlem

70's Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 143:05


In the ‘70s there were signs that crime was on the uptick. Did you surrender any money as the victim of a stick up? After you were scammed, did you vow I won't get fooled again? At times it seemed like there was a breakdown in society where there ain't no sunshine to be found. Yet we all know there was a bigger story in your eyes. You had a look that said I woke up in love this morning with a sweet city woman! This week whatcha see is whatcha get when we take a look at the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of September 25, 1971. I'm not a liar when I say this one is bound to bring out some smiling faces sometimes, if you know what I mean. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode:  https://top40weekly.com/1971-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_25th_September_1971 Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the countdown was based. Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark's lazy) Books: “Ranking the 70's” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970's)" by Pete Battistini. Rejected Episode Titles: The Story in Your Eyes?  Watcha See is Watcha Get Go Away Little Maggie May I Woke Up Saturday Morning in Confusion This is a Stick Up, Do You Know What I Mean? Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Robert Moog on the pronunciation of Moog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN-y0QQ7cs Moog Inc.: https://www.moog.com/ Moog Music: https://www.moogmusic.com/ The Deep Purple Podcast Episode #229 – Remembering Bernie Marsden: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2023/09/02/episode-229-remembering-bernie-marsden/

Dominic Carter
The Chronicles of Dominic Carter | 8-21-23

Dominic Carter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 1:55


On the latest edition of 'The Chronicles of Dominic Carter', Dominic reports on a violent robbery of a convenience store in Spanish Harlem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrefour des Amériques
Cuba, la musique et le monde #73 : New York et la Naissance de la Salsa

Carrefour des Amériques

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 58:41


durée : 00:58:41 - De New York à La Havane : La véritable histoire de la Salsa - par : Marcel Quillévéré - C'est à New York, dans le Spanish Harlem à l'est et dans le West Side vers la 9ème et la 10ème avenue ou encore à Brooklynn que naît, à la fin des années 60 et au début des années 70, ce que les musiciens eux-mêmes ont appelé la Salsa. C'est son histoire que raconte cette émission... - réalisé par : Géraldine Prutner

2000 Percent Raise
E48: Jay Maymi: Mastering The Mindset of Sales Psychology

2000 Percent Raise

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 42:28


This week John welcomes Jay Maymi to the podcast for a one-on-one about mastering the mindset of sales psychology and the power of discovering your true purpose. There is perhaps an advantage to growing up in a humble setting with meager means. The reality of your circumstances can either pummel you into mediocrity or extract from you a burning desire to excel and rise above. Jay's story is one of the latter. For the last three decades his hunger to rise above has yielded an impressive array of accomplishments. From founding multiple successful businesses to bodybuilding championships, radio, TV, stage, and print work to authoring 5 books, Jay is an inspiration and model of action to anyone who encounters him.   From developing an entire sales and personal development series to speaking in front of many diverse audiences on an array of business and personal topics, Jay's journey from an adopted child in Spanish Harlem to the world of business and entrepreneurship makes him uniquely qualified to offer valuable knowledge, instruction, inspiration, and impact to those seeking to develop a higher and greater expression of themselves. In this chat, John and Jay reflect on their upbringings while addressing some of the challenges that they both faced when beginning their respective journeys.  As Jay puts it early in this episode, he has been hustling hard while pulling money out of thin air since the age of 16. After studying both Psychology and Behavioral Science, Jay spent 13 years in the trenches of entrepreneurship where he honed his understanding of sales psychology, body language, and the power of persuasion. Yet beyond his business success, Jay also aimed to find an even bigger purpose, a calling to help others inspire, impact, influence, and improve the lives of others. Jay and John explore some of the wisdom and insights that he has acquired on his odyssey of true calling and unique purpose.   Topics include:  Jay's Early Hustles In Spanish Harlem Mastering the Mindset Behind Sales Psychology Discovering the Power of Your Unique Purpose Why Not Every Calling Is Connected to Money How Jay Helps Others Find The Courage to Take Action   Connect with Jay:  Website Linkedin Instagram Twitter YouTube   Follow John: Instagram TikTok LinkedIn   2000 Percent Raise (Book)   More 2000 Percent Raise Episodes and Content   Produced by Social Chameleon

BAAS Entertainment
First Annual BAAS Entertainment Benefit Gala Preview with Steven Kroon, Ty Stephens and Carla Cook

BAAS Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 65:39


Episode 82. This very special episode of the BAAS Entertainment Podcast highlights the amazing performers - Steven Kroon, Ty Stephens and Carla Cook - who will be part of the BAAS Entertainment Gala taking place on September 16, 2023. These three amazing performers are friends who share a love of crossing musical genres. They are planning an amazing evening of music to benefit two special charities, Chelsea's Charity and The Ana Grace Project. The first annual BAAS Entertainment Benefit Gala will be held at Edmond Town Hall (45 Main Street, Newtown, CT) on Saturday, September 16. VIP tickets ($150) include upfront seating, plus a pre-show VIP reception with artist meet and greet, hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and an incredible swag bag full of goodies. Regular tickets are $50 each. This is a show you will remember for the rest of your life.Ty Stephens started as a dancer, which brought him to New York and gave him the opportunity to perform in back-to-back Broadway shows. Knowing that the career of a dancer is limited, he transitioned into a singer, helped by the legendary Gregory Hines, establishing a career as a performer that has taken him around the world. His style is uniquely his own, centered around 70's R&B, with jazz, soul, funk, and Broadway, all mixed together.Steven Kroon got his start in Spanish Harlem in the early 1950s. His father was a musicologist who always played Spanish music in their home. Many of the legendary musicians he listened to, including Tito Puente, lived in the area. Later, they moved to Queens, and were immersed in the music of his neighborhood, which was filled with performers and producers. Count Basie lived four blocks away. All of the combinations of cultures and sounds created Kroon's distinctive style. The break that changed his life was when he had an opportunity to audition for Luther Vandross. He got the gig and ended up working with Luther for 20 years. He learned so much working with all of the stellar musicians around Luther. Being around Luther, he learned so much about the industry since Luther was so hands-on with everything he did. He also earned the opportunity to work with legendary jazz double bassist Ron Carter. Working with Vandross and Carter exposed Kroon to the very top R&B and jazz artists in the world. After 20 years, he decided it was time to “do me,” left those groups to record on his own and blaze his own path. He created a masterpiece with many of the musicians he worked with. He is blessed, proud and happy now to be able to do what he wants to do.Carla Cook got her start in the church in Detroit, and always loved to sing in choirs. Her brother loved jazz, giving her an early exposure to the music. Being in Detroit, her high school years were filled with the sounds of Motown. She moved to Boston, and formed the first of several jazz ensembles, gigging at jazz clubs and private events. She moved to New York in 1990, where she began performing regularly on the jazz scene. Her debut album, “It's All About Love,” earned an AFIM-Indie award and a Grammy nomination, and widespread critical acclaim for her two subsequent recordings, “Dem Bones,” and “Simply Natural”. She is currently a jazz vocal instructor at The Juilliard School.Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

Bourbon Lens
Off Hours with Bourbon Lens Featuring Chef Julian Medina

Bourbon Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 44:31


In the Season 2 finale of Off Hours with Bourbon Lens, Jake & Jake sit down with Chef Julian Medina.  We're closing out this Season with another chef, so you know Jake L. is smiling as we talk about food, education, and running multiple restaurants.  Find some time like Chef, throw on your running shoes, and stream this episode as you take us for a walk or a jog around the block.  Thanks for listening to another episode of Off Hours with Bourbon Lens. Check out new episodes of Off Hours with Bourbon Lens streaming now here. This has been another production of Bourbon Lens LLC.  Thank you for your continued support. Scott & Jake Bourbon Lens About Off Hours Off Hours Bourbon is made for afternoon relaxations and late night convos as it dispels the idea that you have to wear a suit to drink a glass of Bourbon or that it can only be enjoyed poured over rocks at the end of the day. The award-winning liquid is aged in American white oak barrels for over 5 years. Tasting notes include aromas of creamy vanilla, hint of nutmeg and toasted pecans, rich notes of cinnamon and a silky finish of lingering honey.  You can find out more about Off Hours with Bourbon Lens here. About Chef Julian Medina  Julian Medina, acclaimed chef-owner of Toloache, Coppelia, Tacuba Mexican Cantina, La Chula Taqueria, El Fish Shack, El Fish Marisqueria and Kuxé has been creating refined Mexican cuisine for 20 years.  Raised in Mexico City, Julian was inspired by his father's & grandfather's authentic home cooking. Trained professionally in Mexico City, Julian later came to New York City & enrolled in the French Culinary Institute, graduating with recognitions. Since 1999, Chef Medina has created numerous acclaimed food concepts around New York City, garnered accolades from the food media, including The New York Times and The New Yorker, as well as various high-profile television shows. In 2010, The New York Times' food critic Sam Sifton praised Toloache's food & service, and gave it a coveted one star. In March 2011, Julian made his premiere on Iron Chef America: Mexican Chocolate Battle. Julian continues to open restaurants throughout New York City, including La Chula Taqueria in Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights & at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B; Kuxé in the West Village, and most recently El Fish Marisqueria on the Upper West Side.

No Suggestion: An Improv Comedy Talk Show
Getting to know Morty Saperstein.

No Suggestion: An Improv Comedy Talk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 57:54


After a month off, No Suggestion is back with a special episode. We're in Radio Free Brooklyn studios with a very special guest, half-Jewish, half-Puerto Rican, only child of the Bronx and Spanish Harlem, Morty Saperstein (Elke Reid, @elketv). Co-host Jake Joseph (@f00lish_b0y) and I have a good time chatting with Morty the actor Leon, schooling, dating advice, the Illuminati, Conga drums, Courtney Cox, dance the Lizzo controversy, and hope. It's a sweet and simple conversation and I hope you guys enjoy it, and enjoy Morty. Please rate, subscribe and share with your friends.

La Hora Faniática
Introducing Ray Rodríguez and hit Orchestra de Ray Rodríguez

La Hora Faniática

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 55:34


En 1968 se presentó en sociedad el percusionista Ray Rodríguez, miembro de una familia numerosa de músicos, Ray nació y se crió en el Spanish Harlem. Su madre era cantante aficionada y sus hermanos estudiaron música, siendo dos saxofonistas y flautistas: Bobby y Jimmy. Quizás por ello el deseo de Ray siempre fue hacer una orquesta de familia. Aunque se especializó en el timbal y la percusión por influencia de Tito Puente, también tocó el piano y la guitarra, aunque nunca en escena. En el fondo todos eran multi-instrumentistas. Así que en 1967 formó su orquesta y grabó para Alegre Records este disco titulado Introducing Ray Rodriguez and his Orchestra, de que hablaremos hoy en La Hora Faniática.

The 80s Movies Podcast
Miramax Films - Part Two

The 80s Movies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 32:38


On this episode, we are continuing our miniseries on the movies released by Miramax Films in the 1980s, specifically looking at the films they released between 1984 and 1986. ----more---- TRANSCRIPT   From Los Angeles, California. The Entertainment Capital of the World. It's the 80s Movie Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today.   On this episode, we are continuing our miniseries on the movies released by Miramax Films in the 1980s.   And, in case you did not listen to Part 1 yet, let me reiterate that the focus here will be on the films and the creatives, not the Weinsteins. The Weinsteins did not have a hand in the production of any of the movies Miramax released in the 1980s, and that Miramax logo and the names associated with it should not stop anyone from enjoying some very well made movies because they now have an unfortunate association with two spineless chucklenuts who proclivities would not be known by the outside world for decades to come.   Well, there is one movie this episode where we must talk about the Weinsteins as the creatives, but when talking about that film, “creatives” is a derisive pejorative.    We ended our previous episode at the end of 1983. Miramax had one minor hit film in The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, thanks in large part to the film's association with members of the still beloved Monty Python comedy troupe, who hadn't released any material since The Life of Brian in 1979.   1984 would be the start of year five of the company, and they were still in need of something to make their name. Being a truly independent film company in 1984 was not easy. There were fewer than 20,000 movie screens in the entire country back then, compared to nearly 40,000 today. National video store chains like Blockbuster did not exist, and the few cable channels that did exist played mostly Hollywood films. There was no social media for images and clips to go viral.   For comparison's sake, in A24's first five years, from its founding in August 2012 to July 2017, the company would have a number of hit films, including The Bling Ring, The Lobster, Spring Breakers, and The Witch, release movies from some of indie cinema's most respected names, including Andrea Arnold, Robert Eggers, Atom Egoyan, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Lynn Shelton, Trey Edward Shults, Gus Van Sant, and Denis Villeneuve, and released several Academy Award winning movies, including the Amy Winehouse documentary Amy, Alex Garland's Ex Machina, Lenny Abrahamson's Room and Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, which would upset front runner La La Land for the Best Picture of 2016.   But instead of leaning into the American independent cinema world the way Cinecom and Island were doing with the likes of Jonathan Demme and John Sayles, Miramax would dip their toes further into the world of international cinema.   Their first release for 1984 would be Ruy Guerra's Eréndira. The screenplay by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez was based on his 1972 novella The Incredible and Sad Tale of Innocent Eréndira and Her Heartless Grandmother, which itself was based off a screenplay Márquez had written in the early 1960s, which, when he couldn't get it made at the time, he reduced down to a page and a half for a sequence in his 1967 magnum opus One Hundred Years of Solitude. Between the early 1960s and the early 1980s, Márquez would lose the original draft of Eréndira, and would write a new script based off what he remembered writing twenty years earlier.    In the story, a young woman named Eréndira lives in a near mansion situation in an otherwise empty desert with her grandmother, who had collected a number of paper flowers and assorted tchotchkes over the years. One night, Eréndira forgets to put out some candles used to illuminate the house, and the house and all of its contents burn to the ground. With everything lost, Eréndira's grandmother forces her into a life of prostitution. The young woman quickly becomes the courtesan of choice in the region. With every new journey, an ever growing caravan starts to follow them, until it becomes for all intents and purposes a carnival, with food vendors, snake charmers, musicians and games of chance.   Márquez's writing style, known as “magic realism,” was very cinematic on the page, and it's little wonder that many of his stories have been made into movies and television miniseries around the globe for more than a half century. Yet no movie came as close to capturing that Marquezian prose quite the way Guerra did with Eréndira. Featuring Greek goddess Irene Papas as the Grandmother, Brazilian actress Cláudia Ohana, who happened to be married to Guerra at the time, as the titular character, and former Bond villain Michael Lonsdale in a small but important role as a Senator who tries to help Eréndira get out of her life as a slave, the movie would be Mexico's entry into the 1983 Academy Award race for Best Foreign Language Film.   After acquiring the film for American distribution, Miramax would score a coup by getting the film accepted to that year's New York Film Festival, alongside such films as Robert Altman's Streamers, Jean Lucy Godard's Passion, Lawrence Kasdan's The Big Chill, Francis Ford Coppola's Rumble Fish, and Andrzej Wajda's Danton.   But despite some stellar reviews from many of the New York City film critics, Eréndira would not get nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, and Miramax would wait until April 27th, 1984, to open the film at the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, one of the most important theatres in New York City at the time to launch a foreign film. A quarter page ad in the New York Times included quotes from the Village Voice, New York Magazine, Vincent Canby of the Times and Roger Ebert, the movie would gross an impressive $25,500 in its first three days. Word of mouth in the city would be strong, with its second weekend gross actually increasing nearly 20% to $30,500. Its third weekend would fall slightly, but with $27k in the till would still be better than its first weekend.   It wouldn't be until Week 5 that Eréndira would expand into Los Angeles and Chicago, where it would continue to gross nearly $20k per screen for several more weeks. The film would continue to play across the nation for more than half a year, and despite never making more than four prints of the film, Eréndira would gross more than $600k in America, one of the best non-English language releases for all of 1984.   In their quickest turnaround from one film to another to date, Miramax would release Claude Lelouch's Edith and Marcel not five weeks after Eréndira.   If you're not familiar with the name Claude Chabrol, I would highly suggest becoming so. Chabrol was a part of the French New Wave filmmakers alongside Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette, Éric Rohmer, and François Truffaut who came up as film critics for the influential French magazine Cahiers [ka-yay] du Cinéma in the 1950s, who would go on to change the direction of French Cinema and how film fans appreciated films and filmmakers through the concept of The Auteur Theory, although the theory itself would be given a name by American film critic Andrew Sarris in 1962.   Of these five critics turned filmmakers, Chabrol would be considered the most prolific and commercial. Chabrol would be the first of them to make a film, Le Beau Serge, and between 1957 and his death in 2010, he would make 58 movies. That's more than one new movie every year on average, not counting shorts and television projects he also made on the side.   American audiences knew him best for his 1966 global hit A Man and a Woman, which would sell more than $14m in tickets in the US and would be one of the few foreign language films to earn Academy Award nominations outside of the Best Foreign Language Film race. Lead actress Anouk Aimee would get a nod, and Chabrol would earn two on the film, for Best Director, which he would lose to Fred Zimmerman and A Man for All Seasons, and Best Original Screenplay, which he would win alongside his co-writer Pierre Uytterhoeven.   Edith and Marcel would tell the story of the love affair between the iconic French singer Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan, the French boxer who was the Middleweight Champion of the World during their affair in 1948 and 1949. Both were famous in their own right, but together, they were the Brangelina of post-World War II France. Despite the fact that Cerdan was married with three kids, their affair helped lift the spirits of the French people, until his death in October 1949, while he was flying from Paris to New York to see Piaf.   Fans of Raging Bull are somewhat familiar with Marcel Cerdan already, as Cerdan's last fight before his death would find Cerdan losing his middleweight title to Jake LaMotta.   In a weird twist of fate, Patrick Dewaere, the actor Chabrol cast as Cerdan, committed suicide just after the start of production, and while Chabrol considered shutting down the film in respect, it would be none other than Marcel Cerdan, Jr. who would step in to the role of his own father, despite never having acted before, and being six years older than his father was when he died.   When it was released in France in April 1983, it was an immediate hit, become the second highest French film of the year, and the sixth highest grosser of all films released in the country that year. However, it would not be the film France submitted to that year's Academy Award race. That would be Diane Kurys' Entre Nous, which wasn't as big a hit in France but was considered a stronger contender for the nomination, in part because of Isabelle Hupert's amazing performance but also because Entre Nous, as 110 minutes, was 50 minutes shorter than Edith and Marcel.   Harvey Weinstein would cut twenty minutes out of the film without Chabrol's consent or assistance, and when the film was released at the 57th Street Playhouse in New York City on Sunday, June 3rd, the gushing reviews in the New York Times ad would actually be for Chabrol's original cut, and they would help the film gross $15,300 in its first five days. But once the other New York critics who didn't get to see the original cut of the film saw this new cut, the critical consensus started to fall. Things felt off to them, and they would be, as a number of short trims made by Weinstein would remove important context for the film for the sake of streamlining the film. Audiences would pick up on the changes, and in its first full weekend of release, the film would only gross $12k. After two more weeks of grosses of under $4k each week, the film would close in New York City. Edith and Marcel would never play in another theatre in the United States.   And then there would be another year plus long gap before their next release, but we'll get into the reason why in a few moments.   Many people today know Rubén Blades as Daniel Salazar in Fear the Walking Dead, or from his appearances in The Milagro Beanfield War, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, or Predator 2, amongst his 40 plus acting appearances over the years, but in the early 1980s, he was a salsa and Latin Jazz musician and singer who had yet to break out of the New Yorican market. With an idea for a movie about a singer and musician not unlike himself trying to attempt a crossover success into mainstream music, he would approach his friend, director Leon Icasho, about teaming up to get the idea fleshed out into a real movie. Although Blades was at best a cult music star, and Icasho had only made one movie before, they were able to raise $6m from a series of local investors including Jack Rollins, who produced every Woody Allen movie from 1969's Take the Money and Run to 2015's Irrational Man, to make their movie, which they would start shooting in the Spanish Harlem section of New York City in December 1982.   Despite the luxury of a large budget for an independent Latino production, the shooting schedule was very tight, less than five weeks. There would be a number of large musical segments to show Blades' character Rudy's talents as a musician and singer, with hundreds of extras on hand in each scene. Icasho would stick to his 28 day schedule, and the film would wrap up shortly after the New Year.   Even though the director would have his final cut of the movie ready by the start of summer 1983, it would take nearly a year and a half for any distributor to nibble. It wasn't that the film was tedious. Quite the opposite. Many distributors enjoyed the film, but worried about, ironically, the ability of the film to crossover out of the Latino market into the mainstream. So when Miramax came along with a lower than hoped for offer to release the film, the filmmakers took the deal, because they just wanted the film out there.   Things would start to pick up for the film when Miramax submitted the film to be entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, and it would be submitted to run in the prestigious Directors Fortnight program, alongside Mike Newell's breakthrough film, Dance with a Stranger, Victor Nunez's breakthrough film, A Flash of Green, and Wayne Wang's breakthrough film Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart. While they were waiting for Cannes to get back to them, they would also learn the film had been selected to be a part of The Lincoln Center's New Directors/New Films program, where the film would earn raves from local critics and audiences, especially for Blades, who many felt was a screen natural. After more praise from critics and audiences on the French Riviera, Miramax would open Crossover Dreams at the Cinema Studio theatre in midtown Manhattan on August 23rd, 1985. Originally booked into the smaller 180 seat auditorium, since John Huston's Prizzi's Honor was still doing good business in the 300 seat house in its fourth week, the theatre would swap houses for the films when it became clear early on Crossover Dreams' first day that it would be the more popular title that weekend. And it would. While Prizzi would gross a still solid $10k that weekend, Crossover Dreams would gross $35k. In its second weekend, the film would again gross $35k. And in its third weekend, another $35k. They were basically selling out every seat at every show those first three weeks. Clearly, the film was indeed doing some crossover business.   But, strangely, Miramax would wait seven weeks after opening the film in New York to open it in Los Angeles. With a new ad campaign that de-emphasized Blades and played up the dreamer dreaming big aspect of the film, Miramax would open the movie at two of the more upscale theatres in the area, the Cineplex Beverly Center on the outskirts of Beverly Hills, and the Cineplex Brentwood Twin, on the west side where many of Hollywood's tastemakers called home. Even with a plethora of good reviews from the local press, and playing at two theatres with a capacity of more than double the one theatre playing the film in New York, Crossover Dreams could only manage a neat $13k opening weekend.   Slowly but surely, Miramax would add a few more prints in additional major markets, but never really gave the film the chance to score with Latino audiences who may have been craving a salsa-infused musical/drama, even if it was entirely in English. Looking back, thirty-eight years later, that seems to have been a mistake, but it seems that the film's final gross of just $250k after just ten weeks of release was leaving a lot of money on the table. At awards time, Blades would be nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor, but otherwise, the film would be shut out of any further consideration.   But for all intents and purposes, the film did kinda complete its mission of turning Blades into a star. He continues to be one of the busiest Latino actors in Hollywood over the last forty years, and it would help get one of his co-stars, Elizabeth Peña, a major job in a major Hollywood film the following year, as the live-in maid at Richard Dreyfuss and Bette Midler's house in Paul Mazursky's Down and Out in Beverly Hills, which would give her a steady career until her passing in 2014. And Icasho himself would have a successful directing career both on movie screens and on television, working on such projects as Miami Vice, Crime Story, The Equalizer, Criminal Minds, and Queen of the South, until his passing this past May.   I'm going to briefly mention a Canadian drama called The Dog Who Stopped the War that Miramax released on three screens in their home town of Buffalo on October 25th, 1985. A children's film about two groups of children in a small town in Quebec during their winter break who get involved in an ever-escalating snowball fight. It would be the highest grossing local film in Canada in 1984, and would become the first in a series of 25 family films under a Tales For All banner made by a company called Party Productions, which will be releasing their newest film in the series later this year. The film may have huge in Canada, but in Buffalo in the late fall, the film would only gross $15k in its first, and only, week in theatres. The film would eventually develop a cult following thanks to repeated cable screenings during the holidays every year.   We'll also give a brief mention to an Australian action movie called Cool Change, directed by George Miller. No, not the George Miller who created the Mad Max series, but the other Australian director named George Miller, who had to start going by George T. Miller to differentiate himself from the other George Miller, even though this George Miller was directing before the other George Miller, and even had a bigger local and global hit in 1982 with The Man From Snowy River than the other George Miller had with Mad Max II, aka The Road Warrior. It would also be the second movie released by Miramax in a year starring a young Australian ingenue named Deborra-Lee Furness, who was also featured in Crossover Dreams. Today, most people know her as Mrs. Hugh Jackman.   The internet and several book sources say the movie opened in America on March 14th, 1986, but damn if I can find any playdate anywhere in the country, period. Not even in the Weinsteins' home territory of Buffalo. A critic from the Sydney Morning Herald would call the film, which opened in Australia four weeks after it allegedly opened in America, a spectacularly simplistic propaganda piece for the cattle farmers of the Victorian high plains,” and in its home country, it would barely gross 2% of its $3.5m budget.   And sticking with brief mentions of Australian movies Miramax allegedly released in American in the spring of 1986, we move over to one of three movies directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith that would be released during that year. In Australia, it was titled Frog Dreaming, but for America, the title was changed to The Quest. The film stars Henry Thomas from E.T. as an American boy who has moved to Australia to be with his guardian after his parents die, who finds himself caught up in the magic of a local Aboriginal myth that might be more real than anyone realizes.   And like Cool Change, I cannot find any American playdates for the film anywhere near its alleged May 1st, 1986 release date. I even contacted Mr. Trenchard-Smith asking him if he remembers anything about the American release of his film, knowing full well it's 37 years later, but while being very polite in his response, he was unable to help.       Finally, we get back to the movies we actually can talk about with some certainty. I know our next movie was actually released in American theatres, because I saw it in America at a cinema.   Twist and Shout tells the story of two best friends, Bjørn and Erik, growing up in suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark in 1963. The music of The Beatles, who are just exploding in Europe, help provide a welcome respite from the harsh realities of their lives.   Directed by Billie August, Twist and Shout would become the first of several August films to be released by Miramax over the next decade, including his follow-up, which would end up become Miramax's first Oscar-winning release, but we'll be talking about that movie on our next episode.   August was often seen as a spiritual successor to Ingmar Bergman within Scandinavian cinema, so much so that Bergman would handpick August to direct a semi-autobiographical screenplay of his, The Best Intentions, in the early 1990s, when it became clear to Bergman that he would not be able to make it himself. Bergman's only stipulation was that August would need to cast one of his actresses from Fanny and Alexander, Pernilla Wallgren, as his stand-in character's mother. August and Wallgren had never met until they started filming. By the end of shooting, Pernilla Wallgren would be Pernilla August, but that's another story for another time.   In a rare twist, Twist and Shout would open in Los Angeles before New York City, at the Cineplex Beverly Center August 22nd, 1986, more than two years after it opened across Denmark. Loaded with accolades including a Best Picture Award from the European Film Festival and positive reviews from the likes of Gene Siskel and Michael Wilmington, the movie would gross, according to Variety, a “crisp” $14k in its first three days. In its second weekend, the Beverly Center would add a second screen for the film, and the gross would increase to $17k. And by week four, one of those prints at the Beverly Center would move to the Laemmle Monica 4, so those on the West Side who didn't want to go east of the 405 could watch it. But the combined $13k gross would not be as good as the previous week's $14k from the two screens at the Beverly Center.   It wouldn't be until Twist and Shout's sixth week of release they would finally add a screen in New York City, the 68th Street Playhouse, where it would gross $25k in its first weekend there. But after nine weeks, never playing in more than five theatres in any given weekend, Twist and Shout was down and out, with only $204k in ticket sales. But it was good enough for Miramax to acquire August's next movie, and actually get it into American theatres within a year of its release in Denmark and Sweden. Join us next episode for that story.   Earlier, I teased about why Miramax took more than a year off from releasing movies in 1984 and 1985. And we've reached that point in the timeline to tell that story.   After writing and producing The Burning in 1981, Bob and Harvey had decided what they really wanted to do was direct. But it would take years for them to come up with an idea and flesh that story out to a full length screenplay. They'd return to their roots as rock show promoters, borrowing heavily from one of Harvey's first forays into that field, when he and a partner, Corky Burger, purchased an aging movie theatre in Buffalo in 1974 and turned it into a rock and roll hall for a few years, until they gutted and demolished the theatre, so they could sell the land, with Harvey's half of the proceeds becoming much of the seed money to start Miramax up.   After graduating high school, three best friends from New York get the opportunity of a lifetime when they inherit an old run down hotel upstate, with dreams of turning it into a rock and roll hotel. But when they get to the hotel, they realize the place is going to need a lot more work than they initially realized, and they realize they are not going to get any help from any of the locals, who don't want them or their silly rock and roll hotel in their quaint and quiet town.   With a budget of only $5m, and a story that would need to be filmed entirely on location, the cast would not include very many well known actors.   For the lead role of Danny, the young man who inherits the hotel, they would cast Daniel Jordano, whose previous acting work had been nameless characters in movies like Death Wish 3 and Streetwalkin'. This would be his first leading role.   Danny's two best friends, Silk and Spikes, would be played by Leon W. Grant and Matthew Penn, respectively. Like Jordano, both Grant and Penn had also worked in small supporting roles, although Grant would actually play characters with actual names like Boo Boo and Chollie. Penn, the son of Bonnie and Clyde director Arthur Penn, would ironically have his first acting role in a 1983 musical called Rock and Roll Hotel, about a young trio of musicians who enter a Battle of the Bands at an old hotel called The Rock and Roll Hotel. This would also be their first leading roles.   Today, there are two reasons to watch Playing For Keeps.   One of them is to see just how truly awful Bob and Harvey Weinstein were as directors. 80% of the movie is master shots without any kind of coverage, 15% is wannabe MTV music video if those videos were directed by space aliens handed video cameras and not told what to do with them, and 5% Jordano mimicking Kevin Bacon in Footloose but with the heaviest New Yawk accent this side of Bensonhurst.   The other reason is to watch a young actress in her first major screen role, who is still mesmerizing and hypnotic despite the crapfest she is surrounded by. Nineteen year old Marisa Tomei wouldn't become a star because of this movie, but it was clear very early on she was going to become one, someday.   Mostly shot in and around the grounds of the Bethany Colony Resort in Bethany PA, the film would spend six weeks in production during June and July of 1984, and they would spend more than a year and a half putting the film together. As music men, they knew a movie about a rock and roll hotel for younger people who need to have a lot of hip, cool, teen-friendly music on the soundtrack. So, naturally, the Weinsteins would recruit such hip, cool, teen-friendly musicians like Pete Townshend of The Who, Phil Collins, Peter Frampton, Sister Sledge, already defunct Duran Duran side project Arcadia, and Hinton Battle, who had originated the role of The Scarecrow in the Broadway production of The Wiz. They would spend nearly $500k to acquire B-sides and tossed away songs that weren't good enough to appear on the artists' regular albums.   Once again light on money, Miramax would sent the completed film out to the major studios to see if they'd be willing to release the movie. A sale would bring some much needed capital back into the company immediately, and creating a working relationship with a major studio could be advantageous in the long run. Universal Pictures would buy the movie from Miramax for an undisclosed sum, and set an October 3rd release.   Playing For Keeps would open on 1148 screens that day, including 56 screens in the greater Los Angeles region and 80 in the New York City metropolitan area. But it wasn't the best week to open this film. Crocodile Dundee had opened the week before and was a surprise hit, spending a second week firmly atop the box office charts with $8.2m in ticket sales. Its nearest competitor, the Burt Lancaster/Kirk Douglas comedy Tough Guys, would be the week's highest grossing new film, with $4.6m. Number three was Top Gun, earning $2.405m in its 21st week in theatres, and Stand By Me was in fourth in its ninth week with $2.396m. In fifth place, playing in only 215 theatres, would be another new opener, Children of a Lesser God, with $1.9m. And all the way down in sixth place, with only $1.4m in ticket sales, was Playing for Keeps.   The reviews were fairly brutal, and by that, I mean they were fair in their brutality, although you'll have to do some work to find those reviews. No one has ever bothered to link their reviews for Playing For Keeps at Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic. After a second weekend, where the film would lose a quarter of its screens and 61% of its opening weekend business, Universal would cut its losses and dump the film into dollar houses. The final reported box office gross on the film would be $2.67m.   Bob Weinstein would never write or direct another film, and Harvey Weinstein would only have one other directing credit to his name, an animated movie called The Gnomes' Great Adventure, which wasn't really a directing effort so much as buying the American rights to a 1985 Spanish animated series called The World of David the Gnome, creating new English language dubs with actors like Tom Bosley, Frank Gorshin, Christopher Plummer, and Tony Randall, and selling the new versions to Nickelodeon.   Sadly, we would learn in October 2017 that one of the earliest known episodes of sexual harassment by Harvey Weinstein happened during the pre-production of Playing for Keeps.   In 1984, a twenty year old college junior Tomi-Ann Roberts was waiting tables in New York City, hoping to start an acting career. Weinstein, who one of her customers at this restaurant, urged Ms. Roberts to audition for a movie that he and his brother were planning to direct. He sent her the script and asked her to meet him where he was staying so they could discuss the film. When she arrived at his hotel room, the door was left slightly ajar, and he called on her to come in and close the door behind her.  She would find Weinstein nude in the bathtub,  where he told her she would give a much better audition if she were comfortable getting naked in front of him too, because the character she might play would have a topless scene. If she could not bare her breasts in private, she would not be able to do it on film. She was horrified and rushed out of the room, after telling Weinstein that she was too prudish to go along. She felt he had manipulated her by feigning professional interest in her, and doubted she had ever been under serious consideration. That incident would send her life in a different direction. In 2017, Roberts was a psychology professor at Colorado College, researching sexual objectification, an interest she traces back in part to that long-ago encounter.   And on that sad note, we're going to take our leave.   Thank you for joining us. We'll talk again next week, when we continue with story of Miramax Films, from 1987.   Remember to visit this episode's page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about the movies we covered this episode.   The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment.   Thank you again.   Good night.

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Culture and Leadership Connections  Podcast
Gary Z. Linnen – Playing Peer Support Forward

Culture and Leadership Connections Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 40:06


Gary's Bio:As the CEO of PeerForward, Gary Z. Linnen has directed the nonprofit's programs for over a decade, cultivating deep experience in youth development, program innovation, and organizational leadership. Growing up as a black Puerto Rican in Spanish Harlem, he experienced firsthand the obstacles other people's assumptions place in your path. He developed resilience and social solidarity from his family, who taught him to stand and deliver.Links:Website: https://www.peerforward.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peerforward/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peerforward.org/Quotes:"In a leadership position, individuals are looking up to you. If you're not being true to yourself, they'll see that.""If you've never had to make pasta, you don't know the recipe for pasta. We can't make assumptions around it."Episode Highlights:Despite growing up in poverty, Gary's successes caused him to be chosen by the Oliver Scholars Program, which allowed him to attend the prestigious Weston School. Upon his return home, Gary realized that others who were as smart (or smarter) had yet to be given a chance to overcome the obstacles marginalized youth regularly face in academia, and he wanted to change that.Childhood Incidents:Gary grew up in a community where family meant everything to him. Material belongings only mattered to him after he was denied in school because his best outfit was a pair of jeans and a grey sweater, and not a suit. When Gary moved from his community, he realized he was primarily judged by how he looked, spoke, and behaved instead of his accomplishments or intellect. Leadership and Culture Style: According to the principle of Quakerism, regardless of who you are, there's a higher being around to help drive individuals. Although Gary is not religious, this principle guides him on many things. As a leader, Gary has made it his mission to ensure that everyone receives a fair chance. He also believes that vulnerability to oneself is essential because it helps us find where we are and how we can get past that. Temperament and Personality:Gary always believed he had everything under control based on his ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. About six years ago, he realized that he was juggling too much and needed to slow down because that pace wasn't sustainable. Influential groups:The LGBTQ+ community has played a considerable role in Gary's life. Since the age of 16, that community space provided him with a sense of resiliency, connection, sisterhood and brotherhood. Cultural Epiphanies:Being a Puerto Rican, Gary experiences people with a deficit mindset in his day-to-day life. In many cases, some wonder if he can produce the desired results, resulting in him being repeatedly questioned on his capabilities, even though he has consistent proof of his expertise.What Brings out the best in Gary:Gary has an open-door policy and loves it when people are upfront with him. Being a natural nurturer, Gary wishes the best for everyone. The ability to just be himself also helps him face challenges with ease.Soap Box Moment:Gary invites us to check out https://www.peerforward.org/ to understand how his organization helps youth be there for each other, and find out how to support educational achievement for youth in poverty. Tagline: Youth as problem solvers, not problems to be solved.Support the show

Temprano en la Tarde... EL PODCAST
Cuando Alan Arkin fue puertorriqueño, Antonio Mejía en la casa

Temprano en la Tarde... EL PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 59:03


Comentarios: Juan Bosch: NACIÓ EN LA CIUDAD DE LA VEGA EL 30 DE JUNIO DE 1909 https://juanbosch.org/biografia/ Entrevistan a Rudy Giuliani como parte de investigación del 6 de enero https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/noticias/story/2023-06-27/fuente-ap-entrevistan-a-rudy-giuliani-como-parte-de-investigacion-del-6-de-enero Jaime Vázquez: promotor cultural y cinéfilo Actividades Artista Plástico Rolando Santiago artista plástica y caretero ◦ Exposición de Máscaras contemporania o experimental de Carnaval Antonio Mejías Rentas: reportero cultural Muere Alan Arkin Fallece el actor Alan Arkin a sus 89 años Arkin era reconocido por haber ganado el Oscar por “Little Miss Sunshine” https://www.elvocero.com/escenario/cine/fallece-el-actor-alan-arkin-a-sus-89-a-os/article_c1d2a1ec-1762-11ee-9c7f-ebd0bba419c0.html Popi (1969) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064827/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_act "El genial viudo puertorriqueño Abraham Rodríguez (Alan Arkin), conocido como "Popi" por sus hijos preadolescentes, lidia con la pobreza y las dificultades en su vecindario de Spanish Harlem. Desesperado por brindarles a sus hijos todas las oportunidades para tener éxito, y notando la reverencia con la que los estadounidenses tratan a los inmigrantes cubanos, Popi se da cuenta de un plan descabellado. Deja a sus hijos a flote en un bote frente a la costa de Florida, confiando en que serán "rescatados" como refugiados cubanos y adoptados por patrocinadores adinerados."

The Lesser Dead
The Moth - Season 1 - Episode 2

The Lesser Dead

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 29:49


After being scolded by Margaret for not following the vampire children and trying to find their “sick in the head” Maker, Joey enlists the help of his girlfriend Neva and her Spanish Harlem “family,” the Corazones Frios. They search the night-time city for the rogue vampire and make a terrible early-morning discovery in Chinatown.

Pod Dylan
Pod Dylan #259 – Spanish Harlem Incident

Pod Dylan

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 45:11


Rob welcomes back fellow BobCat Roy Moller to discuss "Spanish Harlem Incident", from 1964's ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: robkellycreative@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan POD DYLAN "Jukebox" T-Shirt now available: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RobKellyCreative Complete list of all songs covered so far: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/pod-dylan-the-songs Buy this song on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/another-side-of-bob-dylan/198161466 This podcast is part of the FM Podcast Network. Thanks for listening!

Life on Planet Earth
BILL DONOHUE: How the Ruling Class Is Killing the American Dream, Hurting Poor, Undermining Family with Bone-Headed Policies. Post-Modernist Nightmare Unfolds.

Life on Planet Earth

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 48:04


Bill Donohue was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1970, and began his teaching career in 1973 working at St. Lucy's School in Spanish Harlem. In 1977, he took a position as a college professor teaching at La Roche College in Pittsburgh. In 1980, Bill was awarded his Ph.D. in sociology from New York University. In 2022, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Ave Maria School of Law. Bill is the author of ten books and thousands of articles. His first book, The Politics of the American Civil Liberties Union, was published in 1985. His next book, The New Freedom: Individualism and Collectivism in the Social Lives of Americans, was written while Bill was a Bradley Resident Scholar at The Heritage Foundation; it appeared in 1990. Bill's third book, Twilight of Liberty: The Legacy of the ACLU, was published in 1994; a new afterword to this book was published in 2001. His next book, Secular Sabotage: How Liberals are Destroying Religion and Culture in America, was published in 2009. Why Catholicism Matters: How Catholic Virtues Can Reshape Society in the 21st Century was published in 2012. This was followed by The Catholic Advantage: Why Health, Happiness, and Heaven Await the Faithful; it was published in 2015. In 2016, Unmasking Mother Teresa's Critics was published. Common Sense Catholicism: How to Resolve Our Cultural Crisis, was published in 2019. The Truth About Clergy Sexual Abuse: Clarifying the Facts and Causes was published in 2021. His latest book, War on Virtue: How the Ruling Class is Killing the American Dream was published in 2023 (Sophia Institute Press) .https://www.amazon.com/War-Virtue-Rul... In this monumental book by one of the Church's greatest contemporary defenders, Bill Donohue explains how the ruling class is systematically undermining the virtues that have built Western civilization and producing a “moral holocaust” that the traditional family cannot withstand. These radical elites have rejected the idea of personal sin and replaced it with social injustice. They've rejected traditional values and replaced them with a dangerously misguided individualism that is misusing our liberties to destroy freedom as we've known it. In his incomparable, no-holds-barred style, Donohue offers a commonsense solution to restoring the virtues in the workplace and defending universal morality. You will learn the hard-hitting truth about the dangers of multiculturalism, the “blame America” campaign, the Black Lives Matter movement, and Critical Race Theory. In 2023, Bill starred in, and was co-executive producer of, a documentary on Disney, titled, Walt's Disenchanted Kingdom. Bill is the president and CEO of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, the nation's largest Catholic civil rights organization. The publisher of the Catholic League journal, Catalyst, he served for two decades on the board of directors of the National Association of Scholars. He writes regular columns for CNSNews.com and Newsmax.com. Bill also serves on the advisory boards of many organizations, including the Society of Catholic Social Scientists, and the Christian Film & Television Commission. Winner of several teaching awards, and many awards from the Catholic community, Bill has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows speaking on civil liberties, social issues, and religion. In 2022, he was named by the U.K.'s Catholic Herald as one of the top 250 Catholic leaders in the U.S. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-aidan-byrne0/support

political and spiritual
Eddie Rodriguez: The King of Latin Music the late great Maestro “Tito Puente (2)

political and spiritual

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 126:00


APRIL 13, 2023 Eddie Rodriguez: 4 part series April 2023 Remembering   The King of Latin Music the late great Maestro “Tito Puente” RIP Tito Puente the son of Puerto Rican Parents was born in NYC on April 20, 1923. He grew up in Spanish Harlem.

political and spiritual
Eddie Rodriguez:The King of Latin Music the late great Maestro “Tito Puente

political and spiritual

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 119:00


April 6, 2023 Eddie Rodriguez: 4 part series April 2023 Remembering   The King of Latin Music the late great Maestro “Tito Puente” RIP Tito Puente the son of Puerto Rican Parents was born in NYC on April 20, 1923. He grew up in Spanish Harlem. 

Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward
20 - Queen of the 1's & 2's feat. DJ Perly

Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023


Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward. I'm your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is a Badass Bori from the Boogie Down Bronx. A self-taught DJ who moves the crowd from el corazón. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting her craft is the reason why she's one of the best to do it. A champion of the people. Always moving forward. Pa'lante como un elefante. From park jams to arenas, she brings that sofrito to every mix leaving the people wanting more. please welcome, two-time DMC US Champion, the Queen of the 1's & 2's, DJ Perly. Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward DJ Perly Artist DJ Perly site | Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud DJ Perly site - https://www.djperlymusic.com/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/djperly YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/djperly IG - https://www.instagram.com/djperly/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/djperly FB - https://www.facebook.com/DJPerly/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djperly Frosted Perlz Snow Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwnH-b_vtg 2017 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/mD6ws_c9nXo 2022 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/-T5r7kfJo-o NOTABLE MENTIONS DJ Perly, Badass Bori, Puerto Rico, Technics, DMC USA National Championship, Spanish Harlem, Fania All-Stars, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, La Lupe, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Marc Anthony, Studio 54, Elvis, Motown, Diana Ross, The Beatles MTV, TRL, Hot 97, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Park Jams, Native New Yorker, Odyssey, Frankie Avalon, Can't Take My Eye's Off You, Deee-lite, Groove is in the Heart, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, De La Soul, Trugoy the Dove, 3 Feet High and Rising, Delorean, Wu-Tang, A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, Lady Gaga, Madison Square Garden, MSG, EDM, Mark Ronson, A-Trak, Aaron LaCrate, Milkcrate Athletics, Kobe Bryant --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spalwaysforward/support

Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited
Debra Ann Byrd on Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey

Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 35:12


Theater-maker Debra Ann Byrd has played Othello in three different productions: first, in a staged reading in 2013, then again in 2015 and 2019. Each time, she learned a little bit more about Othello, and about herself. In her one-woman show Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey, Byrd recounts her experience discovering herself while playing Shakespeare's tragic hero. The show reaches back to her childhood in Spanish Harlem, her mother's tragic death, and her own struggles with depression. She also tells the story of how she was inspired to start the Harlem Shakespeare Festival after seeing how few opportunities there were for actors of color to work in classical theater. Byrd discusses her journey, and the play it inspired, with host Barbara Bogaev. Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey is onstage at Seattle Shakespeare Company through January 29, 2023. Debra Ann Byrd is the founder of the Harlem Shakespeare Festival and Producing Artistic Director of Southwest Shakespeare Company. She is a former Folger Artistic Research Fellow. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published January 13, 2023. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Ben Lauer is the web producer. Leonor Fernandez edits a transcript of every episode, available at folger.edu. We had technical help from John Buroker at HEARby sound in Seattle, and Jenna McClellan at Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

Everyone Loves Guitar
Lenny Castro - TOTO, Most Recorded Percussionist in History

Everyone Loves Guitar

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 88:10


Lenny Castro Interview: Lenny shares loads of great stories about playing at after hours clubs in Spanish Harlem - at age 14!... Getting discovered by Melissa Manchester in a retail drumming store, how TOTO built their song Africa using dozens of tape loops… dealing with the loss of his first wife, his favorite guitarists, the importance of keeping your eyes open and literally LOADS more cool stuff. Very positive vibe, tons of energy! Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: http://www.GuitarMerch.com One of the most recorded percussionists in pop history, Lenny's a member of TOTO and has played with Steve Lukather, Rolling Stones, Elton John, U2, Glen Frey, The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Fleetwood Mac, George Benson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Rod Stewart, Mars Volta, Los Lobotomys, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Cocker, hundreds of others, and has also worked on major motion pictures, commercials and animations Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Support this show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support