Oojami summer gigs!!

--- Some Festivals from Summer 2008 ---



17th May - Kortrijk, Belgium - www.kokopellifestival.be


26th May - Loughborough - UK1st June - Sunrise festival - UK


7th June - White Mischief - London, UK


13/14 June - BDSS, DJ set - Blackpool, UK


15 June - Amsterdam Roots Festival



11 July - Wales, UK



13 July - The big Weekend Festival - Cambridge, UK



24th August - Solfest, UK

4REAL Launch Party, Toronto, April 14th

Shizuka Minami

Shizuka Minami

Shizuka Minami was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1979. She studied aerodynamics and holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Tokai University. In 2003, she moved to New York to pursue a career in photography. She attended the International Center of Photography : Documentary Photography and Photojournalism Program in 2005. She is a member of PHaT Photo's Photographers in 2008.



She is passionate about festivals, carnivals and music performances and has photographed them around the world.




Exhibitions/Actions:


Veras Images Exhibition Canon Open Gallery in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan, 2007

Friends Without a Border's Friends of Friends Photography AuctionNew York, USA, 2006

Slideluck Potshow 7 - theme 'Energy' New York, USA, November 2006

The School at the International Center of PhotographyNew York, USA, 2005



Shizuka is currently in Trinidad.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Liza Miller, Director of Public Relations, Caribbean

Estuary Public Relations
Phone: (868) 761-1195
Email: liza@estuarypr.com

Trini Style‏.....nothing to do with fashion, by the way.

STAGE 1 - BAZODEE - Pronounced Bah Zoh Deeeeeeeeee

The boy meets the girl and butterflies fill his stomach. Every touch is electric, every glance is dramatic, he lingers on her every word. The sun reflecting off the morning dew reminds him of the way her eyes twinkle when the moonlight catches her eye. The time away seems like an eternity and when he sees her nothing else matters. He calls everyday and flowers on every date, he even writes her name on the back of his work pass so she will always be close to his heart.


STAGE 2 - Tutoulbay - Pronounced Tut ool bey


The girl's boss complains that she takes to many personal calls on the company phone, so he buys her a cell phone and pays the bill too. He doesn't want her tainted and ogled by the miscreants on the Maxi Taxi so he decides to drop her to work and pick her up every day. This poses a dilema because she works further than him. No Problem.

He picks her up at home and gives her the car, so she drops him to work and keeps the car for the day. His friends dont exist anymore because she said that they are too crass and he drinks too much during the week ( Like me). He takes her shopping and holds the bags, he even sits on the benches in the middle of the mall while she has her Mani/ Pedi/ Hair day. Oh yes AMORE!!


STAGE 3 - Tabanca - Pronounced Tah Bank Ahhhhhhhh


So one day while she's shopping in Pennywise and he is sitting outside in the car waiting, he notices that she left her phone (which he bought and still pays bills for) by the hand brakes. Curiousity wins, he picks it up, "New Message".... yuh boy cyah help it, he read the message. "Yesterday was great. Same time tmrrow. Your body is HOTT".....But what de Muddah #@$%??? Who d flikk txtin my oman so dred? Cigarette light up one time. The vein on the forehead start to bulge. Leg shaking like dat. She returns from Pennywise and tries to hand him his Credit Card.

Who de flikk is Andre, where he see you yesterday and how de flikk he know yuh body hot??" she reels for a second..."Oh Andre.....am he is my trainer...at the gym and he was commenting on my progress, you know i go to the gym to look good for you baby".....yuh hear lie!!!....So yuh boy calm dong. Or so she thinks..Ah fellah call Cudjoe (for you Trinis that don't know, Cudjoe is a Private Detective Agency, yes we have dat in Trinidad). Cudjoe follow she for a week and reports to Mr. Loverman. Sir she has been going to the gym, TO PICK UP ANDRE, and then they proceded to Econo Guest House (before Jo Sing Pasta in Kelly....I Think LOL) they spent 2 hours and then she came to pick you up. WHAT DE MUDDAH #@$%!!!!! As she reach is cuss..."Yuh flikkin garden tool, gimme meh damn phone, PASHAW (Trinidadian Onomatapia for the sound of something breaking) the phone hit the ground. Ah goh kill yuh Muddah #@%$, after all i do for you, dat is how u go repay me???. "but honey.."

"Doh flikkin honey me, i know bout you and Andre and flikkin Econo Guest house".........she breaks down in tears "you were smothering me, i found comfort in Andre's arms, I need space"...."Space??" he fires back "is Muddah #@$% space yuh want?? Yuh is a flikkin astronaut??"....she begins to cry uncontollably. Meanwhile a Rapid Response 999 vehicle notices the comotion, one time they done assume he ress a cut azz on she. Of course she cyah stop cryin so she can't confirm or deny the allegation (conveniently). Is jail in he azz!!!



STAGE 4 - Foofooloomps - Pronounced Fou Fou Loumps

After a good cut azz from the police followed the next morning by sincere apologies for the "misunderstanding". He sits at home, calls sick for work, for two weeks. Radio is stuck on 97 (Love Hurts by Nazereth is playing). The man doh answer no calls. He stop shaving and bathing, is only on a have-to-must-to basis. He tried calling her 4,345,876 times everyday to say he sorry and he want to make back up.

She mother change the home number. Das it!!! He pick up the SHARP CD player and he gone. There he stands baring his soul playing "Baby Come Back - Vanessa Hudgens". The window cracks, his heart leaps, a shadow appears....it's Andre and he is informed that a restraining order was taken out and the police are on the way. Not wanting the same royal treatment from the cops, he exits stage left. He was last seen on Curepe Junction drinking a bottle of Bay Rum singing "Baby Come Back.......

Tribalondon 2008 Featuring Oojami DJ Set 9th February

CHANGO SPASIUK on tour!

"it's a deep, unfettered joy to indulge in Chango's masterpieces" (Songlines)
Chango Spasiuk (trio)
Deep swing, wild joy and dark melancholy from Argentina's young chamame hero.
Chango Spasiuk is celebrated as the guardian angel of chamamé, the powerful folk tradition of the Argentine North East. An exceptionally expressive performer, Spasiuk taps into a higher animating spirit, playing like a man possessed, visibly transported amidst the affecting swirl of the category defying resonance of his enchanted squeezebox. His rapt, dervish-like stage presence and his extraordinary ensemble make for a music of profound beauty and feeling. Not to be missed!

UK Dates 2008
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19 Feb Tue Southampton, Turner Sims Concert Hall
023 80595151 www.turnersims.co.uk
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20 Feb Wed Crawley, The Hawth
01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk
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21 Feb Thu Bristol, St Georges
0845 4024001 www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
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22 Feb Fri Norwich, Arts Centre
01603 660352 www.norwichartscentre.co.uk
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23 Feb Sat London, St Ethelburga's
020 7496 1610 www.stethelburgas.org
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25 Feb Mon London, SOAS Concert Series
020 7898 4500 www.soas.ac.uk/concerts
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plus! many more dates throughout March in Europe!
for full tour dates see www.kapa-productions.com


For more information contact Katerina Pavlakis at KAPA Productions
020 7095 9566 or katerina@kapa-productions.com

Tour produced by KAPA Productions, supported by Arts Council England.
www.kapa-productions.com

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hotROMania - Trigon

Ethno Jazz group Trigon was born in 1992 owing to desire to play music for the soul, which one is unexpected for musicians has brought to them the European grade already in 1994, thanking to the award of the French Academy of arts "Charles Cros" for debut CD - "The Moldovan wedding in jazz". "Trigon's style encompasses elements of folk, jazz, rock and symphonic music. Brilliant improvisations and a keen understanding of musical forms characterize their jazz compositions. Trigon is undoubtedly a phenomenon in modern jazz music in its highest intellectual expression".
L.Osipova, Vice-president of the Russian Composers Union

"Anatol Stefanet is kind of the Jimi Hendrix of the viola. Stefanet comes from a long line of musicians. Playing with the folk band Laeutari, Anatol began playing the bratsch as a solo instrument, something that had never been done before. His new-found musical love has resulted in solo albums and a stint with the group Trigon. The band plays jazz tunes that are tinged with elements of folk, rock, funk and chamber music" Philipp Krum (France)

"Four virtuosos, four magnificent musicians, create together aesthetically modern and very original music. The proficiency and easiness of their performance, the humour of their dramatic music can be compared to Chick Corea playing the concert of Mozart, with vocal participation and conducted by Bobby McFerrin" Milen Panaiotov, Festival " Varna summer ", "Kultura" 17 September 2004, (Bulgaria)

"A pulsating blast from the global jukebox." (The Observer)

To see the Oojami live, click here!
Oojami have already started booking for 2008!
Between 17th Of January and 3rd of February they are organising a small UK Tour. Around these dates Oojami will be available to play as a full band with 9 people or as a Sound System with 5 people!!!

Hot news; they have already recorded their next album for release before the summer!!!

London based, Turkish originated Oojami has released 3 albums over the last 6 years with the US label CIA run buy M.Copland who released bands such as The Police and REM.

In the last few years Oojami has played over 200 gigs in 16 different countries including US, UK and Canada tours. They have played and head lined many festivals and venues including Mano Mundo (Belgium), Ostrava (Checz Republic), Royal Albert Hall (UK), Glastonbury (UK).....

The last album 'Boom Shinga Ling' was released early this year(2007)and was listed in the The Observer Music Monthly as one of the best 10 albums of the month. Oojami songs have been on many compilations in many countries. Their music has appeared in some movies including Dirty Pretty Things in which French actress Audry Tatou dances to Oojami music. Their music has been a major contributor of the US based Belly Dancing Super Stars show, DVD and CDs.

Oojami is 9 piece band including 2 dancers!

Listen to Oojami @ www.myspace.com/oojami

Oojami CDs are available @ http://www.oojami.co.uk/

Caribbean Media Arts need a Queen for their Children’s Band

We Need A Queen for Our Children’s Band!!

Hey Folks
We looking for someone to play our Queen costume… so if you know any strong, brave 11-14 year old girls who love to perform give us a holler – quick. If you want to check out the children’s band, call Vanessa on 624 5562 for more info. Or check the costumes on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8520722038

The band is raising funds for Caribbean Baby Network. So spread the word! It’s a medium sized band. And we give group / family discounts.
Call Vanessa for that info as well.

Cheerio!

Name: Natural Disasters - Trinidad Children's Carnival 2008

Description: Natural Disasters! Children's Mas Trinidad Carnival 2008.
A delightful children's carnival presentation featuring the natural hazards that affect our precious planet.

Natural Disasters will perform at 5 children’s carnival competitions for the 2008 Carnival season.

The band is produced by Freedom Carnival Arts - a Carnival Arts collective that has produced carnival costumes, exhibits and presentations in Trinidad and the Caribbean, the UK, the US and Europe.

With over 15 years experience Freedom Carnival Arts aims to put the young masquerader’s enjoyment and safety first.

Following is information on this 2008’s presentation: Natural Disasters.

SECTION --- AGE --- BOYS/GIRLS --- PRICE

Avalanche--- 3-4 --- girls --- $650
Below Zero--- 7-8 --- girls --- $650
Blizzard--- 11-12 --- boys & girls --- $700
Downpour--- 3-4 --- girls --- $550
Tsunami --- 5-6 --- boys & girls --- $550
Maelstrom --- 11-12 --- boys & girls --- $1100
Hurricane --- 5-6 --- girls --- $700
Tornado --- 9-10 --- boys & girls --- $900
Sandstorm --- 7-8 --- girls --- $600
Earthquake --- 5-6 --- girls --- $700
Volcano --- 9-10 --- girls --- $850
Bushfire --- 9-10 --- boys & girls --- $1100
Global Warming --- 11-12 --- boys & girls --- $1000
Holey Ozone! --- 13-14 --- boys & girls --- $1100
Greenhouse Gases --- 13-14 --- girls --- $1200

Camp: Belmont Studios, 27 Jerningham Avenue , Belmont , Port of Spain , Trinidad

Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm

Registration: January 9th 2008

Costume Collection: January 18th 2008

Contact: Vanessa Riley
Phone: 868 624 5562
email: vanimissy@gmail.com
Website: Launching January 15th 2008.

Detailed communication on the band’s policies, meeting venues, dates and times will be provided to all parents and guardians. Band information available at the Freedom Camp upon registration. We look forward to you joining us for a wonderful 2008 Children’s Carnival experience!

Contact Info
Email: freedomcarnivalarts@gmail.com
Website: coming soon
Office: Freedom Carnival Arts
Belmont Studios, 27 Jerningham Avenue, Belmont.

Kaj Designs 2008

Kevin Ayoung-Julien
Designer/Director, Kaj Designs

Kevin Ayoung-Julien is always thinking, re-thinking and dissecting. Every initiative must be evaluated and re-evaluated as he stresses on the importance of learning and growing from every experience. He is Trinidad and Tobago’s newest and quite probably its youngest fashion genius. He is also the man behind Kaj Designs, an individual with a natural flair for design and affinity for colour and different fabric textures. His discerning eyes explore every line and cut of his pieces ultimately concerned with the visual impact of his works. His musings, “Has the essence of what I am portraying been conveyed? How can it be improved? Is it a cohesive body of work?” steadfastly push him to perfection.
At the age of 28, considered a junior yet already leaving an indelible mark on the Caribbean’s fashion sphere. He is driven to create. He exists to do so. Nothing provides him greater joy. It is his passion. And his raw talent has caused members of the Caribbean’s fashion circles to stop and pay notice to his art.
With no formal training, Kevin began designing in 2005 with his first collection and signature line Chachalaca, another name for Tobago's native bird, the Cococrico. Nature's tones, patterns and textures dominated this collection and trademark pieces were featured at the 2005 Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW) in Jamaica. With its combination of feathers, coconut shell and burlap reflecting the Cococrico’s majestic appearance and muted natural colours, Chachalaca garnered Kevin the attention of international fashion critics and designers with his work featuring in fashion publications including SHE Caribbean Magazine.
Chachalaca was closely followed with Mwangaza his sophomore collection under the signature line, which graced the runway at Trinidad and Tobago’s 2006 Makin’ Style.
Kevin’s most recent success has been with his sophomore showing at the 2007 CFW. Last June, Kevin again walked the infamous CFW runway following the showing of his newest collection Eccensual: Shake Well & Stir. The Caribbean’s lush landscape and diverse cultures served as inspiration for Kevin’s latest offering where the rich tones, hypnotic rhythms and the deep sensuality and exoticism of the islands met the eccentricities of high fashion. Kevin once more impressed the CFW audience, basking in Eccensual’s widespread publicity which has included coverage in Britain’s daily newspaper The Independent, the US magazine Sister 2 Sister, Caribbean Airlines’s in-flight magazine, Caribbean Beat, Primaris Airlines’s in-flight magazine, Caribbean LIFE and the international fashion publication, Ocean Style.
As the artist works to refine his design techniques, his ingenuity and enterprising and conscientious approach to his craft and business has not gone unnoticed. In August 2007 he won the noted award for entrepreneurship at the National Youth Awards ceremony which was presented by Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs. In December, his couture swimwear creations featured at the 2007 Miss World pageant as Grenada’s representative, Vivian Burkhardt, sought out his work to complete her wardrobe. His skill in the art of costume design was also recognised in Tobago’s 2007 Carnival competition as his creation, Island Spirit, paraded by Mickael Franklyn coped the Junior Individual Of The Year title.
Kevin is now looking ahead to the future as he continues work on his newest collection, Wild Things, which will feature on runways in 2008.
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Liza Miller, Director of Public Relations, Caribbean
Estuary Public Relations

Phone: (868) 761-1195

Email: liza@estuarypr.com


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