Excerpt from upcoming article in this week's edition of newspaper "H MAXH" edition of 2nd May 2020. "Conventional wisdom sucks up everything around us. Your environment and the ways in which others communicate with us play a big role. Both the negative and the positive can have an impact that will affect us for the rest of our life, unless we consciously decide to do something about it. The Concept of ART | Welcoming New ArtistThe Russian born dj Deepna, like her childhood friends grew up on club culture. Her collective of writers/producers led her way deeper into developing a reputation and worked her way into electronic music circuit on equally distinguished career in studio and on stage. Deepna has craved a unique path and here in Cyprus, named as first ever deep house DJ resident in Guaba Beach Bar. by Mr. Gaurav Vohra*Yoga is not just stretching your hands and limbs or getting out on the mat to get a flat stomach. Yoga is a Science and an ancient discipline emphasizing the understanding and practice of morals and ethics, developing awareness and control of the physical body, emotions, mind and interpersonal relations. Today, Humanity is at the crossroads, despite all the achievements and scientific advancements, in the last few decades, we still need to evolve psychologically and spiritually. Today in this world of consumerism, we are becoming more and more unconcerned, insensitive, apathetic, cruel and brutal in almost all aspects of living and thus have lost the fragrance of life. Yoga brings back the sense of Synthesis, Fruition and Happiness. It has been a topsy-turvy start to the third decade of this century. COVID-19 has brought with it many disruptions. Coronavirus has significantly changed the contours of professional life. An article by HajimikeIn 1995 Stavros Sideras, probably one of the most acclaimed musicians to ever come out of Cyprus, sat in front of me and offered some advice. His tone, based on years of wise experience also carried a weight of caution. Mad Sektor Label announces a collaboration with Mike Haji Mike, an internationally acclaimed artist. You will find him on Youtube, Soundcloud, Twitter, Talawa, Versionist, Facebook, iTunes et al. He’s been on the BBC (Rhythms Of The World TV Programme, and Andy Kershaw live radio sessions). He’s graced many a radio station both land and net based and he even used to have his own TV show on SIGMA TV in the mid-1990’s. His dub poetry has appeared on many underground artists creations (attempted full discography below) not only on dub music but hip hop, acid funk and world music. He’s toured various countries from South Africa, Japan, UK, Greece, USA, Ireland, France, Portugal as a MC, DJ and Dub Poet. Currently he DJ’s on GreekBeat Radio in London from Nicosia, Cyprus every Thursday 2-4pm UK/4-6pm CY selecting his favorite music, old and new. #karantinas during Cyprus lockdown: BIG THANKS TO GEORGE PELEKANOS & ALIONA FOR THE CLIPS!17/4/2020
A good advertising jingle has the power to spark nostalgic feelings and get stuck in your head for days. You might even have a playlist full of them. The top 5 advertising jingles of all time are: Q&A Q. What is the name? A. Surprise! Q. What is your logo? A. Pending registration. Q. What music will be promoted. A.Yet, another surprise. Q. Will it be distributed for free? A. For the most of it, yes! By Kate Radojkovic& Konstantinos Nicolas Kouvaras (CNK)From the beginning … Where have you been all this time? Hahaha, I have always been here. Some people think I went back to the UK. No chance! I have been in Cyprus since 1994 making music, teaching, writing, being a father, DJing, doing radio shows, walking the dog. Those who know, know, those who don’t… don’t! By Kate Radojkovic & Konstantinos Nicolas Kouvaras (CNK)Where have you been all this time? Hahaha, I have always been here. Some people think I went back to the UK. No chance! I have been in Cyprus since 1994 making music, teaching, writing, being a father, DJing, doing radio shows, walking the dog. Those who know, know, those who don’t… don’t! Why do you think people have that impression of you? Now if you posed the question differently, say like, where have you been, you are no longer on TV or doing radio shows in Cyprus then maybe it would make sense. By Catherine Radojkovic1. In this time when everyone is advised to stay home due to lock down and advised to maintain social distancing. What is your advice to people and how does Yoga help? Yoga is a self-care tool and is being practiced by people all over the world today, but in today's scenario where everyone is going through stress related to uncertainty, anticipation, and fear, yoga can help fortify body and minds boosting our immune system and safeguarding us against corona virus. Daily practice of yoga with meditation brings a much needed balance to the nervous system, reinforces the respiratory system, induces release of feel good hormones, conditioning of lungs, stimulating the lymphatic system, releasing the toxins from the body. Presenting a production of Blind Dog label: Blues for Jimmy Highgate Rockers Blind Dog Records 20195/4/2020
From the moving ‘Blues for Jimmy’ (In loving memory of Jimmys Panousis) to the entertainment of the all-out steaming band on ‘Blind Dog’. Band members: Haji Mike – vocals/rhythm guitar, Dimi Morozov – lead guitar, Kemal Cullen – vocals/rhythm guitar, Hugo Enrique Olivos Castro – drums/percussion, Kristian Theochari - bass Highgate Rockers are living a dream. The band came together, from different corners of the earth by chance at a rehearsal in a local school in Nicosia, Cyprus. After a few months, they found themselves recording their debut LP at Real World Studios, Wiltshire, England. |
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