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Ola Releases “All Over The World” Video

In Sweden and England, Ola needs little introduction. “All Over The World” won over just about anyone who heard it last year and yesterday a video for the fantastic song finally dropped. Smart-looking promo filmed in Manhattan that truly captures the energy of the city. 100% win.  

Up the Creek Rocks with South African Artists

Up the Creek is one of the most anticipated music festivals in South Africa. This year the three-day party will be held from 4 – 6 February at the campsite near the Breede River in Swellendam. For an extra R100 revellers can come along on Thursday, 3 February for what the organisers call a “chilled out preview gig”. The extra money is worth it not only for the added entertainment, but also because it gives you a chance to pick your camping spot before the hordes (over 2000 people are expected) arrive. Following the successful formula of previous Up the Creek events there will be three separate stages: the main stage, river stage and all-night-long bar stage (where the chilled out preview will take place). To ensure that everyone gets the chance to see all the acts only one stage will be in use at any given time. Aside from the music from some of South Africa’s favourite bands, the highlight of the weekend is the BOS Anything that Floats Competition. The details are in the name. To enter you have to have something that is capable of floating on the Breede River. You can float a raft…

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Music in India: Traditional And Modern Influences

From the get-go, I’ve been looking at this trip to India as an arts residency of sorts, to recharge my creative batteries as much as reboot my yoga practice. I felt the itch to write something new before I left, though I wasn’t certain what that would be. But I figured if I fed my muse with Carnatic lessons, the somewhat random confluence of other musician-yogis here, a regular writing practice group, as well as coconuts, papaya and thali, and all-important kick-ass Ashtanga yoga, something would happen. On my last trip, I formed a little band with a couple of others and had an idea to do the same this go. Two and half months in, no real band has come together and I’ve missed my musical compatriots in the states dearly….. That said, musical events and inspiration are and have happened that simply wouldn’t have occurred anywhere else. My first month, I was happy to be introduced to an American tabla student, Chris, who’d attended Berklee before moving to Asia to teach English. I was psyched as our…

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Ahhh Yes, The Mob Boss

Let’s Talk SEO Mistakes and Myths

I heard Stephan Spencer and Mona Elesseily speak recently on SEO mistakes shortly after hanging out with him and his ten pound book The Art of SEO, which he co-authored. He graciously gave me a copy but it’s fatter than three bibles put together – translation: full of incredibly great content yet despite my laundry list of new tips and knowledge, I likely won’t be able to execute. Here’s my thinking on experts, books, tips and tricks: unless it’s something you really love, breathe and wanna do, get knowledgeable by reading the best books, then hire someone to execute and map out a strategy who does live and breathe it and more importantly, find someone who’s wired that way. A lot of people ‘do’ things in areas where they’re not wired. The book will make sure you don’t hire the outdated SEO expert wanna be’s who don’t really know how to get you to “go” never mind long-term success. Stephan and Mona divided their talk into common mistakes to avoid when implementing a SEO campaign and a hands-on workshop, where they ripped apart a few sites, and shared what worked and what…

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Hasuna Founder Natsuko Shiraki on Ethical Jewelry & Achieving 40 Million Smiles

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How to Choose the Best VoIP Provider

What is the best way to find a Voip provider that you can afford? Is the question always in our mind, when selecting Voip provider. I know as well as anyone that can be a very daunting task to choose a good Voip provider. There are a number of Voip providers out there to choose from, so I know deciding which one to use can give you a real value for money. Here, though, are 5 things to consider when choosing a Voip service providers in USA. Monthly Voip fees can run anywhere from $24.95 to as much as $59.95 depending on which Voip small business provider you are considering. The lower the monthly fee, though, the less likely you are to get any extra features and support from your service provider. For instance, some of the less expensive Voip providers don’t allow you to place calls outside of their network or your minutes are limited to a certain amount every month. If you exceed your monthly cap, your calls are metered and you will be billed. That is certainly something you want to keep in mind as you consider your options. The second thing you want to think about…

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RAMfest Goes Large in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg

South Africa is rapidly gaining a reputation for hosting out of this world music festivals and RAMfest is no exception. This year marks the fifth RAMfest and it promises to bigger and better than ever. In 2011 RAMfest will hit three of South Africa’s biggest cities: Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. And while Gautengers and Durbanites may rejoice at the opportunity to see some of the country’s most popular music acts in their own back yard, Cape Town is the place to be. The Cape Town leg of the festival will be held of three days (4 – 6 March) at Nekkies Holiday Resort, Worcester. It will boast three stages, as well as a beach party.

• The Main Stage will showcase two international bands: Alkaline Trio and Funeral for a Friend, as well as a number of local artists, including Die Antwoord, Gazelle, Zebra and Giraffe, Van Coke Kartel, The Revelators,  Blk Jks, Ashtray Electric, Desmond & The Tutu’s, Mr Cat & The Jackal,Stepdog, Pretty Blue Guns, The Great Apes, Tumi, Ree-Burth, Dance! You’re on Fire, The Sleepers, Isochronous, Not My Dog, Lonely Dave Ferguson, Wrestlerish, 7th Son, Bittereinder, Mix

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