PAN JAZZ 2012Music The Original Social MediaWhat connects us with old friends and new ones alike, we use it to break up to make up and take up. It can start a revolution and yet end wars or just make us feel - No, it's not facebook or twitter we're talking music. This June 16th, Abstract Entertainment presents Pan Jazz 2012's production of Music - the original social media. Music IS indeed the original social media and we once again celebrate it's hypnotic unifying grip that transcends time and borders with the stylings of the simply electrifying Soca Queen Alison Hinds and the thought elevating rebel sounds of Thandiswa Mazwai - backed by an all star Caribbean ensemble led by Etienne Charles, Victor Provost, Leon Foster Thomas, Ronald Boo Hinkson with guest South African bassist, composer, vocalist… Bakithi Kumalo and more will take you on this year’s Journey, “Music The Original Social Media”Start the experience off right by attending the Complimentary World Pre-Concert Reception. The Pre-Concert Reception will feature tastings from various indigenous restaurants in and around New York City featuring Caribbean and South African delights. Reception Kicks off at 4:30pm in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Atrium on the 5th Floor.
ALISON HINDS, a true Caribbean Queen, came to the throne thru SOCA (popular dance music of the Southern Caribbean) that is rapidly gaining popularity among music lovers around the globe. It is a sexy music known for its infectious rhythms and spirited spicy lyrics that inspires jubilant audience participation albeit with waving hands and flags to swaying hips, all in a ritualistic celebration that exemplifies life today in the Caribbean and is synonymous with Caribbean Carnival celebrations worldwide
Following in the footsteps of artists like Miriam Makeba, Dorothy Masuka and Brenda Fassie, singer and songwriter Thandiswa Mazwai is one of the most popular female musicians in South Africa today. Previously the lead vocalist of award-winning group Bongo Maffin, with whom she played a part in the foundation of the Kwaito music scene, Mazwai has enjoyed a great deal of success since she launched her solo career. She received a Metro FM award for Best Female Vocalist in 2004 after the release of her debut solo album, Zabalaza, an achievement that was followed up in 2005 at the South African Music Awards, where she won the Best Female Artist and Best African Adult Contemporary awards.
We’ve been huge fans and supporters of Roger Alexis’ “Santana” shorts so as soon as we found out the badbwoy Trini puppet and viral video sensation was getting his own full-on feature film, we knew we wanted to be involved in some way. We’re excited to announce that Flatbush Film Festival organizers CariBBeing will be bringing I’m Santana to New York for its U.S. debut this month. LargeUp is the official media sponsor for the screenings, which will be held at the Rerun Theater in Dumbo, Brooklyn, on April 17 (9 p.m.) and 18 (6 and 7:45 p.m.); Pulse 48 (formerly CPAC) in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, on April 19 (6:30 p.m.) and 20 (7 and 8:45 p.m.); and the Maysles Cinema in Harlem, on Sunday April 22 (3:30 and 5 p.m.). Get your tickets here and stay tuned for more details here on LargeUp, and on CariBBeing’s Facebook. In the meantime, keep yourself occupied with the trailer and our interview with creator Roger Alexis!
“This is the infamous contour and highlight guideline made by the amazing Kevyn Aucoin”.
The main idea behind contouring is to use darker shades to recede certain areas of the face and lighter ones to highlight others. When using contours and highlights, the general notion is to transform the face into the “ideal” shapes—almond for the eyes and oval for the face. The reason these are considered ideal is based on their symmetry
This technique is good for people who want more definition to their face. It also has a slimming effect if that is what you are going for. This technique doesn’t have to be only for the face....works well on the cleavage too!
HOW TO SHAPE AND REDEFINE YOUR FACE:
When you contour you will change, accentuate, hide, strengthen and define your face
Think of contouring as painting a blank canvas. You apply foundation to even out your complexion. Then think of creating shape to your face.The main principle is this:
- Dark shading will make facial features recede
- Light shading will make facial features more prominent
TO SCULPT YOUR FACE YOU WILL NEED:
- Your true foundation color that matches your skin exactly
- Your contour color that should be 2 shades darker than your foundation and with the same undertone
- Your highlighting color that should be 1 to 2 shades lighter than your foundation and with the same undertone
APPLY AND BLEND, BLEND, BLEND
Follow the diagram below for your face shape to show you the placement of the contouring shade and the highlighting shade. Make sure you blend really well so the edges completely disappear so you don't end up with foundation lines.
CONTOURING FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE
NOW LOOK AT YOUR FACE TYPE TO SEE THE BEST WAY TO CONTOUR
OVAL FACE
An oval-shaped face is usually broader at the cheeks, tapering in slightly at both the forehead and the chin. Because of its symmetry, you do not need to contour and highlight your face. An oval face can support most makeup trends - whoohoo!
DIAMOND FACE
Contour at the cheeks to minimize width.
Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the center of your face.
RECTANGLE FACE
Contour on the corners of either side of your forehead and across the hairline.
Contour on either side of your jaw blending up to the bottom of your ear.
Highlight your forehead,under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.
OBLONG FACE
Contour across the lower section of your chin to shorten your face length
Apply Blush to the apples of your cheek to widen your face.
HEART FACE
The heart-shaped face is wide at the forehead and curves down to a pointed or narrow chin, like an inverted triangle. If you have a heart-shaped face:
Contour at the temples and cheeks to diminish the width of your upper face.
Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.
TRIANGLE FACE
Contour on the jawline and cheeks to minimize the width.
Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.
SQUARE FACE
A square-shaped face is the same width at the forehead, the cheeks and the jaw. If you have a square-shaped face:
Contour on the corners of either side of your forehead
Contour on either side of your jaw blending up to the bottom of your ear
Highlight your forehead, under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.
ROUND FACE
A round-shaped face is fuller, shorter, fairly wide, with full cheeks and a rounded chin.Contour to your temples, cheeks and jawline to create the illusion of an oval.
Highlight your forehead,under your eyes and your chin to draw attention to the centre of your face.
This two day event caters to every aspect of a woman’s life. Girlfriends Expo gives mothers, daughters, and girlfriends a chance to reconnect . It’s a shopping party at the Girlfriends Expo…grab your friends or maybe spend some time on you!
MISSION STATEMENT: To Empower, Educate and Entertain women of all ages in a fun loving non-intrusive environment.
Girlfriends Expo, was design to to be a voice of all women, to create an event exclusively for women at which they can be entertained, educated on issues affecting them, and learn more about what products and services are available in their territory.We specifically target women from ages 12 through 35.
The main objective ~ Empowerment of WOMEN!
Girlfriends Expo supports The Girlfriends Foundation, through which women can empower themselves in many ways. The Expo is an excellent forum for entrepreneurs to display or launch their products and services to a very targeted demographic - the busy, professional woman.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, 4th February 2012: 12pm to 10pm
Sunday, 5th February 2012: 12pm to 10p
Location :
Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Barbados
Addmission: $20
CAREC, a public health information, service and consulting organization, dedicated to being the best at providing information that people need to improve health and prevent disease in the Caribbean.
- The Caribbean has the second highest HIV prevalence rate in world, after sub-Saharan Africa, and AIDS is a leading cause of death among 15-44 year-olds in the region.
- Women aged 15 and over comprise an increasing share of those with HIV/AIDS in the region, now accounting for 53% of adults aged 15 and over estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS, up from 46% in 2001.
- The epidemic has always affected those who are young, and young people continue to be at risk. Young women are especially vulnerable. In some countries, HIV/AIDS prevalence rates among young women aged 15–24 are two to three times higher than rates among young men in the same age group.
When No One is Looking (2012) is based on the screenplay of local photographer and artist Zahra Airall. The short film is an ABS TV Production in collaboration with the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS.
The film features the talent of Antiguan playwright Owen Jackson and newcomers to the screen Zarah Airall, Elijah James, and Walter Armstrong.
It centers around three characters; a married man about to have a baby with his wife, whose past suddenly comes back to haunt him; a young man who experiences rejection from his father; and a child who is abused by a family member.
The project was funded by the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS. It premiered on Monday January 2, 2012 at 9 pm on ABS Television.
PRECISION PRODUCTIONS established and run by KASEY PHILLIPS and NIKHOLAI GREENE , TRINIDADIAN born production duo aged 24 and 25.Antilles Riddim
MUSICAL RESUME: PRODUCING, MIXING, MASTERING for MORE THAN 10 YEARS... PRODUCING A WIDE RANGE OF GENRES LIKE SOCA, REGGAETON, HIP-HOP, RAP , R&B & REGGAE.
*Nikholai Greene, after just one year of training with Kasey Phillips was able to produce the very successful TearDrops Riddim and Mista Vybe's - Up [Remix].
Having just completed the audio engineering course at IAR (Institute Of Audio Research, www.audioschool.com) in Manhattan, New York, he is currently working with hip hop artistes in Brooklyn, as a producer and engineer.
*Kasey "KC" Phillips son of legendary producer, guitarist and engineer Mr. Kenny Phillips of Trinidad and Tobago has been producing & engineering since the age of 12 years after practically growing up and living in his Dad's music studio from infancy.
He currently works with most of the top Soca artistes of Trinidad & Tobago , producing, mixing, mastering & engineering.
Start by serving exceptional American comfort food with a contemporary twist. Create an electric, modern, yet intimate ambiance where people can meet and gather in the heart of Chelsea. And the best part? Keep it all running 24 hours a day.In the 13 years since Cafeteria doors first opened, this delicious brainchild of three New York City entrepreneurshas become a full-fledged phenomenon. From weekend brunches to late night noshing with inimitable style,Cafeteria is your only destination.
