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Michigan Chronicle: Majorly Independent Soul Artist Nadir To Perform At Jazz Fest

Nadir Photo by Lisa Luevanos

Written by Contessa Porter

Nadir is a movement and his biggest hope is that his listeners will find their own rhythm and march beside him. Multifaceted musician Nadir says since (he) can remember, music has been an important part of (his) life.

And he has used it to inspire people to action with each lyric. To label Nadir as a neo-soul artist would be neglecting his rock roots; to call him a rock artist would be overlooking his hip-hop and jazz influences. Fully encompassing all the talents that Nadir possesses would be comparable to expanding the mathematical term Pi to its last digit.

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America’s Imperial Misadventure in Iraq

I have nothing more to say about the war in Iraq that I haven’t said many times over the years. On the eve of the invasion I wrote a piece comparing the invasion to past imperial misadventures by the very powers who sought to divide and conquer the nation.

Now that the US occupation of Iraq is kind of, sort of, almost over, what is there to cheer about? Nothing. We shouldn’t have been there in the first place.

This BBC piece sums it up pretty well.

BBC: Assessing America’s ‘imperial adventure’ in Iraq

“This,” a leading American supporter of President George W Bush wrote in a British newspaper back in February 2003, just before the invasion of Iraq, “is our imperial moment”.

He went on to argue that the British had no right to criticise America for doing what they themselves had done so enthusiastically a century before.

But America’s imperial moment did not last long. And now, seven years later, the US is criticised for just about everything that happens here.

Opinion is evenly divided between those who are glad to see the Americans go, and those who criticise them for leaving too soon and potentially laying Iraq open to fresh sectarian violence.

It is a pattern that every occupying power becomes used to. America, it seems, cannot do anything right – not even getting out.

Read the full article HERE

Fight Terrorism: Stop Watching Fox News

You see? This is why I get my news analysis from The Daily Show and not Fox News.

Fox News has stoked the fire of the so-called “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy by demonizing Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, a respected clergyman who is noted as a model of moderate Islam, and who helped the FBI with counterterrorism efforts. They have done so largely by emphasizing one of the Islamic Center’s funding sources,  Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal’s Kingdom Foundation.

What Fox New neglects to mention is that Al-Waleed bin Talal is the #2 shareholder of News Corp, Fox’s parent company! So much for journalistic standards and full disclosure. Check out Jon Stewart’s scathing segment below:

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
The Parent Company Trap
www.thedailyshow.com
http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:item:comedycentral.com:351494
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party

I suppose Fox should also question the terrorists at Harvard University. Those jihadist Ivy Leaguers had the audacity to accept bin Talal’s money when they founded The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program. Here is what they say about their benefactor, Forbes Magazine’s 22nd richest man in the world:

Committed to making the world a better place, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal of Saudi Arabia is known for a wide range of philanthropic activities around the globe. He seeks to promote change through mutual cultural understanding. Continue reading

Fight Terrorism: Stop Watching Fox News

You see? This is why I get my news analysis from The Daily Show and not Fox News.

Fox News has stoked the fire of the so-called “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy by demonizing Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, a respected clergyman who is noted as a model of moderate Islam, and who helped the FBI with counterterrorism efforts. They have done so largely by emphasizing one of the Islamic Center’s funding sources,  Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal’s Kingdom Foundation.

What Fox New neglects to mention is that Al-Waleed bin Talal is the #2 shareholder of News Corp, Fox’s parent company! So much for journalistic standards and full disclosure. Check out Jon Stewart’s scathing segment below:

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
The Parent Company Trap
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party

I suppose Fox should also question the terrorists at Harvard University. Those jihadist Ivy Leaguers had the audacity to accept bin Talal’s money when they founded The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program. Here is what they say about their benefactor, Forbes Magazine’s 22nd richest man in the world:

Committed to making the world a better place, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal of Saudi Arabia is known for a wide range of philanthropic activities around the globe. He seeks to promote change through mutual cultural understanding. Continue reading

In Case You Missed It: Nadir Recorded LIVE on New Soul Sundays

Nadir and Distorted Soul laid it DOWN at WDET’s Studio A for their live performance on Nick Austin’s New Soul Sundays. If you missed the performance and interview you can check them out here.

NADIR & DISTORTED SOUL LIVE AT WDET – CLICK HERE TO LISTEN NOW

Check Out Photos HERE

The Business of Spying on You

When was the last time you deleted your cookies?

NPR’s Fresh Air featured this report about one of the fastest-growing online businesses: the business of spying on you.

Nearly all of the most commonly visited websites install invisible tracking software on your computer so the information can be sold to advertisers. Julia Angwin, who recently led a team of Wall Street Journal reporters investigating the practice, explains what companies do with the information – and how you can protect your privacy online.

One of the most surprising aspects of this story for me was that many of the websites that leave tracking software on your computer do so without the site owner’s knowledge. So I just did something I haven’t done in a long time. I deleted my cookies. While I was there I noticed that DistortedSoul.com, my own website, had left a cookie on my computer. Most likely it just left one on yours as well.

Where did it come from? I do not know, but I’ll find out and let you know.

But most sites leave a cookie. Facebook, Google, and Dictionary.com also drop a cookie into your site. Some cookies remember our usernames and passwords so we don’t have to. Most of these sites only want to find better ways to sell you stuff.

Is all this spying dangerous? Or just spooky? Or is it convenient that companies will show you ads based on the content of your private emails?

Check out this story and let us know what you think…

Listen to or Read: Tracking The Companies That Track You Online

The Business of Spying on You

When was the last time you deleted your cookies?

NPR’s Fresh Air featured this report about one of the fastest-growing online businesses: the business of spying on you.

Nearly all of the most commonly visited websites install invisible tracking software on your computer so the information can be sold to advertisers. Julia Angwin, who recently led a team of Wall Street Journal reporters investigating the practice, explains what companies do with the information — and how you can protect your privacy online.

One of the most surprising aspects of this story for me was that many of the websites that leave tracking software on your computer do so without the site owner’s knowledge. So I just did something I haven’t done in a long time. I deleted my cookies. While I was there I noticed that DistortedSoul.com, my own website, had left a cookie on my computer. Most likely it just left one on yours as well.

Where did it come from? I do not know, but I’ll find out and let you know.

But most sites leave a cookie. Facebook, Google, and Dictionary.com also drop a cookie into your site. Some cookies remember our usernames and passwords so we don’t have to. Most of these sites only want to find better ways to sell you stuff.

Is all this spying dangerous? Or just spooky? Or is it convenient that companies will show you ads based on the content of your private emails?

Check out this story and let us know what you think…

Listen to or Read: Tracking The Companies That Track You Online

Nadir LIVE on WDET Radio – New Soul Sundays Aug 22, 5pm-7pm

It’s all about the Power of SOUL!

Nadir and Distorted Soul kick some sweet soul music LIVE on Nick Austin’s New Soul Sunday August 22 from 5pm – 7pm EST.

The guys will play new material from Nadir’s forthcoming album and some old favorites on Detroit’s best new soul music show.

The band is: Derrick Benford (piano), Mahindi Masai (percussion), Tate McBroom (drums), Chris Spooner (bass) and Nadir (vocals & guitar)

Listen LIVE at http://wdet.org/listenlive/ or if you’re in The D, tune into 101.9 FM.

What a great way to cap off a soulful Sunday afternoon…

Sunday, August 22, 2010
Nadir & Distorted Soul
LIVE on Nick Austin’s New Soul Sundays
WDET Radio 101.9 FM
Detroit, Michigan
Showtime: 5pm – 7pm
LISTEN LIVE @ http://wdet.org/listenlive/

Robert Wilson of the Gap Band – Rest In The Funk

Songs like “I Don’t Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops, Up Side Your Head)”, “Burn Rubber” and later “Early In The Morning” and “You Dropped a Bomb On Me” catapulted Tulsa Oklahoma’s Gap Band to the stratosphere. But their first hit record was “Shake”, a monster funk jam, driven by a tremendous guitar riff, killer horns and featuring a virtuoso bass solo by the youngest of the three Wilson brothers, Robert.

We just received word that 53 year-old Robert Wilson of the Gap Band passed away Sunday of a massive heart attack. Our hearts go out to the Wilson family, and we can honor Uncle Robert by turning up our speakers, bumping this jam as loud as possible and Shaking our booties to the beat. Rest in the Funk, Robert Wilson.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWBz99GIUnk%3Ffs%3D1%26%23038%3Bhl%3Den_US

MORE INFO ABOUT ROBERT WILSON AFTER THE JUMP —> Continue reading

Robert Wilson of the Gap Band – Rest In The Funk

Songs like “I Don’t Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance (Oops, Up Side Your Head)”, “Burn Rubber” and later “Early In The Morning” and “You Dropped a Bomb On Me” catapulted Tulsa Oklahoma’s Gap Band to the stratosphere. But their first hit record was “Shake”, a monster funk jam, driven by a tremendous guitar riff, killer horns and featuring a virtuoso bass solo by the youngest of the three Wilson brothers, Robert.

We just received word that 53 year-old Robert Wilson of the Gap Band passed away Sunday of a massive heart attack. Our hearts go out to the Wilson family, and we can honor Uncle Robert by turning up our speakers, bumping this jam as loud as possible and Shaking our booties to the beat. Rest in the Funk, Robert Wilson.

MORE INFO ABOUT ROBERT WILSON AFTER THE JUMP —> Continue reading

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