I was recently interview by Cleveland Internet radio personality Marty Allen of The Marty Allen Show about my work with Learn The Low End and our partnership with No Treble.
The interview was live and happened at the Lakewood Community Fair on Saturday September 12th. I’m also working on building Marty Allen’s new website, so be sure to check it out!
DiscMakers chose a feature piece I did for NoTreble to post on their blog! AWESOME!!!!
Check out my article: Radio Airplay: A Beginner’s Guide on their site 
http://blog.discmakers.com/2009/09/radio-airplay-a-beginners-guide/
I recently did another CD review for NoTreble – this time I got to check out John Patitucci’s “Remembrance.” To say the least I was blown away, Patitucci is such a diverse and agile player, the sounds he is able to get from his trio are awesome. Check out the album and be sure to check out my review!
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2009/09/10/a-review-of-john-patituccis-trio-remembrance/
There was an interesting NYTime Op-Ed piece today on the difference social media is making in our concept of journalism and engagement. I agree with the author that “journalism” as a discipline has certain requirements in style and structure, but I do not think that discounts the value of social media in reporting news. While journalists may act as a lens for those of us far away to gaze into another place they are also a filter, applying their own selective biases consciously or not. There are advantages to each, but I put my preference in having the access to the unfiltered media and information to make my own decisions, or at least to suppliment the view of a journalist.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/10/opinion/10iht-edcohen.html?_r=1
Reportr.net also gives some interesting insight from the “Future of Journalism Conference.”
http://reportr.net/2009/09/09/curran-dissects-perspectives-on-future-of-journalism/
I have had another feature piece published by NoTreble! This one is based on my experience of what it takes to get a song on the air (non-commercial). Check it out and let me know what you think.
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2009/09/08/radio-airplay-a-beginners-guide/
Learn the Low End has gone live as of last night! So far the response has been positive, LtLE has come out right as NoTreble broke the 10,000 visits per month mark. Be sure to check out Learn The Low End’s twitter page and official website!
http://www.twitter.com/learnthelowend
BBC reported that Zimbabwe will be getting $500 Million to replenish their foreign currency reserves. From the article: ”The money has been released on the condition that Zimbabwe’s finance minister ensures the money is not diverted to other projects.” BBC also recently reported of growing optimism in Harare since the national currency was abandoned and replaced by the US dollar.
I’m skeptical and hopeful at the same time. On one hand, Zimbabwe leadership has a terrible track record with corruption and money management. On the other, funds are required to rebuild the nation’s economy and something needs to be done. I guess right now all we can do is wait to see the results and hope that there is accurate reporting of how this changes the lifestyle of the average Zimbabwean. I would like to know how the “conditions” for the money will be monitored, I really hope there is some kind of checks and balance system in place or a regular audit of the funds.
Other recent Zimbabwe news includes the pardoning of 1500 prisoners to ease jail conjestion and the necessary steps for the nation to recover from cholera.
I’m interested to hear your comments and opinions, is this a good move by the IMF?
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