Christina Aguilera’s ...

It’s already been more than three years since the pop diva Christina Aguilera–the five-time winner of the Grammy Award, released her previous album, “Back to Basics,” which sold 1,694,000 copies all over the world. We rarely see her on stage,...

March 31, 2010

Pasodoble: Drama On The Dan...

If a theatrical show, then pasodoble. If a dramatic performance, then pasodoble. The gypsy bravado with touching flamenco sensuality– it’s again, pasodoble. Pasodoble (also spelled Paso Doble) is a competition or exhibition dance, not a social...

March 31, 2010

The Everlasting Sounds Of R...

When I was younger and hated rock music my father kept on telling me, ” You have a good taste for music but remember that unless you understand rock music, the music you listen to will be just a nice combination of sounds and nothing more.” I...

March 30, 2010

Tango: Definitely Particula...

Tango… it developed from Spanish dances, traveled through both Americas to Europe and now has a special version of almost every country where it had ever settled for a while. In this diversity tango still remains one of the most recognizable dances...

March 30, 2010

Rumba: Cuban Romance

Soft, elastic moves, sensual swaying, hips and arms almost “singing,” passionate eye contact within such a romantic melody – this is rumba, the dance of love. Rumba is a Cuban dance with Spanish and African origin – this explains...

March 30, 2010

Samba: Dancing Happiness

When you feel the energy of happiness, lightheartedness and intimacy with people around – that’s the breathing of samba inside you. Samba comes from African dances modified in Brazilian manner. Samba is danced throughout Brazilian carnival...

March 30, 2010

Anathema’s New Album ...

The legendary rock/metal band Anathema is going to release a new album this year. According to metalstorm.ee, the CD release date is May 17, 2010. Anathema is one of those bands that have gone through several changes. But the surprising thing about Anathema...

March 29, 2010

If You Go Crazy With Salsa

If you go crazy with salsa… then you’re far from being alone in your infatuation. This mixture of Latin and Afro-Caribbean dancing cultures is a true “sauce with spicy flavor” — as this is what the word “salsa”...

March 28, 2010

Cha Cha: Flirting For Fun

Cha-cha-cha or cha cha is the fireworks of the Latin modern dancing style. Cha cha is a Cuban dance, with Spanish and African influences put together within the Latin beat — an explosive mixture for any dance floor. Cha cha is danced in 4/4 time,...

March 28, 2010

Rihanna Wrote A Song About ...

Recently pop diva Rihanna has reported that she wrote “Rated R” album track “Cold Case Love” about her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. The songstress admitted that she wrote that song after being assaulted by Chris last year. The song...

March 12, 2010