AltWeeklies Wire
Brazilian Forro Star Chico Cesar Returnsnew
For a variety of reasons, Latin American proponents of music from the native lands often pretend that race and class aren't relevant when it comes to music. But listen to the rhythms and the lyrics and it's easy to see that race and class are right up there in the forefront.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
09-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Violent South American Thieves are Stealing Millions in Precious Gemsnew
For years, South Florida has been one of the worst areas in the nation for jewelry theft. Now the South American Theft Group Intelligence Network wants to join law enforcement agencies in taking on gangs of illegal Colombian immigrants terrorizing jewelers across the US with near-impunity.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Brantley Hargrove |
09-03-2008 |
Economy
A Look at Rielle Hunternew
How local scandal begets national scandal in the charged world of Fort Lauderdale politics and business.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
09-03-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Kill Miss Pretty Returns to the Stagenew
They just finished the new album, Permission for Strange, last month and shot a new video, and there's already a small buzz generating locally around their return to the stage. And rightfully so.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
09-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Frenchman with a Dream Pedals Across the Atlanticnew
Jean-Gabriel Chelala's trip wouldn't be a remarkable feat except that the boat he made the trip in has no engine or sails. It doesn't even have oars. Chelala made the daunting, 5,000-mile journey in a pedal boat.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Michael J. Mooney |
08-26-2008 |
Culture
The Top Ten Beres Hammond Tunes of All Timenew
Within reggae, few people could argue that Hammond is revered as one of the greatest balladeers to ever live — if not the best.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
08-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Reggae, Beres Hammond
Man Up, Charlie Crist: Make Your Own Macho Would-Be Veep!new
It's crunch time in the Republican VP sweepstakes. If Florida Gov. Charlie Crist wants to win, he has to outrun the rumor he's light in the loafers. Getting engaged was a good start, but he needs an extreme makeover to be straight enough for the family-values crew.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Thomas Francis |
08-12-2008 |
Commentary
Someone Stop Charlie Crist and His Plan to Sell Our Highwaynew
Stop the Florida governor from hawking Alligator Alley to foreign companies. Stop him from leasing the 78 miles of fenced and flat highway stretching across the Everglades to investors who will bleed motorists dry with higher tolls and no accountability to the people.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
08-05-2008 |
Commentary
The Greats of '68new
It may not get its due, but 1968 helped alter rock's reality.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
07-29-2008 |
Music
Tags: music history, 1968
Tales of Traveling Troubadour Shawn Snydernew
For the time being, however, Snyder is back home in Cooper City. He recently released his second album, Romantic's Requiem, a collection of soulful, introspective ballads and narratives culled from the experiences and encounters he gleaned from his journey, both physical and emotional.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
07-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Romantic's Requiem, Shawn Snyder
Gay or Straight? Pick a Side Before Joining a Lesbian Softball Leaguenew
As a woman married to man, I'm an anomaly here in the South Florida Amateur Athletic Association, which defines itself on the web as "a gay and lesbian softball league ... for both gay and non-gay participants."
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Amy Guthrie |
07-29-2008 |
Sports
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist Gets a Hero's Medal for Bailing Out Big Sugarnew
Crist's plan to buy U.S. Sugar for $1.75 billion has been described by Florida newspapers as "bold," "ambitious," and "grand." Now it's time to throw "stupid" and "irresponsible" into the mix.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
07-22-2008 |
Commentary
Matisyahu: A Hasidic State of Mindnew
if you delve into his music and embrace the solid songwriting and instrumentation attached to it, you'll discover that Matisyahu (born Matthew Miller) is more serious about his craft than most people give him credit for.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
07-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guitar Shorty's Got a Right to Sing the Bluesnew
At 72, he should be living off the royalties and riches of his blues career. Instead Shorty's still out on the road three to four times a year like most blues artists.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
07-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
30 Days and 30 Nights with Timbnew
After years of grinding in the underground, Timb veers even further from the mainstream.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
07-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
