“Jazz is like wine. When it is new, it is only for the experts, but when it gets older, everybody wants it.” -Steve Lacy The origin of the word “Jazz” is given as "early 20th Century of an unknown origin" but a definition according to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary (Revised Edition 2006) says jazz is "a …
Tap dance is a style of dance in which a dancer wearing shoes fitted with heel and toe taps sounds out audible beats by rhythmically striking the floor or any other hard surface. History to Tap dance: History has it that tap dancing originated in the United States through the fusion of several ethnic percussive dances, primarily …
No sport is older or more widely distributed than wrestling. Those conversant with the history of wrestling would think of ancient Geek BCE, then Japanese Sumo wrestlers. For the more contemporary ones, WWE would come first to mind. However, did you know wrestling was also a much-looked-out-for sport that still happens in Africa? If you’re …
Rap is a complex mix of influences, including elements of speech, prose, poetry, and song. Unfortunately, many do not understand due to the speed of delivery and they miss the beauty. Well, not anymore. Hip hop has had a profound impact on global culture. Although it can be difficult to locate the first example of hip hop music, it's …
Hardly would you find someone who is both analytical and creative and is superb at doing both. That combination is rare. IBIENE’s spotlight for the month is on someone, a woman who is that blessed and is expressing herself. Meet Edidiyoung Ekwere, who describes herself as curious, multi-talented and loyal to a fault with a …
Why is chess considered “a game of kings”? It takes some good thinking and strategy skills to play and win. In chess, just like in life, you can either wander around aimlessly, hoping for a miracle or set yourself a goal, build a plan and strive to accomplish it. With the latter, there is no …
As contemporary artists push themselves to explore deeper levels of creativity, it’s not unusual to find interesting art mediums beyond the standard canvas. This time around, we take a peek into how these geniuses get creative with the human body. TRINA MERRY: Bodypaint artist Trina Merry is a master of blending her models into their surroundings. After studying with Robert …
The entertainment and media industry have proven itself to be one of the first sectors of business to navigate digital disruption. It will do the same in 2022. Anyone dreaming of making it in the current entertainment industry has to keep up with the dynamics of the modern-day consumer. The market now is way different …
The music hits differently when there’s no interruption of the human voice. Just pure instruments flowing rhythmically, making the heart glad or be at ease. Music, especially in its pure state can be a source of pleasure and contentment and research has proven that their are some psychological benefits as well. The notion that music …
“What happened?!” is the question a hearer would ask when the speaker says “I studied anatomy in school but I’m now an actor, I love martial arts and I create beautiful pieces with leather.” Well, that’s life. It takes you places that you never planned to go sometimes. This is the story of our creator …