Julie Hinds Detroit Free Press Published 3:36 p.m. UTC Aug 16, 2018 Aretha Franklin's cultural contributions are too numerous to list, but it certainly is uplifting to try. Here are some of Franklin's best-known moments — collisions of artistry, personality and versatility that illustrate how she shaped pop culture in ways large and small. Also read: Aretha Franklin dies at 76: Detroit star transformed American music Jesse Jackson on Aretha Franklin's quiet but profound civil rights legacy 'Respect' Topping the Billboard pop singles chart in 1967, Franklin’s signature song was everything a classic should be and more. If the multitude of protest movements during the second half of the 20th Century had to share one anthem, this would be it. Inauguration of President Barack Obama Franklin’s memorable hat by Detroit milliner Phillip Soo became a web sensation (how many other singers are meme-worthy for their fashion alone?), but it was the … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin’s 7 greatest pop culture moments
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The other side of the Costa del Sol: A rustic, quiet, cultural paradise
Register for our free newsletterFOR many, the first thing that springs to mind with the words ‘Costa del Sol’ are high rise hotels scarring the landscape, faux-British and Irish bars with drunken louts spilling out into busy streets and overly crowded city beaches awash with British and German package holiday revellers. The Andalusian region however, is one that I recently found to be a far cry from the images I’d previously conjured in my head of this beach fringed, expat heavy part of Spain. A short drive into the mountains from Malaga and a host of small, quaint and rustic Spanish villages sprawl across the Sierra, teaming with rural, whitewashed buildings, and rustic streets lined with orange and lime trees. To the east of Malaga, smaller coves and more hidden beaches give holiday makers a sense of the tropical, as palm fringed beaches sandwiched by rocky outcrops allow a more peaceful experience. With the option of cheaper flights with the likes of Ryanair … [Read more...] about The other side of the Costa del Sol: A rustic, quiet, cultural paradise
Festival to promote rich culture of Central region’s ethnic groups
At a press conference to introduce the festival in Hanoi on August 16, Nguyen Thanh Hong, director of the Quang Nam provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the event will draw more than 2,000 artisans, artists, actors, actresses, amateur athletes and local people representing 20 of the central region’s ethnic minority groups. A wide range of activities will be held during the festival with highlights of cultural and art programs, a presentation of traditional costumes and a demonstration of the groups’ traditional festivities and rituals. There will also be an exhibition of unique cultural products and cuisines of ethnic minority groups, a traditional sports program and activities to advertise the region’s tourism. The national culture, sports and tourism event intends to honour the special cultural value of central ethnic minority groups and provides a chance for participants to share experience while raising awareness of the importance of … [Read more...] about Festival to promote rich culture of Central region’s ethnic groups
Branch of Hung Kings culture research center established in central…
Photo: Quoc TuanSituated at No.89 Yen Bai street, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city, the branch studies the era of the Hung Kings, perceived as the founders of Vietnam; looks at the tangible and intangible values, the history of national foundation and defence to promote Vietnamese people’s sense of patriotism. In the future, it will propose Quang Nam province and Da Nang city to build Hung Kings worshipping temple; organize seminars on Hung Kings culture in central Vietnam and the Central Highlands; instruct and organize activities to mark Hung Kings’ death anniversary and artistic performances towards the anniversary./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Branch of Hung Kings culture research center established in central…
Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as ‘attack on family culture’
Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as 'attack on family culture' BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A widowed mother of six has slammed her council for "attacking" her family's culture after the local authority threatened court action to drown out the sound of Lambeg drums. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/widow-blasts-lambeg-drum-order-as-attack-on-family-culture-37217297.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37217593.ece/beefa/AUTOCROP/h342/erritt%20Family%20%2009.jpg Email A widowed mother of six has slammed her council for "attacking" her family's culture after the local authority threatened court action to drown out the sound of Lambeg drums. Kelley Sterritt (44) was stunned when officials from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council hand-delivered a noise abatement notice to her Markethill home. She said it severely restricted her children's ability to carry on a family tradition and keep the memory of their late father - a renowned … [Read more...] about Widow blasts Lambeg Drum order as ‘attack on family culture’