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New Zealand: Kimbra

Published on January 22, 2012 By Steve

Kimbra released her first album in New Zealand on August 29th of last year and a few days later in Australia. It made the top five in both countries so she’s still a relatively unknown singer yet her future looks bright. Possessed of a fine voice, her style is in the pop/soul range, at least [...]

National Anthems Across the Pacific Rim

Published on December 30, 2011 By Steve

I’ve always been curious to hear national anthems. I can’t say I’m crazy about my own (the Star Spangled Banner) but I’ve heard or sung it all my life so it might just be a case of overplay. If anyone else is curious, here are the national anthems of the Pacific Rim countries and at [...]

Chooka’s Got Talent

Published on July 7, 2011 By Steve

Chooka’s first time in front of an audience Ethan “Chooka” Parker is a most unusual teen. Raised on a farm, home schooled with no TV, no internet but a drummer father, he started by banging out rhythms on his fingers, imitating his dad until he and his older brother Adam saved up their money and [...]