James Copnall, Moi, Mersa Hamid, Ahmed Shaweesh, Mona Ibrahim
You can download the mp3 of the Interview at the following link: http://www.box.net/chagrinbbcinterview (Thanks to James Copnall)
C H A G R I N August 19, 2009
The Shoo Wops
Amir Musa and Mona Ibrahim in "Napkins"
The Doo Wops
Ma'aza Hamid and the Shoo Wops in "Adieu"
Here are a few Highlights from the Chagrin Performance:
Introduction to CHAGRIN and Cabbages: Performed by Amina Umar and Ash3ary Hussien featuring the Shoo Wops (Mersa Hamid, Sahar El-Tahir and Esma Mohamed)
Button: Performed by Sahar El-Tahir and Assorted Members of the CHAGRIN Cast featuring The Shoo Wops.
Venus: Performed by Ashjan Nasreldin (starring role), Mona Ibrahim, Selma Salah, and Mohamed Adam featuring The Doo Wops (Amir Musa, Ahmed Abdelrahman , Mozamil “Zozar” Awad).
Alibi: Performed by Selma Salah and Khattab ElHigazy, Ahmed Omer and Warda featuring The Doo Wops.
Immigrant Dreams: Performed by Mohamed El-Fatih and Amal Abdulla featuring the Shoo Wops.
Napkins: Performed by Amir Musa and Mona Ibrahim.
Adieu: Performed by Ahmed Shaweesh and Ma’aza Hamid featuring the Shoo Wops.
© K.Eltinaé, All Rights Reserved 2009
Chagrin Rehearsals for August 19th 2009 August 15, 2009
Student’s from the University of Khartoum, will perform the poems from my debut anthology CHAGRIN in mime backed by musical selections and poetic recitations on the evening of August 19th,2009 at the Local Arts Stage in Omdurman . Each scene will represent a moment in the lives of lovers struggling to come to terms with their ideas of love and loss. The show will include a Male/Female Chorus line (think Greek theatre meets Motown Back Up Vocals), all done with loads of pizazz and sass. I will also use the night as a farewell evening and an honorary evening where I can thank and celebrate all the people who have supported and believed in me throughout my time in Khartoum. If you are interested you may R.S.V.P to the Chagrin Performance Event on Facebook, and join the CHAGRIN group to keep updated on any upcoming news. xx k.
The following poems will be presented in the show:
Cabbages
Tigresse
Venus
Rainbows
Button
Alibi
Immigrant Dreams
Napkins
Maitresse Batik
Adieu
Check Out This Amazing Blooper from Saturday’s Rehearsal 
Melody Gardot July 19, 2009
Melody Gardot is an American jazz singer, writer and musician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania born on February 2, 1985 in New Jersey. She was hit by a Jeep Cherokee that ignored a red traffic light. In the accident she suffered serious head injuries. She had to re-learn how to do simple things such as brushing her teeth and walking and to this day she needs a cane to walk and, when performing, she sits on a special chair or stands. Besides that, she also became sensitive to both light and sound and has to wear dark glasses.Her Album “My One and Only Thrill” is one of my favorite albums this year , the perfect album to listen to when you want to daydream and take some time out. I’ve linked ya’ll up with two of my favorite videos one of her singing ‘Who will comfort me” from ”My One and Only Thrill” and another interview clip that talks about her experience, after her “mini-death”. Enjoy!
Who will Comfort Me?
Melody Gardot Footage
Ani Difranco July 18, 2009
Ani Difranco is a poetess/folk singer , I consider to be one of the most creative and original artists out there. Here is a video of a song I absolutely love:
Nikka Costa July 18, 2009
Nikka Costa is an amazing underrated soul/funk singer who writes lyrics and beats that blow my mind Below I have posted two performances and an interview about her latest album “Pebble to a Pearl” Nikka is definitely WORTH Listening to.
Etta James July 18, 2009
Etta James is the Blues. Her songs pour emotion until your tears are brimming and shining and you are reliving your heartache and pain and at the end of her bluesy song you feel lighter, alive again, That is Etta’s Magic . Enjoy!
Nina Simone July 18, 2009
Nina Simone represents everything a true artist should be as well as having guts and creative genius She is one of the biggest inspirations in my life, her music makes me feel alive I hope you enjoy these clips from her remarkable career.
Stevie Wonder July 18, 2009
Stevie Wonder is one of my idols musically, and creatively I grew up listening to his music It’s purity and genius has always made me smile through the darkest events in my life. When I started listening to music I wavered experimented but I always came back to Stevie. Enjoy this clip of a mind-blowing performance!
