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Sunday, 13 November 2016

Hello and welcome back

So let me explain this latest blog

Why I wrote it, why this subject

I intended to get a ticket to this event, I saw it in a brochure set across the city

via

The Humber Mouth Literature Festival

I left it till the very last day

Yep I know what you are thinking, why the hell would I do that

Partly because I underestimated and because I was busy, really busy

Photo Courtesy of

Jerome Whittingham of Photmoments

To see more

http://jerome.photoshelter.com/

Thankfully after talking to Dave Windass who is widely known throughout the city of Hull I got myself a seat

I can not begin to tell you how grateful I was and am for that thank you again Dave!!!

So I arrived, a little later than I hoped the room in Hull's central library was packed, rows upon rows of people chatting quietly away

There was a buzz, a hyper feeling of excitement

I did/don't know Akala at all but when I showed friends the gig I wanted to attend they all was saying how they wanted to go and how Akala is very talented, educated and interesting

For deatils on the Central library Hull for events and day to day

see more here

http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,687961&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&p_display_mode=LIBDTLS&p_id=29

So I sat among the crowd

The mc came on and then introduced Akala

Of course I knew he had something to give, something to share and would truly educate me

After reading this

Founded in 2009 by BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist, writer, poet and historian AKALA is a label owner/social entrepreneur who fuses a unique sound with fierce lyrical storytelling. The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company is a music theatre production company that explores the social, cultural and linguistic parallels between the works of William Shakespeare and that of modern day hip-hop artists

I just knew, I knew I would see and hear things I never knew about because let's be very honest here when did you ever see such an eloquent set of words jump of the screen and make you want to go see something?

Me neither...

Okay, okay I had a little crush mainly because clearly this guy is interesting, I was and am curious about him

A warm tone, gentle, open so upbeat and knowledgeable which is totally humbling by the way

This

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=6QGeju9ejgo

I need to add that it is a 'refreshing to see a man of his depth to be such a a positive and influential gift

Of course a gift, teaching is maybe not the right word educating is too formal and straight laced

He talked to the crowd not at them, that is a factor you need to know

This

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXlP5Io0cQM

Firstly there was a great interaction

rap quotes or quotes of Shakespeare

A raise of hands for which it was, I was hesitant to raise my hand to some

Despite what you see of me, think of me and what the outer Sydell is I am shy I can be very private

However I joined in mostly and was happy to see I knew more than I thought

This old school

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKVt0v6uRI0

Then to learning some lines and reciting them back, which I stayed out of but did enjoy

The conversing of stage to audience was magical

Akala seemed to have us all in a grip, this young talented man had us all

Akala's website

http://www.akala.moonfruit.com/

It flooded into a Q&A many hands raised many points spoken all with beautifully answered replies

Given all the American "Trump gate" that did come up resoundingly Akala gave us an insight

It was fun, I wanted more so to learn, listen and become more of what he is and what he knows

Akala is a well rounded and open man with a lot to give

I hope he enjoyed Hull, I hope to see him again!

Here's some more about

Humber mouth

http://humbermouth.com/

Hull events page

http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/hull/events/event.page?record=rtTwAJyivto

Friday, 10 June 2016

Hello and welcome back.

This weeks blog features

REDEYE FEENIX

A Hull based Musician ..

***So to the intro ***

Let's start with what I know about the album and Redeye's music.

I hadn't heard anything till this album.

Visually, the cover is expressive and dark.

Featuring Graffiti well known with Hull's scene.

For hire and viewings

See more via the facebook link below

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1409388076&fref=ts

***To the music***

The sound is deep in Hull's tone.

You'll know when you hear it, there's no confusion it runs through the album and plays well.

You'll see the streets in your mind if you close your eyes.

Take track six for example

It will make you think of Dre and Snoop in an old American car.

In a video from the early 90's hip hop/rap video cruising in the sunshine.Ain't nothing wrong with an old school track nor an old school trip.

Heavy deep beats, almost James Brown and Prince with a Jazz tone in track thirteen.

It's enough to make you get up, dust it off and dance.

I liked that one the most, it won't get old.

I need to add this to my mp3 player so it can be on repeat constantly.

I would love to Redeye do some work with

COUNTING COINS

with their Ska and trumpets it would be an insane mix.

It's just an idea though guys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPQctf_bFUE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=channel%3A52867c66-0-2c38-806a-47d7b3a9134&feature=iv&src_vid=MPQctf_bFUE&v=KntgBummrp8

Each track is very different you'll hear a deep, velvet like woman's voice (track four)

Featuring Hull's very own Rebecca Robyns

Known for her music and beautifully shot photography.

I can say this, it's not what I was expecting.

It made me think of the early MTV that I watched and the De La Soul moments I had as a kid.

Take yourself on a trip to my childhood

De La Soul at their finest!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJEzEDMqXQQ

I am not saying the album sounds like them, I am saying that's the nostalgic feeling it gives me.

Then it got to track eleven and a sound of A tripe called quest vibe.It's taking me right back!

Here more here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3pyCGnZzYA

Laid back, great tracks and that feeling you're hearing something that'll take you back and make you feel good.

I played it loud, my poor neighbours endured hours of me playing the album over and over.

I got a feeling, an emotion it's Hull the tracks are relevant, honest and on ground level.

I have seen Chappo time to time pop up, he's featuring on track seven.

Mad world is a honest realisation of the brutal truths of Hull and our cities, society and current raw feelings.

Well played guys, lyrically it's speaking out to a generations who need to know more.

***More on Chappo below**

CHAPPO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_eYXbU9tNY

Had to add this just for the fun of it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQLePE5jdOc&feature=youtu.be

I wanted to add these finally it's the feel I am getting from being a Hull girl through and through.

Knowing the city, the feel of the album you'll see what I am saying and hear the beauty they all make together.

This from

ENDOFLEVELBADDIE

http://endoflevelbaddie.com/videos.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoshsgwyaD8

This from SNOOP...

VATO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXWFqxKU2qA

Thursday, 23 April 2015

Here we are at Thieving Harry's

Run and set up by two families this cafe is bringing you some of the best views and food delights in Hull.

Their hard work had paid off with what is now a Hull foodie staple.

Okay I admit it in my eyes anyway.

Harry's has a laid back set-up based in Hull on the marina a Humber Street corner no less!

Where we all enjoy the revels of Hulls festivals and sunny days.

Harry's started as a pop-up cafe three years on set roots so we could all get our fix of what's good for us on a more regular basis.

From their counter of cakes when you walk in (which entice you in) to coffee and San Pellegrino which a rare find in Hull and are a personal fave.
To the most amazing pancakes with bacon and syrup to burgers a with a house root slaw that just sounds amazing and toasted sandwiches with such things as screaming Harry's hot sauce nothing better than a hit kick.

Lucky enough to have two floors Harry's has space and lots of it,for dinning and relaxing alike nothing Harry's offers fails.

If you see someone in Harry's you know it was via word of mouth over how it takes you back to childhood and makes you feel right at home and I bet they are regulars. There is nothing pretentious about Harry's it's where the heart is it's down to earth with a little of a wonder to it.

Personally I love nothing more than biking there pulling up and dipping in to see what cakey heavens are on show.

Serving breakfast from the early hour of 8am right through to 4pm then coffee and cake still till closing at 6pm Wednesday to Sunday you'll have plenty of time and no excuses not to get there and eat drink and enjoy!

Harry's is the way forward you'll never not go back the staff the place the food are all perfectly matched you can sit and reminisce of festivals gone with the quirks and quivers of great times had!

Here are a few fave photos of mine of Harry's

Cheese n chilli sauce

Super night me Ade and lots of good folk

Cheesecake

Feeling good after some major treats

The now off the menu beef which I loved

We even have been to a private party there

Hats on hands up time to dance and drink cocktails

Monday, 9 March 2015

International Women's Day

Hello and welcome back

First of all I would like to say a huge thank you to all my readers and welcome the new

readers also.

I have been very busy and attended an event in

Hull on Saturday to mark

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Here in Hull there was a celebration on the Saturday in Hull's central library.

I attended the panel discussion at mid day

(below is one of the posters for the event)

Here is a little about the venue

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/remarkable-history-city-s-public-libraries/story-18381636-detail/story.html

Firstly though I went to view some of the art on show in the cafe.

Here are a few

This created by my good friend

Debi Keable of her late nana.

A touching tribute may I add.

In Hulls library cafe quite a lovely space actually.

These by Lucy-Anna Howson

Then this by Rebecca Robyns.

So then onto the panel talk

Held in the main library

Debi talked about her work presented in Guild hall

A collection of rose petals from friends and family.The flowers was gifts from the loss of her nana.Debi put them all together to create the work.

Knowing Debi I know this meant an awful lot to her and the audience really related to Debi and her emotions.

If you wish to know more about

Debi Keable and her art see more here

https://www.facebook.com/DebiKeableArtist?fref=nf

The panel consisted of ladies who all had a very different life/story and events to tell the audience.

This lady is Kay Duran

Hulls Detective Chief Inspector

Who has quite the history

serving the Royal army corps and working as a police woman for twenty three years.

Working in the sector of vulnerable people and children who are sexually exploited.

Her role in the force and personal life must have been quite a challenge given it's a very male lead profession.

Uma Rajesh who is new to Hull working

at Hulls hospital as an obstetrician.

Mother to Welsh/Indian children descending from Chennai which was formally Madras.

Uma left her home country after marrying and being a midwife back home now focuses on

women in pregnancy with addiction during pregnancy.

Now to sister Teresa Matthews to lead a conversation also

Then to Margaret King

Who I had to say stole the whole talk.

Margaret wrote her first book at the tender age of

eight seven years old.

The quote

"A diary is a discipline of writing"

Writing the book Ada's Terrace find it here

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adas-Terrace-Hull-Romance-Wartime/dp/0992972205

Then a leading lady in Hull

Diana Johnson who was one of 26 women out of 40 people to be in in the biggest intake of women into Parliament at that time.

Highlighting her proud moments as Introducing the smoking ban and being proactive regarding modern slavery.

See more here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Johnson

http://www.dianajohnson.co.uk/

Then the Lord Mayor of Hull

The Lord mayor is very interesting lady.

Before Saturday I knew very little about her.

However I discovered that she left school with one Olevel and sat again and got 7 and was a nurse for seventeen and a half years and then got a degree in Social work.

See more here

http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,52552&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

The talk was a great meeting of ladies varied and some known and unknown to the audience.

I certainly was captivated by each and every life story told more so Margarets moment to talk.

Gentle humbling and delicate she made the us all wait a while till she realised she had not got her glasses on to read to us.

This was a true moment of delight as I thought maybe she had been caught up in emotion in fact that was just me being emotional.

She captivated us all with every word then her daughter began to talk and told us even more about her which was truly the highlight of the whole talk for me.Letting us know that us women are true heroes and revealing her love and admiration for her mum.Took as all back and it was wonderful!

I hope next years event is bigger and we have more room to debate and talk with more room more women.Till then we can still talk still grow and still learn as women we should stand together like our sisters before.

Here is a list of all the artist on show at the event

Thursday, 2 October 2014

I could not help but do this blog today

Todays treats shared with my good friend Steph

Guilty pleasures with Hot chocolates today Madagascan French blend chocolate
with Venetian 100% cocoa chocolate.All bought on holidays I went on this year

The stunning Royal crockery is supplied by Dove House 87 Vintage.Retro.Curios

Look Ted's famous!

He was sat in the front window on my beloved

Newland Avenue Hull

He is the teddy on the left of the boxs of Dove House 87 Vintage.Retro.Curios

Say hello and welcome Making Dens

See more here and listen to the lovely music we sat and listened to at Hull's Holy Trinity Church
Kickstarting Hulls Trinity Festival
See A Devil of a man right here http://vimeo.com/107628405
Here is MakingDens Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/makingdens

I had lunch Croque-monsieur at

The English Muse - Coffee & Art

This mornings finds

I was going to pick up a mirror this morning

The sun was out and it felt lovely so

I popped to the Vintage Cafe

Chants Ave Hull

I had seen these lovelies via Facebook

The Least Wearable Looks From Paris Fashion Week

Sonia Rykiel gave us this see more below

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/30/paris-fashion-week-_n_5908704.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000032

This mirror which I adore and bought

From Glory

Whilst we are on the thoughtline of the Kardashians

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING

WHAT IS KIM KARDASHIAN AND CARA DELEVINGNE'S "SECRET PROJECT?"

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-models/kim-kardashian-cara-delevingne-100114?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1447_94489384

This singer brings me to tears

Sam Smith

Get the tissues ready ladies and gentlemen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqqOZbMWesI

Who would have thought a drone could find something so magical

https://roadtrippers.com/blog/drone-discovers-abandoned-renaissance-faire-deep-virginia-woods

I connected with a local artist

Welcome Stan's paintings

I have to say this is my fave so far that I have seen on Stan's work.

Nyc

Highlights

10 Things You Don't Know About NYC (Even if You Live There!)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-gypsynesters/10-things-you-dont-know-a_b_5904312.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000032

This given to us by {this is glamorous} See more here
http://ow.ly/Cd4zD

Yes this happens it happened and it's time to let go

Your Ex Is Engaged on Facebook

So you emailed him, but it was casual and pertinent: "Hey, I found your Frisbee in the back of my closet. If you need it I can mail it or something. Hope you're doing well."
Yeah, that was pathetic. Now what are you doing? Refreshing your inbox? Waiting for his response? OK, I give up. You're on your own. Call me when you're ready to drink this off.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/annelia-alex/seeing-your-ex-engaged-on-facebook_b_5791200.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000046
50 Classy People From The Past Who Remind Us What "Cool" Really Means!

http://news.distractify.com/people/old-school-cool/?variant=3&v=1