NPR profiles Louis Armstrong, the father of jazz:
It is hard to overstate the incredible reach of Louis Armstrong. The music he made touched everyone who heard it, and revolutionized American entertainment in ways we can still hear today.
Don’t miss the first part of the program.
An interest piece breaks down the 12 kinds of ads in the world.
What a lovely dress on her!
A strip of Anaheim Street was officially named the nation’s first “Cambodia Town” earlier this month — the most recent cultural designation in a county that is home to Little India, Little Tokyo and Historic Filipinotown.
A gorgeous blog for web designers. Way to go, Nick!
Bronwyn Jones’ “Better Writing Through Design“:
Good web design has a signature style: It’s approachable, it’s easy to understand, and it packs enough punch to catch the roving eye of even the most mercurial user. Web designers know this doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a finely honed process that asks—and answers—important questions about a site’s intended audience. You might call it “visual language” or “design vernacular.” Either way, what you find in a truly good design is a unique perspective. A point of view. A voice.
Amber Simmons’ “Reviving Anorexic Web Writing“:
Content is the heart of a brilliant user experience. From the body content to the alt text to the footer, the words that shape the page lie at the very center of an engaging visit. If the words aren’t beautiful and meaningful, the sleekest design in the world won’t compensate for it. The body can never replace a missing heart.
The terminators are out there. They can’t be bargained with. They can’t be reasoned with. And they won’t stop fucking until their batteries run out. So much for our future.
From NPR‘s “Church Unites Hip-Hop and Gospel“:
At one time, preachers wanted nothing to do with hip-hop, a music genre often associated with drugs and violence. But religious leaders are now using hip-hop gospel music to reach out to local youth and get them involved in the church.
“Vo Chong Que” is one of the three tracks that steers off the semi-classical theme in Duc Tuan’s latest album, yet the fun, countryside vibe is growing on me, especially Ngoc Tuyen superb voice, which is a reminiscent of Mong Thuy.
By the way, the album is available to be pick up at Kim Loi Studio.
Common’s “Drivin’ Me Wild” produced by Kanye West.
