#Yanga day

[dreamstz1]

Kauli Za Makocha Kuelekea Mchezo Wa Derby

Fadlu Davids 🇿🇦 🦁 ➡️”Hawatujui vizuri kwasababu tuna timu mpya, nina uhakika 100% hawawezi kutabiri kikosi, mbinu na namna tunavyoingia, hii itakuwa faida kwetu”Miguel Gamondi 🇦🇷🔰➡️”Ni kweli hatuwajui vizuri, kwasababu mechi hazijaonyeshwa kwenye Tv ila mpira hauna siri”

[underachievers-please-try-harder]

Track of the day // serpentwithfeet - Damn Gloves ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Yanga YaYa

From the album Grip, out February 16th on Secretly Canadian.

[upismediacenter]

FEATURE: Flipping through the journey of UPIS Pep Squad Batch ‘24

Walking down memory lane with the UPIS Pep Squad '24, we reflect on a journey filled with dedication, spirit, and hard work. From joining the team and facing challenges to now saying farewells as they graduate with the brightest smiles, these seniors have left a permanent mark on our school's history, symbolizing the true essence of teamwork and perseverance.

Imparting reflections and words of advice are three seniors—Cheska Yanga, dancer; Vince Lagunilla, head drummer; and Triani Reyes, drummer—and their coach, Ey Calso.

Joining any varsity team is a decision driven by a passion for a certain sport and a desire to take on challenges. For Yanga, their journey began unexpectedly.

"I joined because I was interested in what they do and wanted to try something new," said Yanga. Transitioning from the swimming team to the pep squad as a Grade 7 student, Yanga was encouraged to try out and join the team by her batchmates, unaware that it would lead her to staying as a pep squad dancer until the end of her high school years.

Others were captivated by the performances of the senior members of the UPIS Pep Squad back then when they were in elementary.

"I joined because of the strong aura of the team, but mainly the drummers during events. I enjoyed the presence they have during games and the energy they give to the crowd," stated Lagunilla.

The hype around the UPIS Pep Squad never seemed to die down, particularly for Batch 2024.

"I joined because all of my friends couldn't stop talking about it and I got curious. Since I didn't have anything else to do at home, I tried it and ended up loving it," said Reyes.

This mix of curiosity, inspiration, and passion has created a unique bond among the Pep '24 members, shaping their high school experience in unforgettable ways.

Every sport has its own challenges to overcome. Yanga shared that one of the hurdles they faced during their time on the team was time management.

"There was a time where I had a lot of extracurricular activities that it became so difficult to juggle all of it all at once," Yanga said. Eventually, she managed to overcome it by organizing and planning her tasks in advance.

Another significant challenge was the emotional impact of the isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. "When the pandemic came, all of my problems came together, and I was forced to stop training because I was losing interest and time for the things I love,” shared Reyes.

Reyes had to pause and take a rest, gradually increasing her training days over time. This process reminded her of the main reason she loved being part of the pep squad, which helped her overcome her sadness.

For others, the challenge was a lack of skills when they first joined the team.

"Being a cheerleader has a very high demand for skills. As a new member, I was weak and scrawny, but with the help of hard work, physical conditioning, teamwork, and listening to the coach, I greatly improved my performance," said Lagunilla.

These individual challenges were nothing to these incredible athletes as they moved forward with determination to overcome all of them. Over the years, they evolved, learning valuable life lessons that extended far beyond the cheerleading mat. They discovered the importance of doing things wholeheartedly and enjoying every moment with their teammates.

"Throughout the years that I have stayed with the team, I have learned a lot of different things. Being on a team surrounded by the right people is a must for a varsity team. This can not only help an individual grow but also you as a team. I learned to do things wholeheartedly and enjoy every moment I have with them, no matter what. Being on the team hopefully made me a better ‘ate’ to them," said Yanga.

"[Being a part of the pep squad] reminds me that I'm never alone, and whenever life gets tough, the people in the pep squad are always here to cheer me up, support me, and provide a shoulder to lean on when I can't pick myself up. The pep squad taught me to love and cherish every moment and to always have a smile on my face, which I believe has contributed to my personal growth into the person I am now," said Reyes.

On the same topic, Lagunilla, head drummer also shared, "Personally, I believe it changed me for the better. Physically, I am a lot stronger and more suited for physical activities compared to back then. However, in the non-physical aspects of my growth, I feel more comfortable, confident, and respected."

Coach Ey Calso, reflecting on the journey of Pep '24, expressed pride in the growth and achievements of the seniors.

"Every single day that I had the chance to be with my Batch ‘24 pep babies was a rewarding experience for me as a coach. All the members of the team, especially our seniors, have always been really passionate, disciplined, and skilled in everything they do in our training sessions," shared the coach.

He also shared that, in addition to honing their craft and consistently showing progress as drummers and dancers in the pep squad, the seniors always guided their teammates, particularly the younger ones, to ensure everyone learned and made the most of training sessions.

Mx. Calso also highlighted the exemplary work output of these athletes, stating, "Their work output was done excellently and really well thought-out. Any task given to them was seamlessly delivered and performed.”

As Pep Squad '24 prepares to graduate, Mx. Calso shares one final message of gratitude: "It's really heartbreaking to let them go. It's like letting your kids experience the world and finally be independent, then falling and standing back up on their own. I am very confident that they can take on the world with so much pride and love in their hearts. I can't wait to see them ace all the challenges and trials that college has to offer. I am proud that I was able to be part of their high school lives. The team will surely miss them, but the lessons and experiences that we got from them will surely continue on to the next generations of the UPIS Pep Squad."

Some heartfelt farewells and good luck messages from Yanga, Reyes, and Lagunilla of the UPIS Pep Squad '24 echo sentiments of gratitude and hope for the team's future.

"As we graduate, I hope we can continue to support and guide them in their journeys ahead. The bonds and memories we've created will always hold a special place in my heart," Yanga expressed.

"I encourage you all to cherish every moment together and to learn to love and appreciate each other, despite any challenges we may face,” shared Reyes.

In addition to thanking their team, Reyes also shared a few words about their coach's hard work, saying, “Thank you for staying this long and giving us the moment/exposure we all deserve. I hope you continue supporting and being here with the team. I will always be grateful for the amount of hard work you do for us even if you don't benefit as much as you should.”

"To my fellow members of the UPIS Pep Squad, I wish you all the best of luck on your journey. I hope I've been able to impart some valuable lessons during my time as head drummer. Remember to enjoy yourselves while respecting your coach. Thank you all for the wonderful memories," added Lagunilla, head drummer of UPIS Pep Squad.

As Batch ‘24 of UPIS Pep Squad closes this chapter of their lives, they prove themselves being able to overcome hard challenges that come their way.

These athletes demonstrated dedication and resilience, leaving a lasting impact on each of their performances as well as the team.

One last “UP FIGHT!” for the UPIS Batch ‘24 who cheered and put smiles on our faces!

//by Bianca Regala

[my-chaos-radio]

Release: February 11, 2022

Lyrics:

Another banger

Baby, calm down, calm down

Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown

For lockdown, oh, lockdown

Girl, you sweet like Fanta, Fanta

If I tell you say I love you no dey form yanga, oh, yanga

No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

You got me like, "Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa"

Shawty come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love, mm-mm

I see this fine girl, for my party she wear yellow

Every other girl they dey do too much, but this girl mellow

Naim I dey find situation I go use take tell am hello

Finally I find way to talk to the girl but she no wan follow

Who you come dey form for? (Mm-hm)

Why you no wan comform? (Mm-hm)

Then I start to feel her bum-bum (mm-hm)

But she dey gimme small-small

I know say she sabi pass that one (mm-hm)

But she feeling insecure

'Cause her friends go dey gum her like chewing gum

Go dey gum her like chewing gum

Baby, calm down, calm down

Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown

For lockdown, oh, lockdown

Girl, you sweet like Fanta, Fanta

If I tell you say I love you no dey form yanga, oh, yanga

No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

You got me like, "Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa"

Shawty come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love, mm-mm

As I reach my house I say make I rest small (make I rest small)

As me I wake up na she dey my mind (na she dey my mind)

Day one, day two, I no fit focus (I no fit focus)

Na so me I call am, say make we link up (say make we link up)

As I start to dey tell her how I feel, na my heart dey race

Baby girl, if you leave me I no go love again

Because e get many girls wey put my heart for pain

Shebi, you feel my pain?

Songwriter:

Baby, calm down, calm down

Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown

For lockdown, oh, lockdown

Girl, you sweet like Fanta, Fanta

If I tell you say I love you no dey form yanga, oh, yanga

No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Baby come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love

You got me like, "Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa"

Shawty come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love, mm-mm

Divine Ikubor / Michael Ovie Hunter / Alexander Uwaifo

SongFacts:

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[lightdancer1]

Thus there are only two Black Mexicans who will be noted in the shortest day in terms of numbers of posts and topics:

As such there are but two individuals to single out in Mexican history. One is Gaspar Yanga, the architect of the first great slave rebellion in the North American continent by a maroon community. His rebellion was also the first great challenge New Spain faced and in a sense pointed to the future and Father Hidalgo's movement.....and the shadows of the difficulty of New Spain/Mexico in holding onto territory in reality as well as on paper.

Yanga was and is also an illustration of a reality in the limitations of Latin American history in neglecting the long colonial era. The Audiencias and Viceroyalties had a history that very much shaped the path that the post-independence states followed.

[virginpornstar]

Song of the Day: "Damn Gloves" by Serpentwithfeet, Ty Dolla $ign, and Yanga YaYa

[mansheb]

Kairo's Tearful Tribute to AKA Leaves Fans Emotional (VIDEO)

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Kairo's Tearful Tribute to AKA Leaves Fans Emotional (VIDEO)

The daughter of the late rapper AKA, Kairo Forbes, stole the show at this year's Galaxy 947 Joburg Day festival. The festival featured a heartfelt tribute performance dedicated to Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, with artists such as K.O, Khuli Chana, Yanga Chief, Thato Saul, Da L.E.S, and The Mega Band taking the stage to perform songs […] Read more on Kairo's Tearful Tribute to AKA Leaves Fans Emotional (VIDEO)

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Crayon - Good Day Lyrics

Crayon - Good Day Lyrics Santa Monica 7:30, inna jacuzzi with you Tete karira, I've been waiting to show you my feelings in full And if I busy, e fit cause fight Na every man, with him kryptonite I want to faaji and feel alright (Ahh wah wah) 'Cause we no go live forever Who don collect my lighter? Pass me the Canada Moti so fun eleda Make I no suffer later So, I'm using my medulla And I don't ever say never I stay hopeful like Faith Evans And Captain Hook never surrender (Oh oh yeah) Mo wo designer Shey dorime Everyday is a good day When money dey Won fe fi tenant We onile Mo taka sufe Labe duvet Your baby dey Mo wo designer Shey dorime Everyday is a good day When money dey Won fe fi tenant We onile Mo taka sufe Labe duvet Your baby dey Sho ri pe o lo far Dribble like Saka Kpa dun kpa dun kpa Tanana guitar oh Giving you vassa No go do yanga Roll your baka Alele mama oh I'm lose any time I see ya Omoge, my battery no fit run down Bum bum na kaya Mercy Johnson must to bad 'Cause we no go live forever Who don collect my lighter? Pass me the Canada Mo ti so fun eleda Make I no suffer later So, I'm using my medulla And I don't ever say never I stay hopeful like Faith Evans And Captain Hook never surrender (Oh oh yeah) Mo wo designer Shey dorime Everyday is a good day When money dey Won fe fi tenant We onile Mo taka sufe Labe duvet Your baby dey Mo wo designer Shey dorime Everyday is a good day When money dey Won fe fi tenant We onile Mo taka sufe Labe duvet Your baby dey Sho ri pe o lo far Dribble like Saka Kpa dun kpa dun kpa Tanana guitar oh Giving you vassa No go do yanga Roll your baka Alele mama oh Read the full article

[lebaronlordking]

Saturday Afternoon Reggae Show DJ LeBaron Lord King April 1, 2023 lebaron@kpoo.com kpoo.com

SaturdayAfternoonReggaeShow

4:00 PM Bob Marley - Exdous 4:03 PM Supercat - Dem Don't Worry 4:07 PM Protoje - Switch It Up 4:11 PM Damian Marley - Welcome To Jamrock 4:15 PM Koffee - Lockdown 4:18 PM Danny Kalima - Out Of Control 4:22 PM Baba Ras - Real Vegetarian 4:27 PM Earl Sixteen - Find a Way 4:34 PM Popcaan - Next To Me 4:43 PM Wyclef Jean - Gone Till November 4:46 PM Tarrus Riley - Say A Prayer For Me 4:50 PM Jesse Royal - Bless My Soul 4:53 PM Barrington Levy - Praise His Name 4:57 PM Cedric Myton - Rat Trap 5:00 PM Koffee - Raggamuffin 5:04 PM Eek A Mouse - African Children 5:07 PM Damian Marley - Wanted 5:11 PM Jo Mersa Marley - Yo Dawg 5:15 PM Jah Cure - Telephone Love 5:19 PM Snoop Lion - Smoke The Weed 5:23 PM Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey 5:26 PM Bob Skeng - Jack The Ripper 5:30 PM Oku Onuora/Natty Congo - Yanga -Batá 5:34 PM Blackout Ja - What About The Church 5:44 PM The Wailers - Jamming 5:47 PM I-Shenko - Yawdman Hot 5:51 PM Maxi Priest - Should I 5:55 PM Jimmy Cliff - Here I Am 6:00 PM Christopher Ellis - Rub a Dub 6:03 PM Laydee Vee - Style of your Stars 6:08 PM Tarrus Riley, 10Tik - Tears of Joy 6:12 PM Luciano x Lutan Fyah - Settle Down 6:16 PM Inna de Yard - Let the Water Run Dry 6:19 PM Phillip Frazer - John Saw Them Coming 6:26 PM Sister Nancy - One Two 6:30 PM Capleton - That Day Will Come 6:34 PM Samory I - I Roots 6:37 PM Junior Murvin - Police & Thieves 6:40 PM Skip Marley - Faith 6:43 PM Roots of Creation - Light it Up 6:47 PM Khalia - Time 6:51 PM Jubba White - Onward

[dreamstz1]

Kauli Za Makocha Kuelekea Mchezo Wa Derby

Fadlu Davids 🇿🇦 🦁 ➡️”Hawatujui vizuri kwasababu tuna timu mpya, nina uhakika 100% hawawezi kutabiri kikosi, mbinu na namna tunavyoingia, hii itakuwa faida kwetu”Miguel Gamondi 🇦🇷🔰➡️”Ni kweli hatuwajui vizuri, kwasababu mechi hazijaonyeshwa kwenye Tv ila mpira hauna siri”

[kayshla19]

Sweet like Fanta....Style3141 by Kay ღ Lush ღ Blogger Via Flickr: thisiskayshla.blogspot.com/2023/01/style3141.html Calm Down Baby, calm down, calm down Girl, this your body e put my heart for lockdown For lockdown, oh, lockdown Girl, you sweet like Fanta, Fanta If I tell you say I love you no dey form yanga, oh, yanga No tell me no, no, no, no, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Baby, come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love You got me like, "Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa" Shawty come gimme your lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-lo-love, mm-mm As I reach my house I say make I rest small (make I rest small) As me I wake up na she dey my mind (na she dey my mind) Day one, day two, I no fit focus (I no fit focus) Na so me I call am, say make we link up (say make we link up) As I start to dey tell her how I feel, na my heart dey race Baby girl, if you leave me I no go love again Because e get many girls wey put my heart for pain Shebi, you feel my pain?

[upismediacenter]

FEATURE: TAGUMPAY: Kilalanin ang mga itinanghal na kampeon ng Battle of the Bands 2023

Ito na ang araw ng pagbabalik. Tatlong taon makalipas ang kasagsagan ng pandemya, muling ipinagdiwang ang UPIS Days noong Mayo 8 at 12, na may temang “SIBOL: Simula ng Bagong Taon.” Sa taong ito, sa blended na paraan isinagawa ang nasabing selebrasyon: ang ISKOwela ng K-2, Alternative Learning Classroom Experience (ACLE) ng 3-6, at Seminars ng 7-12 ay idinaos via Zoom. Samantala, kinasabikan naman ng mga mag-aaral ang pagbabalik ng ilang face-to-face na mga aktibidad gaya ng 3-6 Variety Show, Rampa, at Merch Fair.

IMIK. Ipinapanood ang “Paano ka sisibol?” short film presentations na nilikha ng mga mag-aaral mula Kinder hanggang Grado 12. [kuha ng UPIS Media Center 2024]

Damang-dama naman ang kasabikan ng kapuwa mga guro at mag-aaral pagsapit ng dapit-hapon. Muli na namang maririnig ang mga hiyawan, ang ritmo ng mga gitara, at ang astig na pagtugtog sa drumset sa gabi ng pagbabalik ng isa sa pinakainaabangang bahagi ng UPIS Days: ang Battle of the Bands o BOTB. Ngunit bago natin pag-usapan ang mga naging kaganapan para sa BOTB ng taong ito, tara’t balikan muna natin ang kasaysayan ng kompetisyong ito. Unang nagpasimula ang Battle of the Bands sa UPIS upang magsilbing entablado para sa malilikhaing mag-aaral na gustong ibahagi ang kanilang talento at pagmamahal sa musika kasama ang kani-kanilang mga kaibigan. Wala ring palya ang bawat isa sa pagsuporta sa kanilang mga kapuwa mag-aaral, lalo na kung kanilang mga ka-batch ang lumalahok. Kaya’t taon-taon, punong-puno ng music lovers ang mga lugar na pinagdadausan ng BOTB, mapa-Quadrangle man iyan o Gym. Ang ilan sa mga kilalang pangalan sa larangan ng BOTB ay ang bandang Honeyboys ng Batch 2018, 4 Kings ng Batch 2NT, at Prizmo ng Batch 2ONE.

HOMECOMING. Sa kanilang muling pagtapak sa UPIS, tinugtog ng alumni band na Prizmo ang kantang Narda ng Kamikazee. [kuha ng UPIS Media Center 2024]

Malaking bahagi ng selebrasyon ng UPIS Days, at maging ng ating komunidad, ang Battle of the Bands. Sa taong ito, pitong banda ang sumali at sumubok na mag-uwi ng korona, subalit tatlo lamang ang nanaig. Sa isang panayam ng UPIS Media Center, mas alamin pa natin ang mga naging karanasan ng tatlong bandang nagpatibok ng ating mga puso at nagpapaos ng ating mga lalamunan.

Kilalanin na natin ang mga nag-uwi ng titulong TANGHAL: Battle of the Bands 2023 Winners, magbabagsakan dito in 5, 4, 3, 2!

Handa na ba kayo? Oras na para kilalanin ang bandang nagkamit ng ikatlong gantimpala.

ALAS SAIS (Ikatlong Gantimpala)

ALAS SAIS from L-R. Kadisha Pascual (bassist), Rodney Bondal (drummer), JM Navarro (lead guitarist), Cheska Yanga (vocalist), Laarni Lazarra (vocalist), Jed Nuñez (rhythm guitarist). [kuha ng UPIS Media Center 2024]

Tanong #1: Ano ang inyong naging reaksyon nang malaman ninyong isa kayo sa tatlong nagwagi sa Battle of the Bands ngayong taon?

Jed Nuñez: Na-overwhelm kami, kasi ‘di namin inexpect na magthi-third place kami... Pero pinapangako lang namin na sa next BOTB, susubukan naming mag-champion!

Cheska Yanga: Una kasing in-announce yung ‘Crowd Favorite’, isa ‘yun sa hindi talaga namin in-expect na makukuha namin.

Kadisha Pascual: Ako din, hindi ko in-expect na pati yung ‘Crowd Favorite’ makukuha namin, kasi first-ever BOTB ko ‘yun eh. Kaya ‘di ko alam na ganun pala yung magiging pagtanggap sa amin ng audience.

Cheska Yanga: Hakot awards!

Tanong #2: Paano nabuo ang inyong banda?

Kadisha Pascual: Ayan si JM, isa siya sa mga founding members namin.

JM Navarro: Matagal na kaming nag-usap ni Jed na sasali kami ng BOTB. Hindi pa talaga kumpleto ‘yung banda noon kasi dalawa pa lang kami. Hihiramin sana namin si Rodney, tsaka si Vince (Lagunilla) na galing sa kabilang banda, para sana mabuo ang banda namin. Nag-suggest si Vince na kausapin namin si Kadisha na nagbe-bass daw, kaya kinausap siya ni Laarni kung pwede siyang tumugtog kasama namin. Si Cheska naman, sabi niya, manager na lang daw siya, pero sabi namin sumali na lang din siya sa banda.

Laarni Lazarra: Sabi ko— sali ka na, kumakanta ka rin naman eh!

Cheska Yanga: Um-oo na lang din ako.

Tanong #3: Ano ang kwento sa likod ng pangalan ng inyong banda?

Kadisha Pascual: Malapit na kasi yung deadline nung sign-up form. At that time, meron na kaming setlist ng mga audition song, meron na kaming original song, pero wala pa kaming pangalan. Kaya sinuggest ko na lang na ‘Alas Sais’ kasi anim kami. Ayun lang.

Cheska Yanga: Pero actually, naisipan ko ng meaning ‘yun: ‘Alas,’ pwedeng kahulugan ay aces. Tapos ‘yung ‘Sais’ ay six. ‘Alas Sais’: anim kami na aces.

Tanong #4: Ano ang inyong naging inspirasyon sa paglikha ng inyong orihinal na kantang itinanghal sa kompetisyon?

Laarni Lazarra: Nasa guidelines din naman kung saan dapat magre-revolve yung original song, kaya binase ko lang din doon yung lyrics, pati yung mga common experiences ng students para dun sa pagsagot ng tanong na “paano ka sisibol.”

Tanong #5: Ano ang inyong mensahe para sa mga aspiring bands na nagnanais ding lumahok sa Battle of the Bands susunod na taon?

Pasado alas sais na! Halina’t maghapunan na tayo. Gusto mo bang mag-Foodbanda?

FOOD BANDA (Ikalawang Gantimpala)

FOOD BANDA from L-R. Keane dela Santa (guitarist), CJ Ruiz (drummer), Rachelle Bueno (vocalist), Dzyaireh Santos (vocalist), KC Manalang (guitarist), Elis Reyes (keyboardist). [kuha ng UPIS Media Center 2024]

Tanong #1: Ano ang inyong naging reaksyon nang malaman ninyong isa kayo sa tatlong nagwagi sa Battle of the Bands ngayong taon?

Elis Reyes: Super unexpected. Kasi screening pa lang — at least, personally, I wasn’t expecting na papasa kami ng screening kasi it was such a short amount of time ng preparation. I thought we weren't prepared enough; tapos ‘yung performance din, I wasn't sure if we were at our best. So, ang naging mindset ko: “Let's just enjoy the ride.” Nung announcement, kumakain lang ako ng nachos. It was genuinely unexpected, tapos second place pa kami. And it was flattering na second kami, kasi we were up against many really good bands. It's nice to be acknowledged and awarded for doing something that we just enjoy doing, and for being able to share this feeling with some of my friends.

Rachelle Bueno: During the awarding, nasa stage na kami ng acceptance: “enjoy na lang natin ‘to, tapos palakpakan na lang natin ‘yung mga magpo-podium finish.” Tapos biglang tinawag kami— ‘di pa namin alam kung aakyat ba kami kasi hindi pa nagsi-sink in. Tapos ‘yung Steve Harvey moment, habang binabasa ko ‘yung certificate, napasigaw talaga ako. Hindi pa nga nagsi-sink in ‘yung sinabi nilang 3rd place kami, tapos biglang 2nd place pala kami. It was very overwhelming; emotional upheaval talaga siya kasi lahat kami hindi nage-expect na makakarating kami ng 2nd place amongst all the bands na tumugtog sa BOTB. Kaya sobrang thankful din kami.

Tanong #2: Paano nabuo ang inyong banda?

Dzyaireh Santos: Nabuo ‘yung band kasi gusto ko talaga ng band ever since. Nung nalaman ko magkakaroon ng Battle of the Bands ngayong UPIS Days, naisip ko na bumuo ng banda. Ang una kong nahatak, si CJ. Drummer ‘yung pinaka-mahirap na hanapin, kasi kaunti lang talaga yung alam kong tumutugtog ng drums sa school. At siya ‘yung unang pumasok sa isip ko, kaso hindi ako sure noon kung gusto niya sumama, kaya tinanong ko si Keane kung pwede niyang yayain si CJ. Nung tinanong ko si Keane kung nakausap na niya si CJ, hindi pa daw; nung time na ‘yun, sabi ko, “Ang lapit na ng UPIS Days tapos wala pa akong bandang nabubuo.” Nakipag-usap ako sa ibang friend groups ko, tapos narinig ni KC. Ayun, inalok ko si KC kung gusto niyang sumali sa banda. Magkakaibigan silang tatlo ni CJ at Rachelle kaya agad-agad, nagkaroon ako ng gitarista, drummer, at isa pang vocalist. Si Elis naman, niyaya ko rin siyang maging keyboardist ng band.

KC Manalang: Dagdag ko rin ‘yung time na nasa library kami ni Casey, pinag-uusapan namin ‘yung tungkol sa BOTB. Doon din nagsimulang mabuo talaga ‘yung banda— doon na kami nagsimulang mag-compile ng ideas, mag-usap-usap kung sinong mga isasali pa namin sa banda. Doon ko rin kinausap si Rachelle, kasi siya ‘yung alam kong mahilig magsulat ng kanta.

Tanong #3: Ano ang kwento sa likod ng pangalan ng inyong banda?

Keane dela Santa: ‘Yung kwento talaga sa pangalan ng banda namin, out of the blue ko lang siyang naisip. Na-excite ako na magkakaroon na ulit ng BOTB ngayong taon, tapos sasali kami ng mga ka-banda ko. Nag-isip ako ng mga nakakatawang names na pwedeng malagyan ng salitang ‘banda,’ kasi mahilig ako sa puns. Naghahapunan kami nung bigla kong naisip ‘yun. Naisip ko ‘food,’ tapos “Uy, ‘Foodpanda,’ parang pwedeng maging banda ‘yun.” Nung pinropose ko siya sa group chat namin ng mga ka-banda, nagustuhan nila agad; kasi ‘LT’ daw, nakakatawa. Tapos locked in na ‘yung pangalan na ‘yun, wala nang ibang pumantay.

Tanong #4: Ano ang inyong naging inspirasyon sa paglikha ng inyong orihinal na kantang itinanghal sa kompetisyon?

Rachelle Bueno: Ang title ng aming original song ay ‘Simula.’ Ang naging proseso ko sa kantang ito ay: “BOTB, kailangan ng original song nito. Ano kayang gagawin ko?” Wala pang theme noon, a day before i-release ng guidelines. Iniisip ko na kung Sibol o “Paano ka sisibol?” ‘yung overall theme ng UPIS Days 2023, siguro dapat maging ganito din ‘yung tema ng aming original song. Tinawag ko nun si KC sa Discord, sabi ko, “Tara, samahan mo ako gumawa ng kanta.” Kaso ang ending ako lang ang nagsulat, moral support lang siya.

KC Manalang: Hindi kasi ako marunong magsulat talaga ng kanta, kaya sinamahan ko lang siya.

Rachelle Bueno: ‘Yung process ko lang talaga nun, “Siguro ito ‘yung topic, what if magsulat na ako para handa.” Swerte kami na, the next day, saktong-sakto ‘yung ginawa kong lyrics doon sa theme. Ang daming nangyari sa kanta namin — nakailang cut kami ng lyrics, nakailang bago kami. Pero ang ending, sobrang nakaka-proud ‘yung nabuo naming kanta.

Tanong #5: Ano ang inyong mensahe para sa mga aspiring bands na nagnanais ding lumahok sa Battle of the Bands susunod na taon?

Ang mga susunod na ipapalabas ay rated HSK. Halimaw Sa Kompetisyon.

HSK! (Unang Gantimpala)

HSK! from L-R. Sam Arinto (bassist), Bianca Baguio (vocalist), JC Caparas (drummer), Dean Cabrera (vocalist), Angelo Santiago (guitarist), Nathan Sigarra (guitarist), Eowyn Surigao (keyboardist). [kuha ng UPIS Media Center 2024]

Tanong #1: Ano ang inyong naging reaksyon nang malaman ninyong isa kayo sa tatlong nagwagi sa Battle of the Bands ngayong taon?

Sam Arinto: Sabi samin ni Nathan before mag-perform, mag-enjoy lang kami. Kaya makita lang ‘yung response ng mga tao na naghihiyawan, okay na sa ‘kin ‘yun. Just there for the experience.

Bianca Baguio: Lahat kami, hindi namin hinihintay ‘yung results ng mananalo. Mas masaya kami na nandoon kami sa stage na nagpe-perform, kaysa sa paghihintay ng resulta kung sinong nanalo.

Eowyn Surigao: Mas masaya kami na nakatugtog kami for the last time.

Sam Arinto: Response pa lang ng mga tao, grabe. Sobrang solid, feeling ko nagka-fans ako.

Eowyn Surigao: Tapos may nagpa-autograph pa sa atin! Very rewarding para sa amin ‘yung experience itself.

JC Caparas: Tapos the best din ‘yung sinabi ni Kuya Diego (Sunga): “Mas magaling pa kayo sa ‘min.”

Dean Cabrera: ‘Yung hiyawan ng mga tao, sobrang rewarding. Parang ‘yun na ‘yung prize namin.

Tanong #2: Paano nabuo ang inyong banda?

JC Caparas: Tatlo kaming magkakabanda na noon, si Eowyn at si Nathan. Tapos nasama si Angelo. Nabuo kami kasi nagpapasok-pasok kami ng mga tao.

Sam Arinto: Hindi kasi, diba… Ako naman, si Sam A., tsaka sina Dean, Nathan, at Bianca, magkakabanda na noon. Tapos si JC at Eowyn naman nasa kabilang banda sila, ‘yung Raketship.

Angelo Santiago: Ako lang ‘yung wala pang banda noon. So, first-timer ako. Nagkayayaan lang kami, ‘yun lang talaga ‘yon.

Tanong #3: Ano ang kwento sa likod ng pangalan ng inyong banda?

Nathan Sigarra: ‘Yung HSK kasi… basta nag-iisip kami ng madaling sabihin ng crowd. Madaling maicha-chant. Kaya ayun, naisip namin ‘yung HSK, tapos saka na lang namin ginawan ng meaning.

Eowyn Surigao: Totoo ‘yun, nauna ‘yung abbreviation kaysa ‘yung meaning.

Nathan Sigarra: Pero hindi na namin ire-reveal ‘yung totoong meaning ng HSK.

Angelo Santiago: May back-up story din ‘yan eh, na iku-kwento namin ‘pag sikat na kami!

JC Caparas: Oo, ‘di muna ngayon.

Sam Arinto: Pa-mysterious muna kami.

Tanong #4: Ano ang inyong naging inspirasyon sa paglikha ng inyong orihinal na kantang itinanghal sa kompetisyon?

Sam Arinto: ’Yung title ng kanta namin, A.N.T. Gusto namin, acronym din, parang HSK. Ang meaning nun ay “Aalis Na Tayo,” kasi last year na namin. Tapos ‘yung prompt kasi ay “starting a new chapter”, eh, aalis na kami ng high school, so panibagong chapter na ng buhay namin.

Eowyn Surigao: Tapos sa lyrics — sinama namin si Ate Gemma, ‘yung mais con yelo, ‘yung TC, tapos ‘yung guard na hindi nagpapapasok. Kasi itong mga ‘to, very iconic at makaka-relate ang nakararami sa ‘tin. Tapos, alam niyo, 6 hours lang namin siyang ginawa. Grabe ‘yung thought process namin nun. Ang gagaling ng mga isip nila.

Sam Arinto: Collaborative effort talaga siya mula sa lahat. Tapos sobrang clutch pa nun. Halos 2 A.M. na ata tayo nagpasa for screening.

Bianca Baguio: Tapos ayon, the rest is history.

At dahil sila ay kabilang sa graduating batch ng UPIS, naghanda ang mga kumapanayam ng isang espesyal na tanong para sa kanila.

Tanong #5: Anong pakiramdam na last performance na ninyo ito sa UPIS?

LAHAT: Awww, ‘wag namang ganyan!

Dean Cabrera, Sam Arinto: ‘Uy grabe, babalik kami!

JC Caparas: Next song namin ‘yun.

LAHAT: “Babalik na tayo…”

Angelo Santiago: Ang gandang ending, kasi nanalo kami, tapos last na namin.

Sam Arinto: Siguro gaya nga ng sabi ni Justin Bieber, “never say never…” Kahit last na namin ‘tong pagsali sa BOTB, sana hindi ito ‘yung last namin talaga na performance sa UPIS.

Eowyn Surigao: Ako, masaya ako. Sa lahat ng BOTB na nasamahan ko, ito ‘yung pinaka-nag-enjoy talaga ako. Sobrang close talaga ako sa kanila, tapos na-enjoy ko ‘yung journey mula nung nagpa-practice pa lang kami.

Sam Arinto: Kita niyo naman, sobrang lakas ng chemistry namin. Sobrang saya nilang kasama.

Eowyn Surigao: Maganda siyang ending sa BOTB journey, kasi I found my people. Kasi iba’t ibang banda kami noon, tapos masaya ako kasi sila ‘yung mga kasama ko ngayon.

LAHAT: Awww. Tama, tama. Ayon, basta masaya kami.

Tanong #6: Ano ang inyong mensahe para sa mga aspiring bands na nagnanais ding lumahok sa Battle of the Bands susunod na taon?

Ang Battle of the Bands ay isinasagawa bilang isang selebrasyon ng musikal na talento ng mga mag-aaral ng UPIS. Ang entabladong ito ay nag-uudyok sa mga mag-aaral na ipamalas ang kanilang pagkamalikhain at pagbubuo ng kumpiyansa sa pamamagitan ng pagganap at pagkakaisa bilang isang banda. Taun-taong pinapatunayan ng mga isko at iska ang kanilang husay at kakayahan sa larangan ng musika. Kaya naman, patuloy nating suportahan ang mga bandang nagpakitang gilas ngayong taon. Samahan niyo kaming abangan ang mga paparating pang bandang susubok at titindig sa tanghalan ng kaisa-isang kompetisyon na ito. Kitakits sa susunod na taon! //nina Sophia Dormiendo at Wynelle Llaguno

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Red Hot + Riot Fela Kuti Tribute Reissue

Red Hot's Red Hot + Riot tribute to Fela Kuti marks its 20th anniversary in 2022 and it has a reissue to mark the occasion. Today is World AIDs Day and the recording is now available for the first time on streaming services and has been remastered with two hours of new music. There is an unreleased version of "Sorrow, Tears & Blood" by Bilal, an extended version of Sade's "By Your Side" by Stuart Matthewman, an acoustic version of "Trouble Sleep" featuring Baaba Maal and kora player Kaouding Cissoko and more. 

Fela Kuti is the father of Afrobeat and he died of AIDs-related causes in 1997. Red, Hot is a non-profit that started releasing compilations to fight AIDS through pop culture in 1990. Questlove suggested that Red, Hot cover Sly Stone's There's A Riot Goin' On but they were not able to clear the copyrights. Red, Hot was able to get the rights and master recordings of Fela's music. Questlove had a jam session at Electric Ladyland with D'Angelo and Fela's son Femi Kuti and they performed "Water Get No Enemy." Femi's band Positive Force, Niles Rogers, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and Macy Gray were some of the other artists who were part of the album. You can buy it and the merchandise on the Red Hot Bandcamp page. 

                                     Red Hot + Riot Reissue 

Fela Mentality (Intro) – Mixmaster Mike + Mario Caldato, Jr.

Kalakuta Show – Mixmaster Mike, Gift of Gab and Lateef (of Blackalicious)

Interlude: Live at Kalakuta – Posuma, Remedies, Taiwo, Segun, Tosin, Andres Levin

Shuffering and Shmiling – Dead Prez, Jorge Ben Jor, Talib Kweli, Jorge Ben, Bilal + Positive Force

Interlude: Gimme Shit – Mixmaster Mike + Mario Caldato, Jr.

Water No Get Enemy –D’Angelo, Femi Kuti, Macy Gray + Questlove featuring Roy Hargrove, Nile Rodgers, The Soutronics + Positive Force

Gentleman – Meshell Ndegeocello + Yerba Buena featuring Ron Blake

Tears + Sorrow – Common, Meshell Ndegeocello + Djelimady Tounkara

Shakara / Lady (Part One) – Cheikh Lô

Shakara / Lady (Part Two) – Cheikh Lô, Les Nubians, and Manu Dibango

Don't Worry About My Mouth O – Monoaural (Kassin + Berna Ceppas)

Zombie (Part One) – Bugz in the Attic featuring Wunmi

Zombie (Part Two) – Bugz in the Attic featuring Nile Rodgers + Roy Hargrove + Money Mark

No Agreement – Tony Allen, Res, Ray Lema, Baaba Maal, Positive Black Soul + Archie Shepp

So Be It – Kelis

Interlude: This Is an Ashanti Proverb – Monoaural (Kassin + Berna Ceppas)

By Your Side – Sade (Cottonbelly Fola Remix - Edit)

Colonial Mentality – Yerba Buena + Lenine

Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am – Baaba Maal + Taj Mahal featuring Kaouding Cissoko + Antibalas

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As with Gaspar Yangas in Mexico, so in Colombia with Benkos Bioho:

He was the founding father of Palenque de San Basilio. While the community got away with flouting the decrees of the King of Spain, the man who led them and was even treated as a king was not. His execution, like that of Gaspar Yanga, cast a long cloud over the reality of what became Colombia, and is still a flash point between Colombians to this day.

And yet, in the end, the community he built was more than one man and endures to this day. There are those with far greater panoplies of state-building than he who cannot boast nearly of so much, and whose causes were much less wholesome than securing freedom for an oppressed people.

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Ni shangwe za mtoko, mapato na maendeleo ya soka 

Tamasha la Simba limepita mwaka huu, ambapo lilifanyika Septemba 19 kutokana na kuchelewa  kumalizika Ligi Kuu Tanzania. Tamasha hilo lilitanguliwa na lile la Yanga maarufu kama Wiki  ya Mwananchi. Kwa upande wao Azam FC hawakufanya tamasha lao la Azam Festival kutokana  na kubanwa na ratiba ya mashindano ya kimataifa, hivyo wakaenda zao Zambia kujiandaa kwa  msimu mpya.  Katika historia ya soka…

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Binny Yanga (1958-2015) was a member of the National Planning Commission of India and an Indian social worker. She founded the Oju Welfare Association (OWA), dedicated to eliminating social issues like child marriage and forced marriage in India. In 2012 she was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award, by the Indian Government.

After her studies she became a teacher, during which time she set up a shelter home for destitute girls and an adult education centre. In 1989 she became one of the first female police officers in her region, but she resigned after a year to become a full time social worker.