Soul and Salsa Magazine

Singer On The Rise "Imaj"

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:10:00 -2200

Imaj is a rare jewel, very few artists can sing R&B, Pop, Country, Opera whether it is in English or 4 other languages she knows with such passion. Imaj is touring the world performing her Country Album "Blush" and gave us a glimpse of the heart behind the artist in this must read interview.

Soul and Salsa: You have such a mesmerizing voice, when did you realize you wanted to sing?

Imaj: Thank you so much! I grew up in the industry. I was surrounded by the arts so I've always wanted to sing.

Soul and Salsa: After hearing you sing R&B, Pop whether in English or Spanish or the 4 other languages you know; what made you start your first endeavor with Country Music?

Imaj: As a writer, I was naturally drawn to the stories of Country music. It's maintained the art of story telling throughout its life. Also, my mother grew up listening to singers like Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton so I think my love for Country music filtered in that way.

Isabel Wilkerson

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:20:00 -2200

Isabel Wilkersonâs âThe World Dr.King Inherited and Changedâ

The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture will present the Seventh Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium on January 16, 2012, 7PM-8:45PM, in the Winspear Opera House in Dallasâ AT&T Performing Arts Center. The theme for this yearâs program is âThe World Dr. King Inherited & Changed.â Keynote speaker will be Isabel Wilkerson, the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for her work as Chicago Bureau Chief at The New York Times. ALON USA and Baylor Health Care System are presenting sponsors.

Kanye West Dominates Grammys

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:40:00 -2200

âKanye West Dominates Grammysâ
By Gustavus Betts

It appears that the powers that be sponsoring 54th Annual Grammy Awards has forgiven Kanye West for his less than graceful interruption of Taylor Swiftâs acceptance speech a couple of years ago:ironic, because Swift was snubbed by the Grammy committee in all the major categories this year.

Ozakii London unveils a Dazzling Collection

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:50:00 -2200

OZAKII LONDON UNVEILS HOMAGE TO SCREEN ICON FOR 2012.
For the first time Ozakii London has focused primarily on presenting dazzling collections of petite evening clutches and flirtatious footwear - Pieces that are to be forever cherished.

How to Create a Couture Jewel

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:10:00 -2200

How To Create A Couture Jewel
By: Ashley Dennis, Fashion Writer

Creating couture jewelry isnât exactly your typical 9-to-5 day job. But then again, Alejandra Hines isnât your typical jewelry designer.

Fashion is in the air as Couture Week is gearing to feature some of the most elegant fashion from around the world

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:10:00 -2200

by: Ashley Dennis

Lights, camera, fashion as Couture Fashion Week kicks off on Friday, September 10- Sunday, September 12, 2010 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria on New York City's Park Avenue.

Genesis of a Dynasty. Tre Dolla

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:30:00 -2200

Tre Dolla wants to create a dynasty - a musical dynasty - and he has a plan to make that happen, with the support of the Internet and fans worldwide. His interest in music began at an early age. By the age of eight, he was rapping along to songs on the radio for fun. When he reached the age of 12, Tre Dolla was secretly making mixedtapes with his mother's radio while she was at work.

Extreme Soccer hits America

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:10:00 -2200

By: Gustavus Betts
Iso Soccer, the brainchild of Solomon and Michele Ofori Anash, is a fast paced, extreme, mentally challenging new take on the traditional game of soccer. Like soccer, a ball is kicked around, but that is where the similarities end.

Fort Worth based actor Al "Train" Dias lands role on Fox network's the Good Guys

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 -2200

Al "Train" Dias is a man who has learned that life is often a balancing act. The actor and entrepreneur is currently costarring in the Fox network's new action comedy drama The Good Guys. about what happens when an old school cop is partnered with a modern day detective.

The series follows the adventures of former hotshot Dallas detective Dan Stark (Bradley Whitford) who portrays a washed up has been who constantly rehashes his long past glory days. Stark's new partner Jack Baily (Colin Hanks) is an ambitious no nonsense by the book detective, with a gift for making enemies. Dias costars as Big Lou. Dias recently sat down with Soul and Salsa's Kim Harris for an interview to discuss the new FOX series, among other things.

Meet Amanda Dimova of Dimovi Designs

Mon, 31 May 2010 04:00:00 -2200

By: Gustavus Betts

Amanda Dimova has been making shoes for most of her life - after getting her start in a family business making children shoes. Later on, Dimova graduated to crafting leather jewelry - but always possessed a passion for
designing shoes, as well as handbags. Dimovi Designs (www.dimovi.us) creates handcrafted leatherwares made from 100% American and European leather, manufactured in the USA.