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Short stories, Hot Topics and relevant information on Music and the Arts! The official Blog page for Bodederek.com seeking to educate, entertain and inform. We invite aspiring writers to showcase their talent here. Read short stories for free here! A Stab at Humour! The priest asks, "Is that you, little Joey Pagano?" "Yes, Father, it is."  "And who was the girl you were with?"  "I can't tell you, Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation."  "Well, Joey, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later so you may as well tell me now. Was it Tina Minetti?" "I cannot say."  "Was it Teresa Mazzarelli?"  "I'll never tell."  "Was it Nina Capelli?"  "I'm sorry, but I cannot name her."  "Was it Cathy Piriano?"  "My lips are sealed." "Was it Rosa DiAngelo, then?"  "Please, Fath...

Short stories, Hot Topics and relevant information on Music and the Arts! The official page for Bodederek.com seeking to educate, entertain and inform. We invite aspiring writers to showcase their talent here. Read short stories for free here! Don't Prioritise One Victim Over Another! The outrage over terrorists attacking Charlie Hebdo journalists and other innocent people in France and other countries seemed to have overshadowed the terrorist attacks in Nigeria, West Africa. Nigeria is a multi ethnic and diverse society. A dynamic country that has got a lot of potential.  Although there are issues to overcome, there isn't a doubt in my mind that Nigerians will eventually overcome them. What that country doesn't need right now is the Boko Haram outrages that's creating grave insecurities for it's citizens.  I like to focus on the positive things that make people feel good. Stuff that distracts from the negative, the absurd and the tedious. But waging...

On Friday 19th September 2014: At... Union Chapel, Islington, London. Bombino is Omara Moctar, a native Tuareg born in Niger Republic. Watch the intro to this YouTube clip of their February 2014 concert  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHn7n2ciOJY . It will tell you more about Bombino and his Tuareg roots. Bombino's new album Nomad was recorded with 2013's Grammy Award winner and producer of the year Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys). BBC World Service commented the work as, "utterly, utterly fantastic." Rolling Stone magazine critiqued the album and called it "the most exciting blues album of the year, a perfect match of sound and soul that introduces a new guitar hero."  Bombino on stage The audience at Union Chapel, Islington London were treated to an electrifying show, uncompromising rebel music and some bluesy desert jams. Jally Kebba Susso Also performing on the same bill, was Gambia's Kora master Jally Kebba...

Short stories, Hot Topics and relevant information on Music and the Arts! The official Blog page for Bodederek.com seeking to educate, entertain and inform. We invite aspiring writers to showcase their talent here. Read short stories for free here! Only Joking: My wife and I were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, 'Do you want to have Sex?' 'No,' she answered. I then said, 'Is that your final answer?' ... She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying, 'Yes..' So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend." And that's when the fight started... ________________________________ I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my order first. "I'll have the rump steak, rare, please." He said, "Aren't you worried about the mad cow?" "Nah, she can order for herself." And that...

Silent Cry The London African Music Festival 2014 kicked off on September 19th and concluded on the 28th September 2014. The Festival was promoted by Joyful Noise.  On Tuesday, 23rd September, Lorraine Lionheart gave us a great show at The Green Note Club in Camden, North London.  And if I may say so, What a show? I don't want to get too lyrical. Some may see it as a conflict of interest! These photos tell a part of the story that night.   A section of the audience   African rhythm and soul   It's a fun evening even for the very young   Singing from the heart   Lights, Camera, Action  Solomon Finally, I want to thank the promoters, the venue and members of the audience. It was a blast! We may have many more shows to present in the future and I hope YOU ,   my good friends will take time out of your busy schedule to come hang out with us. I'll be posting photos from the...

Short stories, Hot Topics and relevant information on Music and the Arts! The official Blog page for Bodederek.com seeking to educate, entertain and inform. We invite aspiring writers to showcase their talent here. Read short stories for free here! (First published on 23/06/2012 at a different time and space!) Subject:  The Brick Read this today and  don't delete it     even       if you are too busy!! You'll see..     THE  BRICK     A young and successful  executive was traveling down a neighbourhood street,  going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar.. He was  watching for kids darting out from between parked  cars and slowed down   when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.     The angry driver ...

Short stories, Hot Topics and relevant information on Music and the Arts! The official Blog page for Bodederek.com seeking to educate, entertain and inform. We invite aspiring writers to showcase their talent here. Read short stories for free here! Can You See Me? Took on a life of it's own! Those who have been following this blog page for a while probably know that the short stories told by me, are written and published as a first draft. The story "Can You See Me?" just decided to take on a life of it's own. I want to conclude it at chapter eleven, so I've decided to leave a lot out and conclude it for now. Maybe one day, I will have the time and inclination to publish it as a commercial project. Or, a book publisher will commission me to write it properly. Destiny will decide what happens.  The next chapter will not really be the end of the story, just the start.  As you write off the cuff, it's easy to go off track (if you're no...