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Eclipse Series 6 - Carlos Saura's Flamenco Trilogy (Blood Wedding / Carmen / El Amor Brujo) (Criterion Collection)

One of Spanish cinema's great auteurs, Carlos Saura brought international audiences closer to the art of his country's dance than any other filmmaker, before or since. In his Flamenco Trilogy-Blood Wedding, Carmen, and El amor brujo-Saura merged his passion for music with his ongoing exploration of Spanish national identity. All starring and choreographed by legendary dancer Antonio Gades, the films feature thrilling physicality and electrifying cinematography and editing-colorful paeans to bodies in motion as well as to the cinema that so eloquently, and artfully, captured them.
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If you want a sweet taste of flamenco - this is a perfect set. Starting w/Blood Wedding - progressing to Carmen - and finishing w/El Amor Brujo. Fantastico!
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My love of flamenco music was born when I heard Carlos Montaya playing when I was about 25 years old. I am now 73 years old and when I hear flamenco it is through my heart not my ears, I watched this dvd Eclipse Series 6 Carlos Saura's Flamenco on my 107 " plasm tv, it was breathtaking, such brilliance and beauty, watching it over and over again it moves me every time.


People dance for different reasons: for competition, to keep fit, meet new people, or simply to have a little fun. It's even become a way of visiting new countries, as shown by the growing popularity of dance holidays in Cuba, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Egypt and many other countries. But, whether they like to admit it or not, most people would in some way agree with the definition of dancing as "a vertical expression of a horizontal desire."

Let's face it, out of the list that I started with, all except the first have probably got some link to feeling sexy or meeting people to feel sexy with, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Cuba. Salsa, Mambo, Rumba, and Cha Cha Cha are some of the islands most prominent styles of dance, and each one is intimate, flirtatious and an important part of traditional courtship rituals in Cuba. Salsa may be the most well known of the island's dances, but is it the sexiest?

History of Dance in Cuba

For any visitor on holiday in Cuba, dance is inescapable. It is part of the culture, rooted in its mixed Spanish and African heritage. Most forms of dance in Cuba have evolved from Rumba, also know as Son. This older style came to Cuba in the 19th century, and ranges from the slow and formal Rumba Yambu to the fast and overtly sexual Rumba Guaguanco.The more modern styles of Mambo, Salsa and Cha Cha Cha were all born in the aftermath of the Communist revolution in the 1950s. It was a revolution in Cuba's dance halls as well as its politics, with the excitement of change fuelling passionate and inventive new forms of dance. Due to their common roots, many of the styles have similarities, such as the distinctive Latin hip movement and close footwork. Salsa and Mambo are based on a "quick-quick-slow" rhythm, while the Cha Cha Cha has a quick three step in place of the slow step.

Learning the moves

Whether you are drawn to Mambo or Cha Cha Cha, Rumba or Salsa, a dance holiday in Cuba can provide the best introduction to your style of choice. The capital, Havana, features the best clubs for Salsa in Cuba, while the northern city of Matanzas was one of the birthplaces of Rumba. A dance holiday in Cuba certainly isn't the only way of learning your first Cuban dance moves, and it can certainly help to have a handle on the basics before splashing out on a trip abroad. But a taste of Latin American culture can be vital to really get into these dances, and a holiday in Cuba, Salsa oriented or otherwise, can only help you get into the swing of things.

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When it comes to judging which of the Cuban dance styles is the sexiest I have to admit to a certain bias; I fell in love with the Salsa dance on holiday in Cuba a long time ago. The island has shared its popular coffee, cigars and rum with the world, but when it comes to rating the finest export of Cuba, the Salsa dance should rank high on anyone's list. It's now evolved into many different styles and is practised by millions of amateurs and experts around the world, but the Salsa in Cuba remains the original and best.

Part of the appeal of the Cuban Salsa dance is its accessibility. Basic Salsa dancing is easy to learn, much more so than some of the other styles of dance in Cuba. Salsa is as tough a dance to master as any, but you can pick up the basic three step within a very short space of time; once you've got that, you're ready to go. You won't be winning competitions, but you'll be good enough to have fun and feel good on the dance floor.

Sexier than Son and more intimate than the Cha Cha Cha, it may not be the most beautiful or complicated dance in the world, but for me at least, Salsa in Cuba is still the sexiest dance of them all.

Emma Lelliott is the general manager of Captivating Cuba, an independent Cuba holiday specialist. With offices in Havana and the UK, Captivating Cuba can offer Cuban dance holidays holidays to Havana as well as expert advice on holidays to Varadero and Cayo Coco and lesser known resorts such as Jibacoa and Trinidad.

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Coldplay: Look at the Stars

Author and musician Phil O'Brien explores the ascension of one of the most popular and acclaimed new rock bands. She tells the story of their rocky rise, looks at the effect of fame on the band, especially on lead singer Chris Martin, and delves into the complex emotions of their music. It's all here — Martin's relationship with actress Gwyneth Paltrow, the endless gossip, the extraordinary commercial highs (their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head, was the number-one album in 12 countries within a week of release), and the emotional lows of life on the road. Coldplay describes all of the band's activities to date and contains over 40 black and white photos, offering a timely appraisal of its future — rock superstardom on a par with that of long-running internationally renowned bands such as Oasis and U2.

Customer Review: Coldplay rocks!
I borrowed this book from a friend and I'm buying my own copy after reading about what is the complex group of individuals known as Coldplay. I was very perturbed at the few mentions of how much Chris Martin was teased as a kid because people believed he was gay (so what if it was the case, which it isn't?) and how critics continue to put down the most original group that has graced music in about a decade. I'm also a bit tired of hearing the wisecracks about Martin's looks (I think the man is cute and very charming, along with the rest of Coldplay). The first Coldplay song I heard on the radio was "Clocks" (from "A Rush of Blood to the Head") and I, at first, thought it was a new U2 single (not realizing, until I read this book, that Coldplay idolizes U2). I was hooked from then on. I recently sat down and listened to the entire "X&Y" album again and appreciate their songwriting and vocal abilities more than ever. The group is a welcomed breath of fresh air in this day and age of corporate "music" (undertalented and overexposed starlets doubling as singers, rappers rapping over drum machines calling women every derogatory name in the book and videos being nothing more than glorified porno film shorts). Phil O'Brien exposed Coldplay for what they really are: A complex group of individuals who value their art and their talent is appreciated (screw the naysayers!).
Customer Review: I wish I could give it even more stars
I'm a little old for a Coldplay fan (53), but I "discovered" them when I watched them play at Live8 in July 2005. Chris Martin is far from "boring" as this book attests. He's interesting, smart, funny, complex, deep and - yes - a nice guy who can get in touch with his feelings and express them beautifully in his wonderful songs. I was already a fan of Chris' wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, and was glad to see that the book dealt with the relationship. It made me dislike the "STALKerazzi" even more. Vultures! The book really told me a lot that I was dying to know about the band, especially their charismatic frontman. I highly recommend it.




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Rebelde Barbie Doll Assortment Introducing three dolls from the characters of the popular Rebelde telenovela and hot pop-rock music group RBD: Roberta, Mia and Lupita! These chart-topping 'tween pop and soap-opera stars come dressed in their school-girl uniforms of red blazer, tie and tiered denim skirt, each with the exuberance of their own personal style.


Jennifer Lopez's latest dance hit was at number one this week on Billboards.com dance charts. The song, Do it Well, is part of her latest album, "Brave". "Brave" is Jennifer's 6th studio album in her music career, and her second release this year.

The song was written and produced by Ryan Teddler. David LaChepelle, who is renowned for his "out of the box" concepts and ideas, produced the music video. The video starts with Jennifer getting a SOS message from a little boy. Jennifer then pounds her way into a club, beats up a couple of random people and saves the boy. She manages to do all of this in a short trench coat and still has time for a few dance routines in between, which she does in a red dress and heels.

Although the song has been a big hit and has stayed on the Billboard.com charts for 6 weeks, the music video hasn't been as much of a success. In an interview, Jennifer tells of David's "magical work" by combining colour, art and an underground vibe into the video. She reports that David said, "People want to see her dance," so the video was created as a "high energy dance song."

Her previous album, released earlier this year, "Como Ama Un Mujer" has broken the record for the highest selling Spanish album. Since it's release in March, it has sold over 800,000 copies. The album has been nominated for the American Music Awards (AMA) in the category, Favourite Latin Artist.

This isn't her first time at the AMA. In 2003 she won the music award for Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist. But singing isn't the only thing that this multi-talented artist does. She still manages to fit in her acting career, song writing, clothing line and her fragrance: J-LO. According to Forbes, Jennifer Lopez is the richest Latin American in Hollywood.

This Latino Queen has taken Hollywood by storm since the beginning of her career in the 90s. She's managed to cover a variety of industries and combine them all into one. During her fame, she has been married several times, her latest husband being her long-time friend, Marc Anthony.

Currently they are on tour together, to promote her album. With two albums out in one year, awards piling up, a movie being planned and touring, it seems there is no stopping her. Who knows, she might be able to fit in a few more dance routines in a red dress and heels before the year is done.

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The Latin Real Book: C Edition

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Nueva York!

Children's favorite Dan Zanes follows his 2007 Grammy Award winning CD Catch That Train with a collaboration with Latino musician friends from New York. These family songs, all sung in Spanish, represent various styles including son jarocho, cumbia, aguinaldo, bailecito, nueva canción and merengue. Featured guests include: Lila Downs, Daphne Rubin-Vega, The Villa-Lobos brothers, Marc Ribot and Afro-Colombian roots ensemble La Cumbiamba Eneyé.
Customer Review: Fanaticos thinks it's fantastico!!
My son is a Dan Zanes groupie (he's been to six of his shows).He's been listening him since before his second birthday and has been looking foward to new music for quite some time. My son is half Cuban, so hearing DZ sing in Spanish is very significant for him. It's a welcome addition to our Dan Zanes and Friends collection. In short, this cd is like a big party for my three and a half year old, yet sophisticated and cool enough for his parents!!! ViVa Dan and Friends!!
Customer Review: More great music for EVERYONE (this time in Spanish)!
Dan Zanes and Friends latest release features all that you love about the band: wild, energetic collaborations and quieter songs with tremendous raw beauty. Esta vez, todas las canciones están en español! They've come a long way since "Malti." This collection of favorites from several Latin American countries is, as Dan says in his concerts, his pro-immigration CD. Thanks, Dan, for giving our kids a great time while provoking interest in Hispanic culture and vital social issues. Our faves: El Pescador, Son Borinqueno, Colas, Verde Luz, El Pijul,El Canario, Cuida El Agua, & Mi Luna. Yikes, that's a lot of favorites! If Pollito Chicken doesn't get you moving, see a doctor!


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China -it is a lot bigger than Australia- is the ideal place for any major sporting event. Beijing has successfully hosted many international sporting events, including the 2001 World University Games, the 1990 Asian Games and the 1990 FIVB World Championships..

South Korea will send 200-230 athletes to the Olympic Games in the People's Republic of China. South Korea has averaged four gold medals every 4 years since it obtained its independence in 1948. The South Korean Olympic team is one of the World's most successful, having won 215 Olympic medals...

The Chinese capital has world-class sporting stadiums. These venues were built for the Olympics. The opening and the closing ceremonies will take place in the Beijing National Stadium. The Beijing National Aquatics Centre will host the swimming competition (swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming). The cycling competition will be contested in the Laoshan Velodrome and the basketball games will be held at Wukesing Indoor Stadium...

The U.S. women's basketball team qualified for the Olympic Games in China. It has won the basketball Olympic tournament a record five times (1984, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004). In addition, Teresa Edwards has made the most appearances in the Olympic finals, playing for the United States in 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000.

Beijing -the Olympic capital- is home to five of UNESCO's thirty-five World Cultural Heritage Sites in the People's Republic of China.

Pakistani men's field hockey qualified for the Olympics. Pakistan dominated world hockey from 1960 to 1994. This Asian country won four world championships (1971, 1978, 1982, 1994) and three Olympic championships (1960, 1968, 1984).

The Chinese capital is the home of the Asian Training Centre of the FIE. Mr Xiao Tian ( vice minister of China's General Sports Administration) said, "It is a great honour for the Chinese Fencing Federation to have been selected to establish the Asian Training Centre of the International Fencing Federation in Beijing. This illustrates the FIE's confidence in and support of the Chinese Fencing Federation".

Australia expects to send about 450 athletes to the Olympics. These athletes will compete in 23 sports: archery, artistic gymnastics, basketball (both sexes), boxing, kayak, cycling, diving, equestrian, fencing, football (men), rhythmic gymnastics, field hockey (both sexes), judo, modern pentathlon, rowing, sailing, shooting, softball, swimming, synchronized swimming, taekwondo, water polo (both sexes) and wrestling. Australia's swimming team will be hoping to strike gold at Beijing 2008. Among medal hopes are Libby Trickett and Leisel Jones (sportswomen). Lisbeth "Libby" Constance Trickett won 5 gold medals ( 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x100 medley relay) at the 2007 FINA World Championships in Melbourne.

Like Italy (world champion), Brazil, Russia and the United States, China is one of the favorites to win the women's Olympic volleyball tournament. Zhou Suhong (one of the best spikers in the world) said, "To win the Olympic gold medal is a dream for every player, and to win in the Beijing 2008 Games is the utmost for the Chinese".

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The delegation from Afghanistan will include 2-6 athletes to the Olympic Games in Beijing. For the first time in its history, Afghanistan -among the world's five poorest countries- is considered to have a good chance to win an Olympic medal. Nesar Ahmad Baharee won the silver medal at the 2007 World Taekwondo Championship. Certainly all eyes will be on Nesar when he lines up on the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium. Under poor conditions, he is training very hard in the hope of winning an Olympic medal for Afghanistan. Nesar Ahmad Baharee is an example of courage and determination for the entire world...

Portugal (Espinho) will host a men's volleyball qualifying tournament. China (host country), Brazil (world champion), Russia, Bulgaria, Egypt (African champion), Serbia, USA and Venezuela have already qualified for the Olympics.

The Chinese capital -it is one of the oldest cities in the world- will host a series of concerts and cultural events during the Olympic Games. It will be the capital of culture in 2008.

Taismary Aguero Leyva Botteghi (indoor volleyball / world champion) will be competing in her third Olympics. In the 1990s and early 2000s, she competed for Cuba. In 2006 Taismary Aguero became an Italian citizen and later competed at the European Championships in Luxembourg.

Alejandro Guevara Onofre: He is a freelance writer. Alejandro is of Italian, African and Peruvian ancestry. He has published more than seventy-five research paper in English, and more than twenty in Spanish, concerning the world issues, olympic sports, countries, and tourism. His next essay is called "The Dictator and Alicia Alonso". He is an expert on foreign affairs. Alejandro is the first author who has published a world-book encyclopedia in Latin America.

He admires Frida Kahlo (Mexican painter), Jos Gamarra (former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, 1970- 1982), Hillary Clinton (ex-First Lady of the USA), and Jimmy Carter (former President of the USA). Alejandro said: "The person who I admire the most is Jos Gamarra. He devoted his professional and personal life to sport. Jos played an important role in the promotion of Olympism in Bolivia -it is one of the Third World's poorest countries- and Latin America. His biography is interesting". The sportspeople he most admire is Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman. "This African-American sportswoman is my idol. "

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Tis the season of cocktail parties and baked goods! Holiday weight gain may seem an inescapable tradition, however keeping yourself active will do wonders for avoiding seasonal pounds. Can't find time to squeeze in a little exercise during the holidays? Then check out these free diet tips that will keep you on Santa's 'Nice' List. You will be having so much fun that you won't even realize that you're enjoying some healthy exercise!

1. Go Christmas shopping... Often! Walking the city, or mall is great activity and plenty of fun. The more time spent on your feet, the more calories burned. Consider purchasing an inexpensive pedometer to calculate your mileage.

2. Stop circling the lot for the closest space... Park on the outside of the parking lot. You will likely actually save time by avoiding all that circling and will get a bit of sneak exercise walking into the shopping center.

3. Get outside... Take the family pet, or a few friends around the neighborhood to view the Christmas lights. Depending on your fitness level, walk 30 minutes to an hour for maximum health benefits.

4. Volunteer... Local shelters are in dire need of help, especially during the holiday season. Wrap parcels, deliver meals, or help with childcare. This activity is wonderful for your body and spirit!

5. Dance...

There's usual some sort of music at most holiday functions, so get on the dance floor! You will get a break from the constant socializing and burn off a few goodies while you're at it.

6. Throw a party... As host or hostess, you'll certainly get your share of activity throughout the night!

7. Help tend bar at a friends party. Offer to tend bar for an hour or so at a friends party, the host or hostess will be grateful and the shaking and stirring is a surprising workout!

8. Take advantage of winter sports. Ski, snowshoe, sled, or skate; unless you live in a nordic region, the infrequency of your participation in the afore mentioned activities keeps them fun and fresh.

9. Avoid the tree lots.. Venture into a designated "u-cut" area with permit in hand and cut your own tree. You'll enjoy the authenticity and selection in choosing your tree and the actual cutting of the tree is a great arm workout.

10. Make room for the tree... An hour spent rearranging furniture to fit your u-cut find will likely leave you sore for a day or two. Remember that burn translates to used muscles and calorie burn!

Holiday weight gain is easy to avoid, due to the ultra fast, busy pace of the season. Remembering to stay active and enjoy holiday specific activities for a body and spirit healthy season!

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