Lowrider Soul La’s

‘These were tough dudes – and notoriously romantic’: why lowrider soul, LA’s music and car subculture, still thrives

Lowriding cars are synonymous with rap, but their Chicano drivers prefer sweet soul music. The scene’s movers and musicians explain how they went from being police targets to esteemed cultural ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

A lowrider artist's journey "out of the darkness"

Rob Vanderslice, famous for his paint jobs in the world of lowriders, showed correspondent Bill Whitaker a 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood that illustrates his life story.

Teri Garr Found the Soul in Memorable Ditsy Blondes

In “Tootsie,” “After Hours” and other films, she played truly unhinged characters while also layering in sadness or drama.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Sara Sharif was innocent soul, murder accused said

Jurors at the Old Bailey are shown a series of messages between Sara's stepmother and her sisters.

Lowriders of New Mexico I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Lowriders, with their vintage American automobiles, are turning the hobby’s bad-boy reputation on its head. This Sunday, Bill Whitaker travels to New Mexico, a hub of lowrider culture.

Lowriders bounce back to claim their place in American culture

Lowrider automobiles, known for their vibrant colors and hydraulic gymnastics, have been seen by many as connected to gang culture. But that perception is finally changing.

Lowriders shine after perceptions of them improve

For years, lowriders were thought to be tied to gangs and drugs. They're now being seen more as positive cultural symbols and moving art exhibits as perceptions around them have improved.

After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of Mosul

IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cultural centre is being reborn. As the sun sets ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Brahms for the soul on the night the US election results came in | Rachel Cooke

A stirring performance by Víkingur Ólafsson of a piano concerto written amid a period of great sorrow. I think we could relate. On Wednesday evening, I went to the Royal Festival Hall on London’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Lou Donaldson, Soulful Master of the Alto Saxophone, Dies at 98

A player of impeccable technique and a mainstay of the Blue Note label, he recorded constantly as both a leader and a sideman beginning in 1952.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Get Dark Souls Board Game For Only $51 And Roleplaying Sourcebook For $30

Dark Souls: The Board Game - Painted World of Ariamis is on sale for only $51 at Amazon . This is one of the best prices we've ever seen for one of the game's core sets. It retails for $120 ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 11

Democrats aren’t the only ones who need a soul-searching

Democrats need to engage in soul-searching to understand why they lost touch with the working class, but the American people also need to do some soul-searching about what's wrong with us, as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

‘Who benefits from this?’ Soul-searching after the Amsterdam violence

Jewish and Muslim communities speak of heightened fears as questions linger about events around football match. Carrying white signs scrawled with messages urging unity, they took turns laying ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Want to understand the nation’s true heart and soul? Take a drive across America

John R. Curtis, the newly elected U.S. senator from Utah, reflects on his cross-country road trip and the importance of listening to the American people in order to understand their concerns and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

The Bilbaos review – soulful study of a tough guy boxer dealing with emotional baggage

Pedro Speroni’s documentary follows Iván Bilbao’s return from prison to a family full of troubles and tenderness. Fresh out of prison after a five-year stint in maximum security, Iván Bilbao comes ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

The Hypebeasts Take Las Vegas

ComplexCon, held this year in Nevada and “curated” by Travis Scott, is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. And the kids just love it.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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