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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...drummer, a keyboardist and a two-man horn section, the band is invariably compared to groups like Chemical Brothers and Massive Attack. Still, the easiest explanation for the persistence of the electronica label is the lack of a regular vocalist. After all, how many rock bands can you name that don't have a singer? In keeping with this idea of unconventionality, the band somehow managed to play a sterling, albeit too-short, set and escape the stage without uttering a single word. This disrespect for the traditional protocol of the rock band concert goes a long way towards explaining...

Author: By Josiah J. Madigan, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Love and Death in Vegas | 12/3/1999 | See Source »

...even attempt encompassing all of Rosetta's qualities would be a fallacy, since it is film of depth, weight and humanity. As such, it is not difficult to understand Cannes' award of the coveted Palme d'Or. Many who peruse these pages will, for lack of name recognition, pass over Rosetta, but for those whose interest is even slightly piqued, the film certainly merits attention. It will make you feel cold, it will make you feel empty, but it will make you feel...

Author: By James Crawford, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Rosetta's Chilling Portrait | 12/3/1999 | See Source »

...audience. They emerge from a cocoon of joyful noise as characters and personalities--the joker, the bully, the runt--whose only means of expression is the fervent beat of a drum. Each member was as good an actor and dancer as percussionist. As a result, it is difficult to name the "star" of the show. The physically intimidating Shaka Opare bullies the meeker--but hilarious--Taro Alexander, while tough John Sawicki challenges Opare in a series of beat-battle-royales. The intense competition between the performers is guaranteed to whip the crowd into a happy enthusiasm. "Stomp" was specifically desgined...

Author: By Brian R. Walsh, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Stompin' at the Wilbur | 12/3/1999 | See Source »

...director-general of the World Trade Organization shares a name with a muckraking American filmmaker who loves nothing more than to expose corporate doings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Weekly News Quiz No. 4 | 12/3/1999 | See Source »

...When George W. Bush was unable to name the leaders of India, Pakistan and Chechnya during a recent radio appearance, he challenged his questioner to name Mexico's foreign minister. Who is Mexico's foreign minister...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Weekly News Quiz No. 4 | 12/3/1999 | See Source »

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