Hip Hop is probably now the most pervasive popular music in the world, but it’s still at its freshest on the streets of New York, where it was born. These fresh young talents give us a take on Hip Hop’s new directions and ever changing possibilities for expression.

Jim’s known for writing about bible-thumping rural Florida, but it wasn’t until he headed north that his music started to reflect the place he grew up. His ticket out of town was a call from his sister, who had lined up a job for him as a fashion model!

Jim White has mastered a genre of his own making, we like to call it “voodoo honky-tonk.” Note that when Jim says “ole”—that’s southern talk for “old.’ And when Jim sings “sho’ is cool”—that’s how some folks in the American south say “sure is cool.”

A nameless guitar discovered in a Florida pawn shop is asking important questions with surprisingly unimportant answers. A man ready to try to save a woman who only wants to see him falling. A Jim White interview is much like a one of his songs: you can read a story between the lines.

Let’s talk about lobster !

Everybody has a sea story to tell, especially those who grew up by the ocean. We’re in Maine, on the Atlantic Coast of the United States. Let’s enjoy the view, explore the caves, and even bother some starfish!

Lamb meatballs! Lamb meatballs! Here at Yabla we love food as much as Anthony Rico, a chef with street cred, loves his lamb meatballs!

Los Angeles is a city where everybody shines. Let’s visit a small area of town where you’ll find the most exclusive clothing stores and the pimpest ostrich shoes you could ever dream of! (We’ll forgive the erroneous reference to the 2006 NBA Champion Lakers. Shaq went to Miami, remember guys?)

Belltown has bounced back from its gritty days of yore to become one of the hip places to be in Seattle. Come see all the cool spots, like the legendary Crocodile Cafe, an institution for the local rock scene. We’re always happy to be in a place that make its inhabitants so proud!

Melrose is well known for the chic chicks cliché, but walking around these surprisingly friendly streets we found out that the spiritual way leads to less tips and that you can find almost everything that you want in Melrose except a famous skeleton. And how can you say no to “mother nature and lots of love”?

January 20th of 2009 was an important day in American history. The words “change” and “hope” were heard that afternoon in Washington, D.C., as Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. Don’t miss a word of his speech!

We take you to the front row of this historical speech. Let’s listen to Barack Obama’s words of wisdom as he becomes the 44th President of the United States of America.

In this historical speech, Barack Obama speaks of the greatness of the multiculturalism of the United States of America, and how it is a tool that will help us overcome all difficulties.

George Evageliou of Urban Homecraft shows us a dresser he made that’s inspired by traditional Shaker furniture designs.

Latin Quarter: The election of Ronald Reagan to President of the USA and subsequent swing to the political right horrified many people. “Bed-Time for Bonzo”: One of Reagan’s last movies in which his co-star, a chimpanzee named Bonzo, was the better actor.