The Power of Pause

Last night's Lakers-Suns game was entertaining, a throwback to late-80's/early 90's run-n-gun NBA.  For all there was to watch, it's what LA Lakers coach Phil Jackson didn't do that warranted admiration.  When a Phoenix jumpshot capped a run putting the Suns up 44-34, the camera immediately panned in on Jackson, anticipating reaction.  The "Zen Master's" face remained in place - calm, stoic, leaning forward into steady eyes. He called a time out, presumably so the players could join him in collecting themselves.

Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars Interview

For a Fader-maniac whose early bylines came from niche outlets like Nu-Soul Magazine and Underground Soul, things don't get much better than writing for National Geographic.  I read the Fader music blog religiously, but don't have enough time to lurk the hipster underground for the next best thing in alternative what's-its-face.  Nat Geo Music is a worldy, timely, diverse, and classic alternative that I assume will mean something to me from now until my golden years.  This time around I had a short chat with Reuben Koroma of the Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars.  As always, I learned a little something about music and the world at large.  Check out the interview at NatGeo World Music.