1. Argentina Buenos Aires has been a place which has always captivated me, with its Spanish colonial roots and love of dance and music. It was inevitable i was going to end up there at some point. The opportunity came when I filmed the british entertainment show Total Wipeout. Known for comedically making celebs (not that i feel i am one) look a bit stupid whilst jumping on big red balls. That aside i had an amazing time and loved every minute of it. Shame it all ended prematurely because of a dislocated shoulder. This picture though was taken in the lovely district of San Telmo, the oldest district in Buenos Aires. With its cobbled streets antique shops and Tango squares it illustrates some of the city’s true charm. As i walked through snapping shots of the scenery i spotted a stall selling many bits of tourist tack. But immediately saw the violinist playing in the backdrop of this wall hanging. I wanted to portray movement through a picture without there being any ‘real’ movement in the fore ground. On reflection it really shows Argentina’s traditions of music and dance, most notably here the ‘Tango’. I hope this makes you want to go and explore the streets of Buenos Aires, if all else fails you can go grab yourself a steak and a glass of red wine. Photographer © Andy Akinwolere 2012 

    Argentina



    Buenos Aires has been a place which has always captivated me, with its Spanish colonial roots and love of dance and music. It was inevitable i was going to end up there at some point. The opportunity came when I filmed the british entertainment show Total Wipeout. Known for comedically making celebs (not that i feel i am one) look a bit stupid whilst jumping on big red balls. That aside i had an amazing time and loved every minute of it. Shame it all ended prematurely because of a dislocated shoulder.

    This picture though was taken in the lovely district of San Telmo, the oldest district in Buenos Aires. With its cobbled streets antique shops and Tango squares it illustrates some of the city’s true charm. As i walked through snapping shots of the scenery i spotted a stall selling many bits of tourist tack. But immediately saw the violinist playing in the backdrop of this wall hanging. I wanted to portray movement through a picture without there being any ‘real’ movement in the fore ground. On reflection it really shows Argentina’s traditions of music and dance, most notably here the ‘Tango’. I hope this makes you want to go and explore the streets of Buenos Aires, if all else fails you can go grab yourself a steak and a glass of red wine.

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    © Andy Akinwolere 2012 

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  2. History…. swagistani: President Obama seated in the bus where Rosa Parks initiated her quest for civil rights.

    History….

    swagistani:

    President Obama seated in the bus where Rosa Parks initiated her quest for civil rights.

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  3. Ford Mustang: I was driving through Santa Monica beach and stumbled across this beauty wow…live the dream, the ultimate in coolness and beach chic. Andy Akinwolere ©2012

    Ford Mustang:


    I was driving through Santa Monica beach and stumbled across this beauty wow…live the dream, the ultimate in coolness and beach chic.

    Andy Akinwolere ©2012

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  4. Kick Push: Venice Beach Venice Beach, is just blissful in the Sunshine. There’s something quite hypnotic about watching skaters navigating themselves through the pool. Some dope shots and scenes. These kids are actually quite cool. A cliche of the Californian lifestyle, but a cliche that i love very much. I might have just bought myself a skateboard…

    Kick Push: Venice Beach



    Venice Beach, is just blissful in the Sunshine. There’s something quite hypnotic about watching skaters navigating themselves through the pool. Some dope shots and scenes. These kids are actually quite cool. A cliche of the Californian lifestyle, but a cliche that i love very much. I might have just bought myself a skateboard…

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  5. Bedford Swag : Bedford Avenue NYC I fell in love with this gentrified and rather charming and Fashionable side to NEw York. Williamsburg Brooklyn is simply brilliant. This place has hit its boom now and is ridiculously expensive, but you cant deny its excitement and fashion forward look.  Naturally I warm to the cultural hubs in any city, and this part of town is almost a direct representation of Shoreditch and parts of East London. Its perfect for sipping on a Soya Latte (At this point i think of how pretentious im becoming) and people watching. Its a fashion street photographers dream. I simply like the energy this area exudes,  and will go back any time i visit the big apple. Andy Akinwolere ©2012

    Bedford Swag : Bedford Avenue NYC

    I fell in love with this gentrified and rather charming and Fashionable side to NEw York. Williamsburg Brooklyn is simply brilliant. This place has hit its boom now and is ridiculously expensive, but you cant deny its excitement and fashion forward look. 

    Naturally I warm to the cultural hubs in any city, and this part of town is almost a direct representation of Shoreditch and parts of East London. Its perfect for sipping on a Soya Latte (At this point i think of how pretentious im becoming) and people watching. Its a fashion street photographers dream.

    I simply like the energy this area exudes,  and will go back any time i visit the big apple.


    Andy Akinwolere ©2012

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  6. Land of the Free  For a city that never sleeps, New York weirdly has many people calling its streets home. I thought from a a country which proclaims its self as ‘the land of the free’, very few people are actually free. Freedom in the States comes from having money in your pocket, sadly there are thousands without such privileges.  I love New York, but there are so many homeless people asleep on its streets and subways. Andy Akinwolere ©2012

    Land of the Free 



    For a city that never sleeps, New York weirdly has many people calling its streets home. I thought from a a country which proclaims its self as ‘the land of the free’, very few people are actually free. Freedom in the States comes from having money in your pocket, sadly there are thousands without such privileges. 

    I love New York, but there are so many homeless people asleep on its streets and subways.

    Andy Akinwolere ©2012

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  7. You need a purpose to express yourself.

    AI WEIWEI

    From the book: Ai weiwei speaks to Hans Ulrich Orbist
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    Cinematic Orchestra: All That You Give



    We are going back into the early millennium, delving into sounds of New Electronic Jazz with the Cinematic Orchestra. Signed to the monumental 90’s independent label Ninja Tune (http://ninjatune.net/) this song brings back so many memories of my late teens and early 20’s.

    Classically like many jazz compositions, with this track the listener is taken on a journey. In this case a blissful walk through an enchanting forest, guided by the masterful siren that is Fontella Bass (known best for her song Rescue Me) . Cinematic Orchestra have made a series of fantastic albums, like most groups/bands/quartets etc they have evolved their sound through time…..

    This is one of those songs that i’ve played over and over again, each time discovering something new.

    Enjoy :-)

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    BETH GIBBONS & RUSTIN MAN: Romance

    As a homage to the musical journey that was Gilles Petersons World Wide Radio 1 Show, the first tune im selecting is this. 

    Beth Gibbons of Portishead made a solo albums both with Rustin man ( Paul Douglas Webb) .  This track is taken from Out of Season, A folky and melancholic. The song itself was played out as a session from Maidavale and can also be found on Gilles Presents BBC sessions.  I remember i was uni at the time revising, then this song came on and i froze. The spine tingling and haunting violins and chello teamed with Beth’s voice, stop time. It lets you relish in its lyrics and provokes thought.

    So here it is Beth Gibbons and Rustin man: Romance

    Enjoy….

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