Vibrant Things Are In Store With MIMI's BIG Summer 2009 Issue

The MIMI team has been working hard to finalize our BIG summer issue and bring you an issue that reflects the vibrant spirit of the summer. Despite some hiccups, we hope to have our new issue out in July. Here's a sneak peak at the cover of the magazine, which was shot by the internationally acclaimed photographer Paul Sika. Like Paul Sika, our covergirl Murielle Nanie is from Cote D'Ivoire. Look out for an announcement about the publication of MIMI's summer 2009 issue on Twitter, where you can follow MIMI by visiting www.twitter.com/MIMIMagazine

Zap Mama's ReCreation

Zap Mama, multicultural musical entity led by Afropean vocalist and songwriter Marie Daulne, is sending everyone on vacation, and the first and only item on the itinerary is ReCreation, released worldwide on May 26. The album offers everything the title suggests–a time to make a break, to renew, and to play. “That moment when you are relaxing and enjoying yourself,” says Daulne, “is the perfect moment to create a new person within yourself–to heal yourself and let go of all the negative aspects of your life. In those times when you relax, you recreate yourself.”

Zap Mama’s previous album, Supermoon (2007), was crafted with an undercurrent of sadness at the death of a close friend shortly before recording began, but ReCreation represents a new day–a happier one that bears a closer resemblance to the original brilliance of Zap Mama, and reflects the optimism of a new political and social climate around the world. “Sadness is a part of life,” Daulne acknowledges, “but this new record is about the joy that comes with being reborn. Even if you can’t go on a holiday, you can listen to this album and feel renewed. This is how I want people to feel.”

Hit the play button. Make a change. Re-experience the positive vibrations at the heart and root of Zap Mama’s original vision. Enjoy some ReCreation, Zap Mama's latest album.

(Photo Credits: ReCreation Album Photo By Jurgen Rogiers)

Nature Reinvented By Vlisco

With the new fabric collection ‘Eclat de Nature’ by Vlisco, nature speaks to you in a language all its own. The collection features a unique interpretation of an unknown world, one that goes beyond nature, where bold colors and an eclectic colour palette of intense reds and a combination of blues and bright yellows dominate.

Natural elements are transformed into geometric floral designs while at the same time the organic flow is captured, creating an interplay with nature in its freest form. ‘Eclat de Nature’ is a manifestation of extremes - theatrical shapes and intense colours are combined to reinvent nature, a fantasy world where thoughts wander freely. This collection can also be enjoyed as part of the ‘Eclat de Nature’ fashion and accessories collection available in Vlisco Boutiques starting this summer. Get more details at www.vlisco.com

New Music From Sade Is In The Works!

We have waited almost a decade for new material from Sade, and according to Billboard Magazine, our wait is almost over. Billboard Magazine is reporting in an exclusive story that Sade is in the studio working on new material with her band, and it is possible she will release an album this year! A source at Sony Records told Billboard that "[Sade] is in the studio and the album will come when it is ready, . . . you don't wait for years for one and then rush it." Fellow Sony labelmate, Maxwell indicated via his private Facebook page that he'd heard some of Sades new recordings. "Trust me, it's so monolithic it'll shake you in your shoes!" he wrote. For more about Sade's new album, visit www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/exclusive-new-sade-on-the-way-2009-release-1003978338.story

Kirette Couture New York Fashion Show

As promised, here are the details about Kirette Couture's New York Fashion Show for MIMI readers residing in the area ...
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