by Cynthia Kahn | Nov 5, 2013 | Musicians
I met rap artist Shoyu through a mutual friend. After I listened to his music, I asked him to be a featured artist. Shoyu has a very unique sound. His recordings are not traditional rap music. I hear Asian, ska and other types of musical influences behind the lyrics....
by Cynthia Kahn | Oct 28, 2013 | Authors, Broadcasters
I met acclaimed author Jeff Lane through another Amused Now Featured Artist, filmmaker Aaron Thomas. Jeff and Aaron are working on a film project based on Jeff’s best-selling book This Paper World, the story of how 18-year-old Jim Hunt confronts his destiny. When I...
by Cynthia Kahn | Oct 24, 2013 | Actors, Filmmakers
Jim Piddock is executive producer, writer and star of HBO’s hit comedy series “Family Tree.” The first season is available on DVD and digital starting October 29. To celebrate, Jim agreed to a written interview with Amused Now about his stage work, films...
by Cynthia Kahn | Oct 21, 2013 | Musicians
Pamela Steebler reached out to get some exposure for her Kickstarter campaign, so I watched her videos and listened to her music. I fell in love with her sound, her smile and her positive energy, so I scheduled our interview in time to help reach her Kickstarter goal...
by Cynthia Kahn | Oct 16, 2013 | Authors
The first poem I wrote was for my mom for Mother’s Day. That was in the third grade. I would always write little personal notes in birthday cards for family and friends. I think this was the foundation of my becoming a poet. My mom always told me “boy, you need to do...
