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Qatar Tribune
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatari runner Abderrahman Samba finishes second in 400m hurdles at Paris Diamond League
PARIS: Qatari runner Abderrahman Samba finished second in the 400m hurdles race held at the Paris Diamond League. Samba finished the race in 47.09 seconds, placing second behind American Benjamin, who finished first with a time of 46.93 seconds, while his compatriot Bassett finished third with a time of 48.14 seconds. The Qatari runner performed well, recording his best time in all competitions this year.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Back to Basics - the sounds of Brazil with Leandro Vasques
Photo: RNZ Auckland's impressive multi-ethnic make-up has the potential to virtually fill up every day of a week with some global-flavoured offering, indulgence or food for thought one way or the other. And, there's arguably a music event every night somewhere in the city featuring world class talent virtually from anywhere in the world. In this series as part of the weekly podcast Here Now, Kadambari Raghukumar chats with some of those musicians about what sort of musical staple they grew up with in their home countries, and how they've brought some of that with them, to New Zealand's music scene. Photo: RNZ The sound of Brazil is unmistakable. Even to the untrained ear it's an instant invitation into to the world of Rio de Janeiro, Bahia Salvador, carnival and caipirinha - but that's the good stuff. Some of these sounds come from places of struggle and solidarity after an era of slavery. In this episode, Leandro Vasques talks about some of this historical context to different genres in Brazil, and what he grew up listening to as a staple. Leandro is a capoeira instructor and a musician in Auckland where he's also known for his Sunday 'rodas' - Samba sessions with musicians around a table, where the bar's packed to the rafters while Brazilians sing lyric-to-lyric of each song, in almost an anthemic fashion. But there's a wealth of depth and width beyond Samba and Bossa Nova when it comes to music from Brazil. Choro, as Leandro says, predates samba. Choro - or chorinho (which as a noun actually means a lament) is an instrumental genre from 19th century Rio; a blend of European sounds like polka and rhythms from Africa. Photo: RNZ / Kadambari Gladding While musicians around the world have been influenced by Brazilian music like choro or bossa nova, many forms of rhythms and dances that came out of poorer communities in post-abolition Brazil faced suppression and stigma, including Samba, the most globally known of them all. As slavery was abolished in 1888 the concept of "blanqueamento," or whitening, became a central aspect of Brazilian national policy to gradually increase the proportion of white Brazilians through immigration from Europe, interracial marriage and promoting European cultural values. All the while Afro-origin cultural practices including things like capoeira and samba felt the burn of persecution and stigmatization. Leandro grew up in Rio and was surrounded by all genres, including Rio Funk, or Baile Funk born in the favelas of the city. With its suggestive dance moves and heavy bass, it faced it share of pushback in recent years. Nonetheless, from baile funk to samba to forro, they are here to stay and have firmly made their mark even as far as Auckland. While the carnival is one of Brazil's biggest drawcards and the culture of it, one of it's biggest exports, but living in Auckland Leandro feels the void of not having access to that infectious carnival fervour here in New Zealand. But this means he's also faced with opportunities to be an ambassador for that vibe, through his gigs and events with the Brazilian community. He's at a point now where he wants to take it beyond the choir so to speak and get more Kiwis curious about the sound of Brazil here on these shores.
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Closer Look at the Inter Miami x adidas Gazelle
Name:adidas Gazelle 'Inter Miami'Colorway:Semi Blue Burst/White Tint-Bliss PinkSKU:JR4178MSRP:$110 USDRelease Date:Available nowWhere to Buy:adidas adidashas just unveiled its thirdInter Miamikitcollection, bringing a bold refresh to the club's signature sky blue and pink color palette. The latest drop includes both apparel and footwear, with the iconicadidas Sambaas their standout piece. The updated Samba features a bold blue burst suede upper that delivers texture and visual depth. With classic white Three Stripes along the sides for a clean contrast, and pink emborided 'Gazelle' on the side for subtle and retro design cues. What truly sets this pair apart is the vivid pink outsole — an unexpected yet playful pop that rounds out the look with a statement finish. Perfect for both on-pitch flair and off-duty style, the new Inter Miami Samba balances sport and street with ease. The full collection, including the redesigned Samba and apparel pieces, is available now.
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
This adidas Samba Celebrates FC Bayern With Signature Colors
Name:adidas Samba 'FC Bayern'Colorway:Red/Cloud White/RedSKU:20206JQ4039-8MSRP:$110 USDRelease Date:Jun 13, 2025Where to Buy:adidas adidashas recently dropped theSambaFC Bayern, a fresh take on the beloved and iconic Samba silhouette. Known for its classic leather upper, suede T-toe overlay, and timeless low-top design, the Samba remains a versatile staple — originally built for indoor football, now reimagined for everyday wear. This special edition stands out with the integration of FC Bayern's signature colors. Unlike the previous drop, which featured black and red overlays, this new iteration boasts bold red and white accents for a striking upgrade. Gold 'Samba' lettering adds a premium touch, while the phrase 'Mia san Mia' is engraved on the left side — a powerful club chant that embodies Bayern's identity, philosophy, and winning spirit.
The Journal
5 days ago
- Health
- The Journal
Debunked: A study into music's effect on cells doesn't show Beethoven's 5th can 'fight cancer'
A SPURIOUS CLAIM that music can be used to fight cancer has repeatedly gone viral online over the course of more than a decade. There have been real studies on the effects of sound and music on cancer. However, the viral posts vastly overstate the findings, including adding fictional details unsupported by studies. 'Music might do more than move our souls—it could help fight cancer,' one 8 June Facebook post read. 'Scientists found that Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 destroyed 20% of cancer cells in lab tests, while leaving healthy cells untouched. 'Another piece, Ligeti's 'Atmosphères,' showed similar effects, hinting that certain compositions might carry healing powers science is just starting to explore. 'Dr. Márcia Alves Marques Capella and her team in Rio de Janeiro are expanding their research, testing rhythms like Samba and Funk to find nature's own soundtrack for healing.' This post has been viewed more than a thousand times. Dr. Márcia Alves Marques Capella is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and has researched the effects of music on cancer cell samples. However, she has explicitly stated that her research did not provide the 20% figure, nor did it indicate music could fight cancer in people, nor has her research shown that music leaves 'healthy cells untouched'. The story likely originated in a 2011 interview with Capella in the Brazilian newspaper O Globo. That story about Capella's research into music's effects on cancer is more accurate than later social media posts, noting that the cancer cells were lab-grown on Petri dishes, not in humans or lab animals. The article makes no mention of healthy cells remaining intact. However, it does contain the claim about one fifth of the cancer cells dying. It also mentions plans to test the effect of samba and funk on cancer cells — tests that never went ahead and that the researcher interviewed by O Globo says had never been planned. The scientific papers based on the work of Capella and other researchers were published in 2013 and 2016 , and are available online. Advertisement The series of experiments described in the 2013 paper involved exposing samples of a human breast cancer cell line to the first movement of one of three compositions: Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, KV. 448; Beethoven's 5th Symphony; and Ligeti's Atmosphères. Additional control samples were exposed only to silence — some in an incubator chamber with plugged in speakers playing nothing, and others without any speaker. After multiple repetitions of the experiment, the researchers concluded that some compositions disrupted the cells' cycles and markers for DNA degradation were recorded, 'suggesting an increase in cell death'. The Mozart composition and the control groups did not show these results. The second experiment looked at a second breast cancer cell line, and more definitively demonstrated that certain compositions induced cell death. Other types of cells tested, including two leukaemia cell lines, were unaffected. The researchers were unsure of how the music caused cell death in the affected cell lines, though hypothesised the sound may have caused a specific mechanical vibration. The paper ends by noting they planned longer observations 'to understand the properties observed by music intervention to people with disease.' Neither paper gives a 20% figure for cell death. And the only mention of any intact healthy cells was MDCK, a line of dog kidney cells which were tested but showed no change. Neither study suggested the results showed music should be used a method to treat cancer in actual patients, and in an email to Snopes , Capella said that the experiments she performed on cell lines in petri dishes 'could not be extended to human beings'. She also noted that their methods did not allow them to quantify cell death, and as such the 20% figure spread online was not based on real research. The effect of sounds or music on cells, including cancer cells, is a real subject of scientific study. And the research carried out by Capella has shown compelling results. However, claims that music can fight cancer are not supported by scientific evidence and can be potentially dangerous if they dissuade patients from taking conventional therapies. Such exaggerated claims are often shared in alternative medicine circles to show that 'frequencies' or 'vibrations' can be used as medicine, or that cures for cancer are known, but ignored or suppressed. Want to be your own fact-checker? 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