Read this is not a show of support.
If anything, the overall tone should be perceived as begrudging acceptance.
The image in question is dated and overused; opinions be damned. By no means does the author oppose staying calm. If nothing else, dear reader, carry on doing. But continual, hacky exhibition of a crown above serif types - the most British of fonts - must stop. Panic and sprint! Worry and jog! This is not the sign you are looking for. Plus, "It's always time for a Duff" anyway.
Plenty more signs gives much better advice
With roots dating back to the Second World War, 'Keeping On' is as anachronistic a source of British self-esteem as the royal family, shepherd's pie, and over-valuation of pound sterling. If nothing else, to 'Keep on' is a testament, a symbol, of capitalist flexibility. Maybe even more so than guerrilla style Italian photographs.
Derivation is a 21st century lifestyle. Appropriately, then, "Rapicada So Pa Baxu" - a collaborative, seven minute funaná mix - does not use original artwork. Look no further than a year ago when Akwaaba and the mighty DJ Marfox released the exemplary and appropriately titled, "Keep Calm and Listen to Tarraxinha."
None of which is meant to take away from the efforts of Dj Wilson & Dj Mika. What can be found below is a four song sampler with fade-in/fade-out transitions. A single subject matter is explored: traditional Cabo Verdean music. Alongside plenty of accordion, one song of the electronic variety can be heard. Regardless, the music so fast that no less than six syllables are required to describe its speed. That word? Indefatigable.
The verdict: quite a pleasant experience
- John Noggle
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