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Archive for December 14th, 2007

Midnight Tonight Is Final Deadline for SXSW Web Awards Submissions

Are you creating the best and most innovative online experiences? Is your website reshaping the look and feel of the Web? Then don’t miss your premier opportunity to showcase your latest online work and win big in the 11th Annual SXSW Interactive Web Awards // Presented by Adobe. Focusing on sites launched in the past year, this international competition uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building and implementing tomorrow’s online trends. Read the rules and information on this year’s competition, then submit your work before midnight (CST) tonight!

Although finalists are announced in late January, winners in each of the Web Awards categories (ranging from “Amusement” to “Film” to “Music” to “Technical Achievement”) will be revealed at the SXSW Web Awards Ceremony scheduled Sunday evening, March 9 at the Hilton Austin Downtown. This highly-entertaining evening includes the Web Awards Pre-Party along with plenty of talented industry peers – as well as hilarious commentary by this year’s emcee, Eugene Mirman.

Eugene Mirman

Be a part of this special evening by entering your most recent online work and registering for a SXSW Interactive, Gold or Platinum badge today.

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Posted: December 14th, 2007 under Interactive News.
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Spain’s Mala Rodriguez to Perform at SXSW ’08!

Mala Rodriguez at SXSW 2008 One of the most exciting new voices to emerge in hip-hop is not from New York, Los Angeles or Houston, she’s from Spain and is currently taking the world by storm. SXSW is proud to announce her inclusion in this year’s festival.

Mala Rodriguez has been a stalwart on the Spanish hip-hop scene for some time now. Her early work from the late 90’s was known for it’s grimy, true school hip-hop feel, but her latest release Malamarismo (Universal Spain) is an experimental journey through a wealth of sounds, many of which are rooted in flamenco, but go off in every direction she can take it.

Her music has appeared in such blockbuster films as Sex y Lucia and Y Tu Mama Tambien, and her three solo releases are widely regarded as some of the most groundbreaking rap albums to be released outside the United States. Her lyrics often deal with the ills of society and issues she faces as a woman. She’s a hard-hitting, conscious rapper with a very playful edge and will surely be one of the many international acts to make a huge state side splash at SXSW 2008.