SIBERIA'S OTYKEN

By Adam Kluger

ell us about Otyken, the ecstatic sound is reminiscent of Bjork meets the Tom Tom Club Otyken band`s songs tell us about the fabulous places and the warmhearted people that live in Siberia and sing wonderful songs about the vast expanses of Taiga. In the spirit of Otyken`s songs you can hear the melodies of the Wild Siberia and feel the power Taiga and the people who live there.The real life is today and now. In Otyken`s songs modern rhythms are mixed with the traditional melodies as well as the totem dances are plunging you in an original performance.Tambourine beats accompanied with overtone singing take our audience far away through the immense spaces of Chulym Taiga. What do you do when you aren't making music?

TAll the Otyken`s members do honey hunting, gather herbs and make traditional aboriginal tea. This is the unique world music with the powerful spirit of Taiga, the aroma of Siberian herbs and the taste of wild honey. Chulyms live in the wild land, create energetic world music and gather wild honey in the north woods. What are your songs about? The Otyken`s songs tell us about Chulyms history, their traditional crafts and their wild honey called Holahas. These people live in Taiga in the mouth of the Chulym river. Chulyms put their positive energy and soul shine in each of their products. There are words of wisdom in their hearts. Think positively and it will attract good things into your life. Drink our tea, eat our honey, listen to our music and be healthy and happy!

Interview with JAYDA OF THE JAYDA SHOW

By Adam Kluger

e understand your new show will feature New York City. What do you see that hasn’t been shown before?W

What is unique about The Jayda Show is that it is New York through the lens and perspective of the host, me, a twentysomething, foodie, content creator and former-model, who is bringing forth her own understanding of this beast of a city. It will be an absolute rollercoaster of exploration, fascinating dialogue and self-discovery.

Where are you from?

I’m from Southern California, specifically Oak Park in the LA suburbs.

Tell us about your family.

My biological father, Jetrin (Jay), is a pop star in Thailand and my mom, Gina, was the runner up of Miss Thailand in ‘92. Without a doubt that has affected the way I navigate through life. My immediate family, however, was just my mom and I - a dynamic single mother and only child daughter duo. My Mom is one of the strongest, most independent people I know.

If someone came to New York for 24 hours, what would you tell them to do?

I am a newbie. BUT I’d plan the day as follows:

• Land & take a yellow cab into the city • Bagels (your choice of toppings and schmear, I don’t judge) from Brooklyn Bagel • Citibike on the Westside Highway • Walk around Central Park

• Stop by Dante for happy hour - highly rec the blanco negroni or espresso martini • Dinner at American Bar - peanut chicken salad, miso cod, DIY ice cream sundae, need I say more? • Head over to Domino Park in Brooklyn to get an amazing view of the city skyline • Go dancing at Gospel or Acme! • Finish the night with a slice of zah from Bleecker Street Pizza

What are some New York foodie spots that you recommend?

Honestly, I feel like I’ve barely made a dent! My favorite brekkie or brunch spots are Ruby’s or Grey Dog Cafe. Favorite spots to caffeinate are Sogno Toscano, Maman or Daily Provisions. Dinner spots are abundant. Anything from stylized pizza like Pizza Loves Emily, French-Indonesian fusion like Wayan or famous Italian like Via Carota. I love a good wine bar too – Stafili is nice and cozy and Temperance Wine Bar is fun and lively. Best cake is from Little Cupcake Bakeshop, hands down.

If you could describe yourself in three words what would they be?

Curious, empathetic, authentic

What are you hoping to get out of this show?

Ah, the million dollar question. I truly just want there to be a show in which people can experience the world and learn about interesting, innovative and unique individuals through the eyes of someone who is authentically themselves with no hidden agendas. It’s that simple.