Chinese Prison Hoop Off
These inmates in China are having a hula-hoop competition at a prison in Luoyang, Henan Province. (Thanks Jeffrey)
Sharna Rose teaches us how to do the "Vertical Underleg Twist Toss Pass." What's that exactly? You'll have to see for yourself. She lives in Maidstone, England.
Our two tracks for the week start off with Cosmic Cowboys and their new release "One Last Whisper." We're especially loving the Hiro Remix which is why we've added it to the Hoop Sounds iPod below. Check it out and other mixes and download yours on iTunes by clicking:
Next we cool things down with a track for some dreamier hooping. The track is called "Ruby" from the new release from Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté of Mali. We think you're going to like it. Give it a listen on the iPod and get your copy on iTunes by clicking:
Comments
Now that is cool! He looks so happy ... and that makes me happy. I wonder about the story behind this picture. I mean, China is not known for letting prisoners "play". In fact, hula hooping used to be against the law in China. I'd be so interested to know more about this.
Posted by: Caroleeena | April 7, 2008 5:37 PM