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Banana (other)
Banana is the common name for flowering plants of the genus ''Musa'' and for the fruit they produce. Banana or bananas may also refer to: In nature * ''Ensete ventricosum'' (Ethiopian banana, false banana, enset), an important foodcrop in Ethiopia * ''Nymphoides aquatica'' (banana plant), an aquatic species known for its unusual root structure * ''Strelitzia nicolai'' (wild banana), a banana-like plant with an erect woody stem Places * Banana, Cape Verde, a settlement on Santiago Island * Banana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, a small seaport in Kongo Central Province * Banana, Florida, an unincorporated community * Banana, Kiribati, a settlement on Kiritimati Island * Banana Island, Lagos, an artificial island in Nigeria * Banana Islands, Sierra Leone * Banana Lake, Florida * Banana River, Florida * Shire of Banana, a local government area in Queensland, Australia ** Banana, Queensland, Australia, a small town in the Shire of Banana * Green Banana Hole, a blue hole near Flor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banana
A banana is an elongated, edible fruit – botanically a berry – produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus ''Musa''. In some countries, bananas used for cooking may be called "plantains", distinguishing them from dessert bananas. The fruit is variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind, which may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe. The fruits grow upward in clusters near the top of the plant. Almost all modern edible seedless ( parthenocarp) bananas come from two wild species – ''Musa acuminata'' and ''Musa balbisiana''. The scientific names of most cultivated bananas are ''Musa acuminata'', ''Musa balbisiana'', and ''Musa'' × ''paradisiaca'' for the hybrid ''Musa acuminata'' × ''M. balbisiana'', depending on their genomic constitution. The old scientific name for this hybrid, ''Musa sapientum'', is no longer used. ''Musa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Despicable Me (franchise)
''Despicable Me'' is a computer-animated media franchise centering on Gru, a reformed super-villain (who later becomes a father, husband, and secret agent), and his yellow-colored Minions. It is produced by Illumination and distributed by its parent company Universal Pictures. The franchise began with the 2010 film of the same name, which was followed by two sequels, ''Despicable Me 2'' (2013) and ''Despicable Me 3'' (2017), with a future sequel, ''Despicable Me 4,'' expected in 2024; and by two spin-off prequels, '' Minions'' (2015) and '' Minions: The Rise of Gru'' (2022). The franchise also includes many short films, a television special, several video games, and a theme park attraction. It is the highest-grossing animated film franchise and the 15th highest-grossing film franchise of all time, having grossed over $4.4 billion globally. Feature films Main series ''Despicable Me'' (2010) Felonious Gru, a super-villain, adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)
"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" is a traditional Jamaican folk song. The song has mento influences, but it is commonly classified as an example of the better known calypso music. It is a call and response work song, from the point of view of dock workers working the night shift loading bananas onto ships. The lyrics describe how daylight has come, their shift is over, and they want their work to be counted up so that they can go home. The best-known version was released by Jamaican singer Harry Belafonte in 1956 (originally titled "Banana Boat (Day-O)") and later became one of his signature songs. That same year the Tarriers released an alternative version that incorporated the chorus of another Jamaican call and response folk song, "Hill and Gully Rider". Both versions became simultaneously popular the following year, placing 5th and 6th on the 20 February, 1957, US Top 40 Singles chart. The Tarriers version was covered multiple times in 1956 and 1957, including by the Fonta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Banana
"Sweet Banana" is a Rhodesian song and military march. It was created in 1942 and was used as the regimental march of the Rhodesian African Rifles (RAR). It later gained subsequent popularity with the Rhodesian civilian population. History Though it is not known who created "Sweet Banana", it is known it was created around 1942 during the Second World War. It reportedly came about after Rhodesian African Rifles soldiers were escorting Italian prisoners of war off a boat in Durban, Natal Province, Union of South Africa. Due to the large amount of bananas being sold there, the soldiers stopped to buy some and composed a march about it. Upon the end of the war, the RAR were located in Egypt and when they were told their Commanding Officer was returning via the Suez Canal, the soldiers lined the banks to salute him and sang him in to "Sweet Banana". At the 1946 Victory Parade in London, the RAR represented Southern Rhodesia and the band played "Sweet Banana" as they approached the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inherit (album)
''Inherit'' is the third studio album by the American band Free Kitten, released on May 20, 2008. It was their first album in over ten years, the last being 1997's ''Sentimental Education''. Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis appears on two songs on this album, "Surf's Up", and "Bananas". Track listing #"Erected Girl" – 6:45 #"Surf's Up" – 3:39 #"Seasick" – 3:24 #"Free Kitten on the Mountain" – 7:51 #"Roughshod" – 1:28 #"Help Me" – 1:45 #"The Poet" – 3:41 #"Billboard" – 2:37 #"Bananas" – 2:49 #"Monster Eye" – 11:32 #"Sway" – 3:51 Personnel *Free Kitten **Kim Gordon – vocals, guitar **Julie Cafritz – vocals, guitar **Yoshimi P-We – drums, guitar on "Sway" *J Mascis Joseph Donald Mascis Jr. ( ; born December 10, 1965), better known as J Mascis, is an American musician who is the singer, guitarist and main songwriter for the alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr. He has also released several albums as a solo arti ... – additional guitar on "Surf's Up", drums on "B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)
"Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)" is the first single from Queen Latifah's fourth studio album, ''Order in the Court'' (1998). The song features the New Jersey rapper Apache, a member of Latifah's Flavor Unit. The song samples the Fugees "Fu-Gee-La". The song was recorded at Soundtrack Studios and Chung King Studios in New York City. Music videos There are two music videos for the song. In one version, the whole of "Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)" is featured in the video. Latifah and actor Tommy Davidson are playing a video game called "Bananas". Latifah loses the game. This version of the music video has officially been posted on YouTube by Universal Music Group. In the second version of the music video, only part of the song is featured in the video. After part of verse one, Latifah is shown losing the video game and she subsequently tells her male friend that she will get him in "Paper". Latifah's song "Paper Paper is a thin sheet material produced by mechanically or che ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banana (Conkarah Song)
"Banana" is a song by the Jamaican reggae artist Conkarah featuring the Jamaican international artist Shaggy. The song released in 2019 by S-Curve Records samples largely and is an adaptation of a famous song by Harry Belafonte called "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" released in 1956. The Belafonte original is a work song, from the point of view of dock workers working the night shift loading bananas onto ships. The lyrics describe how daylight has come, their shift is over, and they want their work to be counted up so that they can go home. Dj FLe – Sick Wit it Crew Minisiren Remix Conkarah's song trended after the popularity of the "banana drop challenge" in the spring of 2020, where TikTok users utilized a particular version of "Banana" which was remixed and produced by DJ FLe of Sick Wit it Crew. The challenge is as follows: As one is dancing, his or her glasses or more prominently sunglasses are propped on top of the dancer's head. After a few frenetic dance and hand moves, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banana (Anitta Song)
"Banana" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta featuring American singer Becky G. It was released through Warner Music Brasil on April 5, 2019, as the third single from Anitta's album '' Kisses'' (2019). It is Anitta and Gomez's second collaboration, following their feats on the remix of "Mala Mía" with Maluma released in 2018. Music video The music video was released alongside the song on April 5. It was directed by Lula Carvalho. Live performances Anitta and Becky G performed "Banana" together for the first time at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards The 26th ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards ceremony, presented by ''Billboard'' magazine, honored the best performing Latin recordings of 2018 and took place on April 25, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. ''Billboard'' presented ... on April 25, 2019. Accolades Charts Certifications References {{authority control 2019 songs 2019 singles Anitta (singer) songs Becky G songs Warner Records si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Velvet Underground & Nico
''The Velvet Underground & Nico'' is the debut album by the American rock band the Velvet Underground and German singer Nico, released in March 1967 through Verve Records. It was recorded in 1966 while the band were featured on Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable tour. The album features Experimental music, experimental performance sensibilities and controversial lyrical topics, including drug abuse, prostitution, sadomasochism and sexual deviancy. ''The Velvet Underground & Nico'' initially sold poorly, but later became regarded as one of the most influential albums in Rock music, rock and pop music. Described as "the original art rock, art-rock record", it was a major influence on many subgenres of rock music and Alternative rock, alternative music, including Punk rock, punk, garage rock, garage, krautrock, post-punk, shoegaze, Goth rock, goth, and Indie rock, indie. In 1982, the English musician Brian Eno said that while the album only sold approximately 30,000 copies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bananas (album)
''Bananas'' is the 17th studio album by English rock band Deep Purple, released on 25 August 2003 via EMI Records and on 7 October 2003 via Sanctuary Records in the US. It is the first album to feature Don Airey on organ and keyboards, replacing founding member Jon Lord. Overview The album was recorded in Los Angeles during January and February 2003. It is also notable as being the first Ian Gillan-fronted Deep Purple album to make use of backing vocals other than Gillan's own (since the 1972 sessions for the song "Woman From Tokyo" in Germany which featured Jon Lord and Roger Glover singing backing vocals) with the song "Haunted" featuring Beth Hart. The album includes "Contact Lost", a short slow instrumental requiem for the Space Shuttle Columbia astronauts, written by guitarist Steve Morse when he heard the news of the crash. The photo in the album cover was taken by the band's manager Bruce Payne. ''Bananas'' charted well despite lack of media exposure, especially in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banana (band)
Banana ( sr-cyr, Банана) was a Yugoslav pop rock band formed in Belgrade in 1985. They were a prominent act of the Yugoslav rock scene in the late 1980s. Band history 1985-1988 Banana was formed in 1985. Initially the band went through numerous lineup changes, before a steady lineup was formed: Aleksandra Toković (daughter of the famous composer Dragan Toković, vocals), Dragan Lončar (guitar), Boban Šaranović (bass guitar), Srđan Cincar (keyboards) and Igor Borojević (drums). They released their debut album, ''Ponoćni pasaži'' (''Midnight Sections'') in 1986. The album was pop rock-oriented and featured guitarist Duda Bezuha, Bajaga i Instruktori keyboardist Saša Lokner and former Zamba vocalist and bass guitarist Bogdan Dragović as guest musicians. In the summer of 1987, the band toured Czechoslovakia, headlining a festival in Prague, and at the beginning of 1988, they released their second album, ''Banana''‚ produced by keyboardist Đorđe Petrović, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WWBN
WWBN (101.5 FM, "Banana 101.5") is a radio station broadcasting mainstream rock to Flint and The Thumb areas of Michigan. Syndicated shows on Banana include the morning comedy program ''The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show'', and music programs '' Loudwire Nights with Toni Gonzalez '' and '' Hard Drive with Lou Brutus''. It is also the home of the weekly coach's show of the Ontario Hockey League's Flint Firebirds. It is owned by Townsquare Media and is a member of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters MLive.com, February August 21, 2017 History The station began operations in 1987 as WGMZ-FM with an |
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