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Mojo
Mojo may refer to: *Mojo (African-American culture), a magical charm bag used in voodoo Arts, entertainment and media Film and television * MOJO HD, an American television network * ''Mojo'' (play), by Jez Butterworth, made into a 1997 film * ''Mojo'' (2017 film) *Mojo Jojo, the main villain in ''The Powerpuff Girls'' Games * ''Mojo'' (board game) * ''Mojo!'' (video game), 2003 *Mojo (microconsole), an Android video game console by Mad Catz * Mojo Rules System (RPG), created by ''Polymancer'' magazine *Mojo, a character in ''Chrono Cross'' Literature *Mojo (comics), a Marvel Comics villain * ''Mojo'' (magazine), a British music magazine * ''Mother Jones'' (magazine), colloquially referred to as "MoJo" *'' Mojo: Conjure Stories'', an anthology edited by Nalo Hopkinson Music Artists *The Mojos, a 1960s merseybeat group *The Mojo Men, a 1960s San Francisco group Companies *Mojo Records, a 1990s California record label *Mojo Records (UK), a record label *Mojo (UK record label), f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo (African-American Culture)
Mojo , in the African-American spiritual practice called Hoodoo, is an amulet consisting of a flannel bag containing one or more magical items. It is a " prayer in a bag", or a spell that can be carried with or on the host's body. Alternative American names for the mojo bag include gris-gris bag,Bradley, Jude; Coen, Cheré Dastugue (2010). ''Magic's in the Bag: Creating Spellbinding Gris Gris and Sachets''. Woodbury, Minnesota: Llewellyn. hand, mojo hand, conjure hand, lucky hand, conjure bag, trick bag, tricken bag, root bag, toby and jomo. The making of mojo bags in Hoodoo is a system of African-American occult magic. The creation of mojo bags is an esoteric system that involves sometimes housing spirits inside of bags for either protection, healing, or harm and to consult with spirits. Other times mojo bags are created to manifest results in a person's life such as good-luck, money or love. History and ideology Central and West Africans all practiced the spiritual art o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Powerpuff Girls
''The Powerpuff Girls'' is an American superhero animated television series created by animator Craig McCracken and produced by Hanna-Barbera (later Cartoon Network Studios) for Cartoon Network and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television. The show centers on Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers. The girls all live in the fictional city of Townsville with their father and creator, a scientist named Professor Utonium, and are frequently called upon by the city's mayor to help fight nearby criminals and other enemies using their powers. While attending his second year at CalArts in 1992, series creator Craig McCracken created a short film, ''Whoopass Stew!'', about a trio of child superheroes called the ''Whoopass Girls'', which was only shown at festivals. Following a name change to ''Powerpuff Girls'', McCracken submitted his student film to Cartoon Network, who aired the series' refined pilot in its animation showcase progr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo (Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Album)
''Mojo'' is the twelfth studio album by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released on June 15, 2010 on CD and June 29 on Blu-ray. It was Petty's first album with the Heartbreakers in eight years. ''Mojo'' debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, selling 125,000 copies in its first week of release. The album was also the band's first full album with bassist Ron Blair since 1981's ''Hard Promises'', as he played on only two tracks on the previous Heartbreakers album, ''The Last DJ''. Recording In November 2009, Petty told ''Rolling Stone'' David Fricke that it was his intention to record the album live in the studio without overdubs. He said of the album's tone, "It's blues-based. Some of the tunes are longer, more jammy kind of music. A couple of tracks really sound like the Allman Brothers – not the songs but the atmosphere of the band." Promotion and release The band began streaming the album song "Good Enough" on their website February 24, 2010, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo (microconsole)
MOJO, stylized as M.O.J.O., is an Android (operating system), Android-based video game microconsole manufactured by Mad Catz. The system runs unmodified Android (operating system), Android and connects directly to the Google Play online store. As such, it can play any game designed or previously purchased for Android instead of those specifically designed for the console. The console was released on December 10, 2013, in the United States and United Kingdom. Development The console was announced as "Project Mojo" in a Mad Catz's June 6, 2013, investor release. The company revealed the system and its new name, MOJO, at E3 2013. Mad Catz CEO Darren Richardson described the console as the "keystone product" in their GameSmart initiative, a series of mobile gaming accessories for smartphones that can work with a variety of devices and platforms with Bluetooth. The announcement stressed hardware performance and an open platform. Mad Catz said that the console would be released i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo (2017 Film)
''Mōjo'' is a 2017 Indian Kannada drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been ... film written and directed by Sreesha Belakvaadi. Plot Protagonist Mohan (acted by Manu) experiences rushes of his Subconscious Power, in particular the ability to see future (Precognitive power of Sixth Sense). Mohan works through different psychiatrists to understand his mental explosions and ends up meeting his college mate Maya (acted by Anoosha). While Maya has a contradicting story to tell, Mohan believes his experiences are real. What follows from there forms the plot and subplot of MOJO; Mohan's sixth sense entraps him into a crisis ― a bizarre maze of Murder, Crime, Suspect, Love and Enigma. Whether the murder happened at all, whether Mohan's Sixth Sense is real (or imaginat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo! (video Game)
''Mojo!'' is a 2003 puzzle video game released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The player controls a marble through a series of traps in order to break all of the colored blocks in a level. It is somewhat similar to ''Super Monkey Ball'', ''Marble Blast Gold'', and ''Marble Madness'', yet is much different and provides a much larger set of puzzles and obstacles to solve. Players receive a bonus if they beat a level in a certain amount of time. There are 100 levels included in the game, and a few multiplayer modes. There is also a stage editor where players can create all new levels. The PlayStation 2 version was issued on CD while the Xbox version was issued on DVD. Reception ''Mojo!'' received mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 63/100 for the PlayStation 2 version based on 7 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". On GameRankings GameRankings was a video gaming review aggregator that was founded in 1999 and owned by CBS Interactive. It i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo Club
The Mojo Club is a music club and live venue in Hamburg, Germany located on the city’s famous Reeperbahn. Founded in 1989, it is considered to be a pioneer in the field of modern breakbeat-oriented sounds such as acid jazz and had a major impact on ''dancefloor jazz.'' Located in a former bowling alley at No 1 Reeperbahn, the old venue had to make way for a landmark new high rise development and closed its doors in 2003. Following a 10-year hiatus, The Mojo Club re-opened on 2 February 2013 in the same location, underneath the " Dancing Towers", designed by Hamburg-based architect Hadi Teherani, it entrance set into the forecourt of No 1 Reeperbahn, . History Founders Oliver Korthals und Leif Nüske started organising Mojo Club parties in Hamburg in 1989. In 1991, the club found its permantent home in an abandoned bowling alley at the top of Hamburg's famous Reeperbahn, No 1. Both the location, as well as the iconic logo, a black "M" surrounded by white prongs, quickl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo (Ash Grunwald Album)
''Mojo'' is the ninth studio album by Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald. The album is Grunwald's first with new label Bloodlines Music, with whom he signed in 2019. The album was released on 30 August 2019 and peaked at number 40 on the ARIA Charts The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici .... Mojo was recorded in Los Angeles and in Australia and was produced by Brian Brinkerhoff, Carla Olson and Ash. Upon release, Grunwald said "At this point, ''Mojo'' represents a journey through my own valley of darkness, and out the other side into the fresh sunlit glory of optimism and positivity. This may sound like a cliché, but when you've lived it it feels very different." adding "''Mojo'' is a five year documentation of the twists and turns of a turbulent time in my life. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mojos
The Mojos were a British beat group from the 1960s, best known for their hit UK single, " Everything's Alright", with two other singles charting low in the UK Singles Chart in 1964. Biography The band formed under the name the Nomads as a duo in 1962 and originally consisted of bassist Keith Karlson (born Keith Alcock) and Jon "Bob" Conrad. After that the band was joined in September 1962 by lead singer, pianist Stu James (born Stuart Slater), rhythm guitarist, vocalist Adrian Lord (born Adrian Wilkinson). The band continued without a lead guitarist when Wood left. At the suggestion of Beatle George Harrison, pianist Terry O'Toole was added to the lineup in August 1963; Harrison having heard him play at a jazz club. The band also changed their name in August 1963 to the Mojos and Lord changed from rhythm guitarist to lead guitarist. This lineup recorded "My Whole Life Through", which was featured on the Oriole Records ''This is Merseybeat'' compilation album, and the debut s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother Jones (magazine)
''Mother Jones'' (abbreviated ''MoJo'') is an American progressive magazine that focuses on news, commentary, and investigative journalism on topics including politics, environment, human rights, health and culture. Clara Jeffery serves as editor-in-chief of the magazine. Monika Bauerlein has been the CEO since 2015. ''Mother Jones'' is published by the Foundation for National Progress. The magazine was named after Mary Harris Jones, known as Mother Jones, an Irish-American trade union activist, socialist advocate, and ardent opponent of child labor. History For the first five years after its inception in 1976, ''Mother Jones'' operated with an editorial board, and members of the board took turns serving as managing editor for one-year terms. People who served on the editorial team during those years included Adam Hochschild, Paul Jacobs, Richard Parker, Deborah Johnson, Jeffrey Bruce Klein, Mark Dowie, Amanda Spake, Zina Klapper, and Deirdre English. According to Hochschil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mojo Records (UK)
Mojo Records is a British record label that was formed in 1971 as a subsidiary of Polydor Records. The label provided UK releases for some of the best contemporary US soul and R&B recordings. The label issued many soul singles from American artists including Tami Lynn, The Fascinations, Timmy Thomas, Doris Troy, Donnie Elbert, James Carr and Jamo Thomas. See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, b ... References Sources * * This page lists Mojo's releases with reproductions of the disk labels. External linksMojo {{Authority control Record labels established in 1971 British record labels Soul music record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mojo Men
The Mojo Men was an American rock band based in San Francisco. Formed in 1965, the group underwent several name and personnel changes until their 1969 breakup. Their highest-charting ''Billboard'' Hot 100 single was a cover of Buffalo Springfield's "Sit Down, I Think I Love You", which peaked at number 36 in 1967. History Singer/bassist Jim Alaimo (), guitarist Paul Curcio, drummer Dennis DeCarr (Potokar), and keyboardist Don Metchick were bandmates in Florida who moved to San Francisco in 1964 to form a new band. There they met Sylvester Stewart, later known as Sly Stone, then a record producer at Autumn Records for acts such as The Beau Brummels and The Vejtables. Stewart and the band recorded a few songs under the name Sly and the Mojo Men but Stewart, unsatisfied with the results, chose not to release them. He continued working with the band as a songwriter and producer on "Dance with Me" (1965), the Mojo Men's first song to enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, and " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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