Land of the Lost

Will Ferrell's remake of the beloved Sid and Marty Krofft TV show lacks virtually everything that made the original series so memorable.

"...dubbed the Sleestak, and a furry little primate named Chaka pulled double duty as comic relief and narrative linchpin...."

June 5, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Riders Against the Storm Year

ATX hip-hop duo gets its science down

"...Riders Against the Storm – husband and wife team Chaka and Qi Dada. This week also brought news of..."

June 24, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Standing in the Shadows of Motown

"...Joan Osborne, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bootsy Collins, Ben Harper, and Chaka Khan. Delightful as they are, these performances fall into..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bridget Jones's Diary

romantic fantasy as it is social satire.

"...shags boss, girl binges on Vodka, ciggies, chocolate, and Chaka Khan, etc. -- and tosses in comic business and..."

April 13, 2001 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

New Riders Against the Storm Remix Ponders Babylon’s Fall

Video revisits single off John Lennon Songwriting Award-winning LP

"...plan on slowing down. On Wednesday, the ATX husband (Chaka) and wife (Qi Dada) hip-hop team released an Ayuma-produced..."

May 8, 2020 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Remixing Against the Storm

Perennial Austin Band of the Year contenders keeps it RE:AL

"...Fight No More” the husband and wife duo of Chaka and Qi Dada decided to remix. Its opening guitar..."

Jan. 4, 2016 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

A Sense of Wonder

T'chaka Sikelianos on 'A Yeti in the City'

"...On the surface, T'chaka Sikelianos doesn't appear to struggle with any sort of..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Screens Feature by Sofia Resnick

A New Sound & Vision for RAS

Grassroots hip-hop twosome gets serious

"...augment their sound with a contemporary edge. As such, Chaka and Qi Dada (aka Jonathan and Ghislaine Mahone) aren’t..."

April 26, 2017 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...the capitalist structure and, of course, white supremacy," says Chaka from husband-wife duo Riders Against the Storm. "The mental..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

2nd Annual Austin Chronicle Cookout

"...Chaka Mpeanaji (left) and Tiger Lily of Riders Against the..."

July 21, 2014 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: Austin Musicians Petition for Black Live Music Fund

Black Live Music Fund garners support, Bill Callahan previews Gold Record, and DJ Jester the Filipino Fist harassed in North Campus.

"...petition. In June, Austin Music Commission Vice Chair Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone of Riders Against the Storm conceptualized a BLMF..."

July 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Body Rock Turns 10

Riders Against the Storm and Chorizo Funk’s decade-built dance institution endures, Monday City music meetings, and more

"...As Riders Against the Storm (aka Chaka & Qi Dada) and DJ Chorizo Funk, all three..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Major Frost

Who's Max Frost and how did the Austin native sign to Atlantic Records?

"...When Chaka Mpeanaji and Tiger Lily, the husband and wife hip-hop..."

June 28, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interviews: Sunday

Wincing the night away

"...Scared of Chaka4:35pm, Stage 3..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone and Ghislaine “Qi Dada” Jean have persistently made..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

DAWA HQ’s Grand Opening Hosts Geto Gala and Malik Baptiste, and More Music News

Plus a new SIMS Foundation fundraiser and Erykah Badu-headlined fest

"...FLY" art exhibition, featuring works by DAWA founder Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone and Jenaro Goode, will display throughout the weekend...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Totally in Sync, Tribe Mafia Joins DAWA's Black Music Month Residency

Austin hip-hop duo talks TV placements ahead of Antone's show

"...conceptualized by DAWA founder and Austin Music Commissioner Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone in 2020 before he took the effort to..."

June 2, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays

A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM

"...inviting more partners to reach out. Music Commissioner Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone, also behind POC support group DAWA, criticized Music..."

May 27, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...program's core. The PIE concept, developed by commissioner Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone, centers historically underserved communities, genre diversity, and talent..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...this is what we expect," said commission Chair Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone...."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

ATXFC Artist Initiative Puts Austin Artists' Work Front and Center

Austin's next art gallery?

"...aka Dear Ninja, Nathan Nordstrom aka Sloke One, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Peelander Yellow, Beth Consetta Rubel, Good Snake, Erik..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Riders Against the Storm Hit Their Stride With Flowers for the Living

Three-time winners of the Austin Music Awards' Band of the Year honors keep building community and creativity

"..."We are Austin music," repeats Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone...."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Faster Than Sound: Sun June’s Emotional Landscapes

Songwriter Laura Colwell discusses atmospheric sophomore effort Somewhere

"...meeting on Feb. 1, Austin Music Commission Chair Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone recited a poem to honor Black History Month...."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...services. Catering to health care workers and artists, Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone of Riders Against the Storm launched grants through..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Marrieds Ghislaine "Qi Dada" Jean and Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone use music as an agent for empowerment, so..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Faster Than Sound: City of Austin Delays Venue Funding – Again

Live music venues have asked for dedicated COVID-19 relief since March, but the city says applications won't open until next year.

"...for the new Black Live Music Fund, launched by Chaka Mahone within the nonprofit Austin Community Foundation. According to..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Fat Tony Tales

Houston rapper plays sole release show in Austin

"...occupancy taxes. On Oct. 19, Commission Vice Chair Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone proposed plans for a BIPOC-focused fund, which passed..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Jana Horn Is Cautiously Optimistic

Cautious and cerebral ATX singer-songwriter finally releases her solo debut

"...such as a bilingual website. Commission Vice Chair Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone voted against the plan, which otherwise passed...."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Commission Considers a Black Live Music Fund

Envisioning a Black Live Music Fund and fixing the Broken Spoke

"...rallies for Black Lives Matter, Commission Vice Chair Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone of Riders Against the Storm suggested utilizing half..."

July 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Venues Are Out of Money

Following last week’s Barracuda closure, a domino effect will continue without emergency city funding

"...Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone of Riders Against the Storm called for half..."

June 19, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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