Happy New Year

The Show MUST Go On!

Despite a bout of the flu our favorite singer Ridha gave a wonderful performance in Hiriam Friday night--somehow if he didn't tell all of us he was sick--I doubt we would have guessed. BRAVO Ridha! You are truly a Mix Master Machine!

Aisha!

Another one from Ridha's young American fan--we hear tell Aisha is her favorite tune!

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and a wonderful 2008.

World Musician Extraordinaire

By any standard Ridha is truly a world musician and tonight proved just that. Starting with a killer disco mix that left everyone’s feet begging for a break, he broke out into an incredible Arabic mix and ended the night with a lovely French number. The crowd loved every minute of it!

Ridha Rocks On!

The night in Istanbul was a bit challenging but Ridha performed like the pro he is. It was regrettable that there was land server problems in Istanbul but Ridha sang through them and the crowd appreciated his performance.

Ridha Rocks the House at JSP

Saturday evening Ridha played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Just Soul Productions Stage. He started slow as he crooned his familiar love songs then ended strong and brought the house down with his rendition of "Hotel California."

Bluesy Brothers

The Italian Mood had a wonderful Christmas bash for everyone Friday evening and was capped off by a performance by the dynamic duo of Ridha and Swina fondly referred to as the “Blues Brothers” because of their bluesy musical approach to the evening. These two never fail to entertain the crowd—thanks guys!!

Belly Dance!

Ridha shined tonight in Horan and the highlight had to be all the great Arabic songs he sang so sweetly. It is amazing how night after night he continues to give and excite the crowd..bravo Ridha!

Can't Help Falling in Love

How does Ridha do it?
Each night a different concert, each night they are beautiful and unique to themselves. The concert in ITLand was glorious….so many highlights but the song dedicated to Cloudia Lusch “Can’t Help Falling In Love” which I believe would make even Elvis a tad envious, was the show stopper.

Thank you

December 18th was a special night in the Italian Mood at least for me ☺. It’s hard to express how much this night meant to me, so I will just use the words Ridha used in a message to the people of Second Life.

Tonight at 1:30 pm Slt i'll give a Special gig for a special person.. Join the party Happy birthday my dear friend and my super Press Agent SUMMER LOON

Thank you to all who attended and especially to Swina and Sandy for opening up your home for the party. Of course, special thanks to Ridha. I cannot express in words what the night meant to me..so all I can say is I am humbled. Summer

Ridha leaves them wanting more!

Last night on the Koeln-Debut stage, Ridha’s musical brilliance shone like the brightest star in the sky. He sang a large array of songs and left the crowd begging for more. It was a wonderful evening!

Love was in the air!

WOW! It’s really hard to describe the concert tonight in Hiriam..I guess the only word that comes to mind is..WOW! Ridha’s style is like no other and his ability to read an audience is uncanny. He held everyone with his beautiful love songs from all over the world. The last song was sung in Arabic and the crowd was stunned by how magical it was. BRAVO Ridha!

Special thanks to Cloudia Lusch for getting this great shot of Ridha at the concert!

Jammin' a go-go

Saturday brought an early Christmas present to the people at the Italian Mood as Ridha and Swina rocked the crowd with a three hour jam session. There were many highlights, but for the late night crowd, certainly the go-go dancing by the Mood’s Sandy Demina was one of the surprises of the night. Everyone there will remember the great joy brought to us by Ridha and Swina.

Happy to have the Blues

I hate to sound like a broken record but….is it possible for Ridha to sound better? The night was full of a wonderful mixture of ballads, reggae and rock but certainly the highlight had to be his improvisational blues number. The crowd was wowed.

Special thanks to Cathy Basevi for snapping this great shot and for always being so much fun at the concerts!

Frosty the Snowmen?

Horan had it all this evening…wonderful music, great dancing and even magical snowmen! It was a great time highlighted by a incredible disco mix by the mix master Ridha Cooljoke!

Special thanks to Cloudia Lusch for snapping this picture--THANK YOU CLOUDIA!!

Bee's Need their HUNNY!

Under a starlit night in ITLand no star shone brighter that Ridha as he sang love song after love song then topped the evening off with everyone’s favorite— the HONEY Mix. We believe even the bees are jealous of his rendition of this song!

2 Men and 6 Blue Ladies

Sunday night was capped off with a jam session in the Italian Mood. As usual, things got craZzZzZy. Ridha and Swina were jammin but seriously, 6 woman in blue all dancing for you guys--had to be the high point of the evening. To my fellow prima ballerina's, I think we need to take this show on the road!

Danceball Fever

Horan was rocking and Ridha was swinging as the crowd cheered Ridha on for song after song. Being surrounded by wonderful friends and music inspired all to dance...or perhaps it was where Cathy placed the dance ball? Ah, not matter a great time was had by all!

Isle of Mists

The Isle of Mists is a magical place made even more so Sunday evening by the lovely song stylings of Ridha. As the birthday celebration got into full swing, people were swept away by the world music of this gifted performer.

What's Your Caption?

We managed to snap this photo of Ridha after a concert. Please add your own caption to it. The best caption (based on the judges opinions purely) will be awarded 500 Lindens. So come on people..it's all for fun! (and win some extra Lindens for all the Christmas shopping ahead of you!)

Memories of Jasmine

This evening’s concert in Hiriam is one for the books. Ridha started with some swing and took people dancing the first half of the concert. The second half was made up of beautiful love songs. The crowd was left breathless with Ridha’s rendition of Jasmine, a classic song from Ridha’s homeland of Tunisia. Words cannot adequately express how truly beautiful this concert was.

La Piazzette Grand Opening

Ridha brought down the house at the grand opening of La Piazzette last night. A full sim danced the night away as Ridha “kept it moving.” Everyone had a great time, and I believe many people’s avatars are soaking their sore feet today because nobody could stop dancing!

Angel in Heaven

The stars, the music, the crowd….what a magical night in Italy’s Heaven as Ridha sang like an angel. It is hard to imagine a more perfect setting for such a lovely night!

Love is in the Air

It was once again a night for lovers in the Alterego Jazz Club as Ridha sang from his heart this evening. Romance was in the air as Ridha crooned love song after love song.

Memories

Ridha did another bang up job in Hiriam tonight...in fact this reporter was so swept away with the music I forgot to take pictures. But no matter, all that were there will remember in their minds and hearts because anyone who sees Ridha will agree, you can not easily forget him!

Fans Adore Ridha in Istanbul

The beautiful Jazz Club Ballroom in Istanbul was the setting for Saturday’s concert and it was, to say the least, a Ridha “love-in.” Ridha swept everyone in attendance off their feet with song after song that touched their hearts and tickled their senses.

Ridha and Swina Rock the House!

People in the Italian Mood were privileged to a rare treat tonight as Swina Allen and Ridha Cooljoke took the stage and “jammed” to an enthusiastic crowd. Songs ranged from the blues to a “special” salute to different nations of the word. The Italian Mood is still echoing with the sounds from the show.