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Ponga (band) Members
Ponga may refer to: People with the surname * Kalyn Ponga (born 1998), Australian rugby league footballer * Maurice Ponga (born 1947), French politician Places * Ponga, Arkhangelsk Oblast * Ponga, Asturias, municipality in Spain * Ponga, Boulgou Other uses * Ponga (''Cyathea dealbata''), the silver tree fern endemic to New Zealand * Ponga (band), an improvisational contemporary jazz/fusion ensemble ** Ponga (album), ''Ponga'' (album), debut album by the above See also *''Ponga Pandit'', a 1975 Indian film {{disambiguation, geo, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyn Ponga
Kalyn Ponga (born 30 March 1998) is a professional rugby league footballer who captains and plays as a for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League and Queensland rugby league team, Queensland in the State of Origin series. He is the recipient of the 2023 Dally M Medal. Ponga previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL. At representative level, he has played for New Zealand Māori rugby league team, New Zealand Māori and Queensland rugby league team, Queensland in the State of Origin series. He has also played as a and debuted on the . Background Ponga was born in Port Hedland, Western Australia, to parents from New Zealand, and is of Māori people, Māori descent by way of his father's ancestry. He spent an early portion of his life in Newman, Western Australia, before moving to Mount Isa, Mount Isa, Queensland, at the age of two. In 2006, at the age of eight, he relocated with his family to Palmerston North, New Zealand, and spent five years the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Ponga
Maurice Ponga (born 5 June 1947 in Kouaoua, New Caledonia) is a French politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2009 until 2019. He was elected in the 2009 European election for the Overseas constituency. Political career Ponga is a Melanesian (Kanak), but unlike most Kanaks, he opposes New Caledonia's independence from France and is a member of The Rally-UMP, a major anti-independence party. He has represented the party, known as RPCR until 2002, in the Congress of New Caledonia between 1995 and 2009. While in office, he participated in all but one New Caledonian government. Most recently, as Minister of Youth and Sports in the Martin II government, he played a major role in the success of Noumea's bid for the 2011 Pacific Games. In the 2009 European elections, Ponga was the UMP's candidate in the Pacific Section of the Overseas constituency, and his candidacy was locally supported by all anti-independence parties. The UMP won one seat in the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponga, Arkhangelsk Oblast
Ponga () is a rural locality (a settlement) in Nimengskoye Rural Settlement of Onezhsky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast Arkhangelsk Oblast ( rus, Архангельская область, p=ɐrˈxanɡʲɪlʲskəjə ˈobɫəsʲtʲ) is a federal subjects of Russia, federal subject of Russia (an oblast). It includes the Arctic Ocean, Arctic archipelagos of Franz ..., Russia. The population was 87 as of 2010. There are 8 streets. Geography Ponga is located 15 km south of Onega (the district's administrative centre) by road. Shasta is the nearest rural locality. References Rural localities in Onezhsky District {{ArkhangelskOblast-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponga, Asturias
Ponga is a town and municipality in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, northwestern Spain. Its capital is San Juan de Beleño. Ecology Ponga has a natural park. “Ponga- Amieva” is also the name of a Special Protection Area for wild birds in the area. History Several archaeological remains show that the area was already inhabited in the Bronze Age. During Roman colonization, what is now Ponga belonged to the territory of Cantabria. The first documented reference of Ponga dates to the reign of Alfonso IX of León. Parishes There are nine parishes (administrative division): Culture Art Among the most notable artistic attractions are in rural churches, including: * Church of Santa María de Tarañes (1779) * Church of Santa María de Viego * Church of San Juan de Beleño (17th century) * The ''Ermitas'' of Ventaniella and Arcenorio * Bucket Tower * Sobrefoz Palace * Spa Mestas Holidays and festivals * January 1: Feast of Aguinaldo and Guirria, San Juan d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponga, Boulgou
Ponga is a town in the Zonsé Department of Boulgou Province in south-eastern Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Ivory Coast to the southwest. It covers an area of 274,223 km2 (105,87 .... As of 2005, the town has a population of 3,743. References Populated places in the Centre-Est Region Boulgou Province {{Boulgou-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyathea Dealbata
''Alsophila tricolor'', Synonym (taxonomy), synonym ''Cyathea dealbata'', commonly known as the silver fern or silver tree-fern, or as ponga or punga (from Māori language, Māori or ),The Māori word , pronounced , has been borrowed into New Zealand English as a generic term for tree ferns. It is also used to refer to tree fern logs when used for landscaping purposes. English speakers generally pronounce the word . is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemism, endemic to New Zealand. The fern is usually recognisable by the silver-white colour of the under-surface of mature fronds. It is a symbol commonly associated with the country both overseas and by New Zealanders themselves. ''Alsophila tricolor'' is the correct name for ''Cyathea dealbata'' in ''Alsophila'' because the epithet ''dealbata'' is preoccupied by ''Alsophila dealbata'' C.Presl (now a synonym of ''Sphaeropteris glauca''). Description This fern is known to grow to heights of or more (though it occasional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponga (band)
Ponga is a Seattle-based improvisational quartet composed of Wayne Horvitz (keyboards), Bobby Previte (drums), Skerik (saxophone), and Mike Gamble (guitars). Ponga's performances and recordings were entirely improvised with no overdubs. The quartet started in 1997 and upon their first self-titled release in 1999 toured North America, Europe and Japan to excellent reviews. Often described as "intuitive" with references to the electric bands led by Miles Davis in the late 1960s and 1970s, the group was also noted for styles that were all-encompassing. Reviews emphasize both aesthetic and technical expertise. The first album was followed by a release of ''Re-mixes'' by such notables as Fila Brazillia, Spacetime Continuum, and Amon Tobin containing more danceable beats. The last studio release ''Psychological'' like the first was recorded live and in part at the OK Hotel, O.K. Hotel in Seattle. Along with their live performances it also received favorable reviews. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponga (album)
''Ponga'' is the first live album by the instrumental music, instrumental band Ponga (band), Ponga. It was released in 1999 on Loosegroove. The album is a recording of live improvisation with no over dubs at the OK Hotel, O.K. Hotel and Litho in Seattle and Stuart's Coffee House in Bellingham, Washington. Reception The editorial staff of AllMusic Guide gave ''Ponga'' 4.5 out of five stars. Derrick A. Smith of All About Jazz also gave the recording a positive review, noting how it stood out from recordings of the period.Derrick A. SmitPonga''allaboutjazz.com'', April 1, 2000 Track listing #"Pimba" #"Pick Up the Pieces of Saturn" #"Naugahide" #"Blowtorch" #"Awesome Wells" #"Ponga Amore" #"Liberace in Space" #"Bookin" Personnel Ponga *Wayne Horvitz – keyboards *Dave Palmer (American keyboardist), Dave Palmer – keyboards *Bobby Previte – drums *Skerik – saxophone, Sampling (music), samples Technical personnel *Mel Dettmar – Audio engineering, en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
