I am back from the holidays, which were spent, among other things, listening to new music, which is starting to emerge for the new year. In my earphones were songs like SLOW ...
Since I am in Mexico, I am introduced to singers and bands that have little, if any, recognition North Of the Border. The fact that they sing mostly in Spanish also makes...
Like many other places, especially in the US city of New Orleans and the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, there is Carnival, a week-long celebration leading up to Ash Wednesday. In...
There is a great deal of creativity now in regional Mexican, national Mexican, and Spanish language music, and to my mind, most of it is coming from women. And bands led by...
Hi everyone. I am back from a fabulous vacation in Micronesia, visiting family there. I am now watching the Livestream of the Micronesian Art and Music Festival, having been turned on to...
I am looking forward to Carnaval next week in Chapala. Carnaval, which in Mexico is part of a long pre-Lent celebration - reminds me of the county fairs I used to go...
Strays, album by Margo Price. Haunting, addictive, and inspiring, Price’s latest album blends sophisticated songwriting, pop, psychedelic rock, and country in 10 songs that bring her inner feelings to the fore. This...
When I moved to Mexico almost two years ago I did not expect my musical education to be as demanding as it has been. After all, I came from Los Angeles, which...
