AUDIO ::: DISPATCH (…and some STATE RADIO)
29 November 10
After weeks of having promised Angela to post an Audio on the blog, here it is: While organizing my iTunes library last night, I got inspired when I found this band that I really like, but had somehow have forgotten...
Audio ::: The Dave Brubeck Quartet
28 June 10
This is a classic west coast jazz album from the late 50’s that I really like, and probably one of the top 20 jazz albums of all times. It has all the elements and freshness of a classical west coast...
Audio ::: XTC
23 April 10
Being the younger brother in a family of four has been enriching in a lot of ways. One of the benefits was the early exposure to music. I got to discover this band through my older brother, Fernando, who was...
Audio ::: Marisa Monte
29 January 10
I have always enjoyed Brazilian music. Since I was a child, I’ve listened to it through my father’s many albums. His collection included different composers such as Vinicius de Moraes, Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Toquinho, Jorge Ben, and Wilson...
Audio (First Edition) ::: Naked City
13 November 09
In 1992, during my first trip to New York City, I followed a friend’s recommendation and purchased the album, Naked City. I was also able to attend one of the band’s performances at Greenwich Village’s Knitting Factory, a spot that...
Visit to Peru
14 September 09
After a long time of wishing to visit Peru, last week my dream came true. I went with a friend on a trip to northern Peru. We chose this area due to the abundant number of cultural places to visit...
