Category: Music

Music Monday: Homenaje Al Beny Castellano (Que Bueno Baila Usted) by Gente de Zona

https://youtu.be/Ezy6TqDAJMg I already shared tracks from the Chef soundtrack but finally appreciated the hip-shaking artistry of Genta de Zona. (Translated as 'People from the neighbourhood' from Spanish. My Portuguese got as far as 'genta', a word shared by both romance languages.) This Cuban group collaborated with Enrique Iglesias and Marc Anthony for hits in the Americas. … Continue reading Music Monday: Homenaje Al Beny Castellano (Que Bueno Baila Usted) by Gente de Zona →

Music Monday: A Soundtrack to Light the Darkness

Usually, I feature one song or sometimes two. After writing about the January blues last Friday, I wanted to put together a four-song recommended playlist. How do you light the darkness? Play music. Holly Cole Trio: I Can See Clearly Now https://youtu.be/OZ7EvYTCXGw I tried to find the official video for the song but ended up … Continue reading Music Monday: A Soundtrack to Light the Darkness →

Music Monday: Like a Bird Set Free by Sia

Exams began last Friday at the college after students finished printing their final assignments. They ranged from surveys from students taking entrepreneurship to thick reports about companies numbering thirty pages or more. The latter required the heavy-duty stapler while the overall output depleted our paper stocks and I put in an order for more. I saw … Continue reading Music Monday: Like a Bird Set Free by Sia →

Music Monday: Kuana Torres Kahele, Napua Greig, James Ford Murphy From the Pixar Short ‘Lava’

Occasionally, I will watch an animated film alone in a theatre. The last time I went to see one with some friends, Frozen won over the other films showing in the theatre. (Divergence, our first choice, sold out once we arrived.)  I connected with its music, getting a sense 'Let It Go' has this combination … Continue reading Music Monday: Kuana Torres Kahele, Napua Greig, James Ford Murphy From the Pixar Short ‘Lava’ →

Music Monday: Running Up That Hill with Kate Bush

While people listened to Top 40 pop or hair metal, Samantha Taylor's Video hits introduced me to a female solo artist out of Britain with this video: http://youtu.be/wp43OdtAAkM This video caused me to head to a shop on Portage Avenue downtown, with records on the main floor, then a downstairs section with loads of cassette … Continue reading Music Monday: Running Up That Hill with Kate Bush →