Music
Why music in the Sneaky Kitchen? See "On the Radio"
for reasons, stories and a time capsule game to play. Anyway, don't you play
music while you're cooking sometimes? And what about the kids?
I already know the answer to that one! Most restaurants have music playing,
and soft music undoubtedly relieves the day's tensions and aids digestion.
Fats Domino
was a major influence in popular music in the '50s and beyond. Here's
a short biography, a link to his music, and a video of his greatest hit,
Blueberry Hill.
Want to hear some music from bygone years?
Select your favorites from the top 100 in each of many categories at Play Cofi Jukebox.
Tickle your funny bone yet today?
But maybe you have to be a musician...
Pain, regret, sadness.... sometimes
they are inevitable. Son Mark brings to my attention what he terms
"one of is one of the saddest things I have seen. It is also very beautiful.
Mark Romanec does very good videos." See "Hurt",
by Johnny Cash. Different genre, but it reminds me of my obsession
with Mahler's works when my oldest daughter Elizabeth lay dying.
Hispanic? Or just enjoy the music?
Tune in to Miami-based internet radio stations at batanga.com, started
by Columbian-born Luis Brandwyn and American Troy McConnell. In a competitive
world, this venture has been a resounding success. From Latin Jazz, Pop,
and Rock, to rhythms like Tango, Reggae, Meringue, and Salsa, to traditional
venues, for example, Cubanisimo, Columbian Son, Spanish Flamenco, Mexican, and
Tejano. Try and enjoy; it's free.
One of the most prolific writers, performers
and songbirds of this century is Janis Ian,
who burst upon the music scene in 1966 with an instant hit. But this is
no has-been. Only halfway through her musical life, she presents reality
in song, musical poetry that crawls around in your brain and pierces your heart.
I received a message from a viewer suggesting
I check out http://www.hawaiiradiotv.com/
with everything on radio, TV and even newspapers in Hawaii, including live radio.
Take a look; very interesting even from a Miami standpoint.
Part of my compulsive creativity stems from
insomnia. After a near-dawn cup of ginger tea and listening to Aaron Neville's
"A Change is Gonna Come", I went back to bed and composed this poem, Freedom. Here's more about Aaron Neville and his talented family.
Music
