A recollection of the music of Jimmy Cliff and a tribute following his passing.
Remembering Jimmy Cliff
Category: Music
Mountain time
Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? The mountains, of course. It's no contest, really. Why would I choose a polluted stretch of sand infested with half-naked humans over solitude, fresh air, clear vistas, and the majesty of a giant immovable rock? And unlike Joe Bonamassa, I may not have a girl waiting for … Continue reading Mountain time
Christine, aka Tilted
As much as I love music, I'm also fascinated by the musicians. The persona is as much a part of the art as the music is. The music, to me, becomes even more enjoyable when there are intriguing characters behind it.
El teu nom Palestina (Your name Palestine)
Lluís Llach, one of the artists featured on my Tidal music streams for September this year, is probably not very well-known outside of Spain. Llach is a Catalan singer-songwriter who was a preeminent member of the Nova Cançó (New Song) movement in Spain, which defied the brutal fascist dictator Franco, who ruled from 1939 to … Continue reading El teu nom Palestina (Your name Palestine)
lenny unencumbered 