Commentary

  • When the rhythmic beating of the heart stops

    When the rhythmic beating of the heart stops

    Oh, the horror! Please don’t even ask me to contemplate a life without music… Read more

  • Cult life

    Describe your life in an alternate universe. I’m not given to fantasizing about the improbable, so I’m not even going to try. But you know who can? The Make America Great Again (MAGA) cult. They are breathing examples of people living the alternate life; the alternate reality. And having fertile imaginations is not a prerequisite. Read more

  • To give your love no matter what…

    I expect nothing from friendship. And I hope my friends are not actively seeking out any good qualities in me. Even so, it wouldn’t matter. Except, we could be better friends if you loved music. That’s it. Nothing else. With that said, here’s something special from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. …I heard a little Read more

  • Emotional landscapes: they puzzle me

    There was a time I was really captivated by Kate Bush. There was something about her voice that never failed to grab my attention. Bush was easily my favourite female singer for many years. In the late 80s, I was introduced to The Sugarcubes, the band that acquainted me with Björk, a singer from Iceland. Read more

  • Bring White friends to melt black hearts

    Bring White friends to melt black hearts

    Trump’s attempts to leverage false narratives about South Africa, reminiscent of previous foreign encounters, emphasizes the significance of debunking lies surrounding issues like land redistribution and crime. Read more

  • Wassup America? Ya’ll crack me up

    Wassup America? Ya’ll crack me up

    Reflections on the absurdity and chaos of contemporary American politics, particularly under Trump, highlighting media complicity and societal decline, while noting the world’s laughter amid a serious crisis. Read more