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Mastering the violin
If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be and why? For as long as I can remember, I’ve been enchanted by the sound of the violin. One of my greatest irrational wishes is to magically acquire the skill to play this stringed instrument. Around two decades ago, I started taking violin lessons… Read more
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June 16: An infamous day on both sides of the Atlantic
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Read more
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Prosperity for me, not for thee
The antics of the charismatic preachers pushing the prosperity gospel may well stir your soul and rock your socks. That’s all in the design. Please remember, however, to keep a firm grip on your wallet while you enjoy the dance of deception. The more flamboyant the appeal, the tighter your purse strings need to be… Read more
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A brief glimpse of journalism?
It is ironic that just prior to fleeing, Trump blurted that “A country can never be great with a dishonest press.” From where I’m standing, America has never been great, because that’s always been a lie sold to the rest of the world by a press that is synonymous with dishonesty. Read more
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Ayub Ogada announces the coming rain on his nyatiti
The nyatiti is a type of lyre played by the Luo people, who originate from an area in Africa that covers South Sudan, Ethiopia, northern Uganda, eastern Congo (DRC), western Kenya, and the Mara Region of Tanzania. Read more
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Zhao Cong, queen of the pipa
The pipa, a pear-shaped stringed musical instrument similar to a lute, is extremely popular in China and has been played for about 2,000 years. Read more
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