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LES SESSIONS CUBAINES: THE POWER TO ENCHANT

Posted on December 1, 2011 by sarahlinbhatia

Sometimes the spirit of an instrument, melody, or voice completely catches hold of you. The flamenco term “duende” describes it best: when the music’s sound is so authentic that it reaches out and possesses the listener. This happened to me … Continue reading →

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SALSA: LIFELONG PASSION AND GLOBAL PHENONEMON

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Salsa music simmered to life in New York City’s Puerto Rican neighborhoods in the 1960s and 70s: a blend of Cuban son, mambo, cha-cha-chá, and guaracha; a dash of Puerto Rican rhythms; and swirls of other musical ingredients. New York’s … Continue reading →

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HARP MUSIC FOR A LATE-AUTUMN MONDAY

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

The winter solstice creeps nearer each day. Winter has not yet descended upon Northern California, but the wind bit at my cheeks as I walked along the ocean yesterday. I’m starting to dress in double layers and crave comfort foods … Continue reading →

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OUR FAVORITE THINGS: BANDCAMP

Posted on November 15, 2011 by admin

In a world wide web full of streaming music services, exists Bandcamp—a site that I discovered earlier this year and that has quickly turned into one of my favorite go-to sources for new music. I like Bandcamp—A LOT. Apsara features … Continue reading →

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FRESHMAN THEME: REM’S ‘AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE’

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

In keeping with our theme of “looking back, looking ahead,” an Apsara reader from Saint Louis shared REM’S Automatic for the People as a favorite album from a pivotal era of his life. “This album was practically the theme for … Continue reading →

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