I have to thank Ry Cooder for giving me such pleasure over many hours. I remember seeing Buena Vista Social Club in a really old-fashioned cinema in Holmfirth many years ago. You sat in big chairs and could take a pint of beer and/or big mug of coffee to your seat. I have listened to Cuban Music on and off for years - I don't want to understand what he is saying - I am just transported by this..
I just wish I could dance merengue - mind you with such a partner I'd probably make an effort. I came across a salsa convention in San Sebastian a few years ago - marvellous.
I admire Shakira for her politics, vibrancy, youth and yes - it may be a guilty pleasure but I like the music!
... anyway back to men and flamenco guitar
... this one almost sounds Spanish - this is from a glorious album. I'd love to see these two live.
Isabella DeSendi’s Book Notes music playlist for her poetry collection
Someone Else’s Hunger
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"This playlist is a score for Someone Else’s Hunger, tracking the speaker’s
journey from a place of violence and self-abandonment to empowerment and
reclam...
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