Tagged With: New Orleans
Musical Mosaic
As you may have noticed, all kinds of music, with the exception of country, appeal to me. A month or so ago, I was at Yoshi’s to see Irie Love and CRSB perform. Irie Love, who hails from Hawaii, sings reggae. CRSB, Bay area guys with ties to Hawaii, sing more mainstream pop/hip hop kind … Continue reading
Of Things Unseen
Being of Asian/Pacific Islander descent, being “superstitious” is probably second nature to me. I don’t travel without a rosary and/or a religious icon. Now, after having had it for 2 or 3 years, I also don’t like to travel without my silver Barong ring from Bali. The Barong is for protection. Sometimes I also wear … Continue reading
I Love Me Some Buckwheat!
Since I heard a zydeco band at the North Beach Festival on Saturday, I’ve spent part of this evening listening to zydeco music again and thought it appropriate for this Musical Monday. I have no idea where my love of zydeco music began, but it REALLY, REALLY makes me think of (and miss) New Orleans. … Continue reading
A Completely Different Genre
… for this Musical Monday, This is a song that I heard at Preservation Hall in New Orleans, which fits the South so perfectly. “When It’s Sleepy Time Down South” – Louis Armstrong