Singer, ecologist, poet and humanist, to other galaxies Having settled in Tourinnes-la-Grosse for his whole life, in that place of peace he will express himself in a multitude of forms, juggling with words and love of neighbor. He loved to call himself an anarchist in the depths of his bones. He creatively proposed unexplored avenues of art. Poet, singer and …
Read More »A POPULAR SINGER, AMONG INDIGENOUS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS – Cynthia Alexander, revered by young Filipino musicians and dean of alternative ones
A multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter hero in the Philippines Her musicality is a collage of standard guitars, gong percussion and women’s voices, casually amalgamated by a cello or a violin. She made her solo debut with 1997’s Insomnia and Other Lullabyes, but she also performed with Mike Hanopol and Jun Lupito, legendary characters of Filipino rock. At the World Band Explosion Finals …
Read More »THREE TEENAGE GIRLS FROM PHILADELPHIA AND AN ENIGMATIC PRODUCER – The Three Degrees, one room, one band and live
The longest-running female vocal group in history, after more than four decades As for the discography of The Three Degrees https://thethreedegrees.com/, we like to recall at least one moment of their climb to success, namely the 1974 studio album When Will I See You Again – When will I see you again? When will we share precious moments? Will I …
Read More »THE THOUSAND MUSICAL SOULS OF BEATRIZ LUENGO – Writing lyrics full of emotions that connect with the listener
When your own talent merges with that of a Cuban musician and actor For her, Latin music is rhythm connected to emotion, something like a dance: moving your feet, crying and, why not, laughing. She studied song and dance, starred in various musicals and became a star of Spanish television. Her powerful music transformed her into the most sought after …
Read More »MUSICALLY BORN WITH THE HIP-HOP: J-Ax + DJ Jad = Articolo 31
If you have nothing more to say, avoid becoming repetitive Alessandro Aleotti (stage name J Ax), was born in Cologno Monzese in 1972, while Vito Luca Perrini (aka Dj Jad) was born in Bollate in 1966. So, two boys from the provinces, the first rapper and the second disc jockey who met during a party. By re-proposing the distinctive characteristics …
Read More »A CLEAR AND INTRANSIGENT VOICE – Arne Dørumsgaard and Scandinavian musical debate
A collection of records and the development of vocal art in the twentieth century In 1950, he exiled to Paris, where he studied singing and developed a uniform voice that could switch from natural baritone to soprano melody. Living in France, he became skilled in recording and production. Famous Norwegian lover of classical music and lover of Italian music, Arne …
Read More »ROMAN STORNELLI, AMONG ECHOES, ILLUSIONS AND DESIRES – Roman holidays, between Trastevere flowers and bright stars
The color of the sunset and of the ancient stones Getting to know Rome, listening to some songs, but we will need a little glossary. Only the Romans, in fact, know everything about their city. Listening to three musical pieces that speak of Rome you will discover that the Ponentino is the wind that caresses the air, you will know …
Read More »A CAMPURSARI-STYLE SONGWRITER – Didi Kempot, the minstrel of broken hearts
A brilliant musical creator among the bitterness of love By telling stories, he was the first to connect how a broken heart hurts. The Ambyar generation is relate to this famous Indonesian singer. He has written nearly 700 songs in his native Javanese language. His musical lyrics were writ in Javanese. More than using a style, Didi Kempot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo9egupmgoE expressed …
Read More »WORLD MUSIC AND JAZZ IMPROVISATION – Asha Puthli: Five decades and ten unstoppable success albums
Asha Puthli, a name that is legendary for many reasons Best known for her stirring vocals on free jazz legend, she is one of the most successful Indian vocalists. Born into a Brahmin family and grandson of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, her mother was a homemaker, while her father was a businessperson. From Stratus’ album Fear of Magnetism, Asha Puthli https://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/lectures/asha-puthli returned …
Read More »AN INNOVATIVE MUSIC – Dreaming with music, becoming enormously happy
Shin Hae-chul, the freest speaker in all of K-pop history Extending his musical world, from love songs to techno, Shin Hae-chul https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/06/732_310428.html has written a completely new chapter in the history of Korean pop. Disappeared at the age of 46, this singer-songwriter was love by young people in the 90s with hugely successful songs. In 1997, he disbanded his musical …
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