Indie
Girl Crush: Solange Knowles
YOU GUYS. Solange Knowles is amazing. How did I not know she was amazing? I’m about to tell you why she’s amazing. Let’s be honest – if I was the younger sibling of Queen Bey, I would probably just call it quits before I started and feel about as loved as a plate of celery…Read More +
A Guide to the New York City Folk Rock Scene
As most of the music world seems to be leaning towards electronic and digitally-produced music, I find myself more and more drawn to the simplicity of the acoustic guitar. Luckily enough, I’ve managed to wander into a lovely little New York City folk music scene, heavily populated by incredible performers and brilliant songsmiths. Much as…Read More +
A Brazilian Named Silva
It is hard to meet a single Brazilian who has not got a Silva in his or her family. It is the most simple and ordinary Portuguese inheritance, something to be hidden among any other Italian/Japanese/Spanish/Portuguese surname. My grandmother is a Silva. So is former-president Lula – Luis Inácio Lula da Silva – the first…Read More +
São Paulo, Brazil: The Nublu Jazz Fest 2012
Sesc Pompeia is a well-known venue for music lovers in São Paulo, Brazil, especially if you are into new Brazilian pop, Samba, and Independent music. “Sescs” are full stop, public clubs provided with facilities such as swimming pools, restaurants, theatres and, art galleries. They are located throughout the city as well as in the countryside….Read More +
