Based on centuries of colonialist oppression – African hearts and souls are seared by the genetic recall of centuries of repression, and plundering of their resources by the West – which, beyond belief is importing to Europe these millions of African peoples who see modern developments as payback […]
November 18 each year is said to be the birthday of Santa Claus. Santa Claus’s birthday is always bright, large-scale, colorful and fabulous. 2023, the anniversary year for the project Veliky Ustyug – the Birthplace of Father Frost,’ will not be an exception. The main event of the holiday […]
No one celebrates Christmas and the New Year like the Russians. Everyone in Russia – citizens plus holidaymakers will be able to see the main symbol of traditional Christmas in the New Year and the travelling troupe comes with Santa’s little helpers including, of course, genuine reindeers and […]
Many singers bring to mind the pathos of times past or a period of turbulence. Gracie Fields symbolised the austere but homeliness of a pre-war Britain far removed from what it has since become. Gracie lost her citizenship when, during the war in which Italy was at war […]
Ennio Morricone (10 November 1928 – 6 July 2020) was an Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, trumpeter, and pianist who wrote music in a wide range of styles. With more than 400 scores for cinema and television, as well as more than 100 classical works, Morricone is widely considered […]
Two great football teams, two awesome cathedrals and don’t forget two world-class orchestras. Born 183 years ago the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is the daddy of all orchestras save one. In fact, the orchestra is one of only two that carries the prefix ‘royal’. In fact, 1840 was […]
Not all great musicians were promiscuous of course. In their defense it must be remembered they lived in times when the constant banging of headboards among all the classes was commonplace. When it comes to promiscuity our generation isn’t a bad one by comparison and for the large […]
The question of faith should not even be up for discussion. You don’t need to believe in God otherwise known as Creation. You do need to know that an omnipotent power far beyond human understanding yet known to our instincts is an unavoidable spiritual presence. Egoism alone believes […]
With more than 30 years, Dulce Pontes (Montijo, Portugal) is, without a doubt, an essential voice for lovers of Portuguese fado and music in general. Pianist, composer and performer, her successful ‘Canção do Mar’, published worldwide in 1993 and one of the public’s favorite songs, established Dulce Pontes […]
There are times when the pianist in the corner can hardly be heard over the bar’s chatter though there are a few bar’s customers nearby who clearly appreciate his playing. Outside it is wintry and the prows of the ships are ghost-like in the evening mist. You feel […]
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