Final Thoughts
It is hard to believe that it has been over a month since I said goodbye to the Dominican Republic … Continue reading Final Thoughts
It is hard to believe that it has been over a month since I said goodbye to the Dominican Republic … Continue reading Final Thoughts
Para leer en Español, haz click aquí. At the end of March I wrapped things up with the DREAM Project … Continue reading Afro-Dominican Jazz – A Conference and a Concert
Two years ago, I celebrated Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Southern Spain by marching in the beautiful and solemn religious … Continue reading The Varied Traditions of Semana Santa
Palabra/ Comida del dia: Locrio The Spanish word “locrio” has two meanings: 1. A music theory term for the seventh … Continue reading Small Musicians With Big Dreams
After an extended vacation of travel with family capped off by a bout of the mosquito virus called dengue fever, … Continue reading Lunch with Jairo Milanes
In case you missed it, read about the first two days of the DR Jazz Fest here. Day 3 and … Continue reading Jazz Fest Recap: Day 3 and 4
Palabra del dia: Picoteo Explanation: I learned this word from multiple musicians describing the struggles of making a living off … Continue reading Recap! Dominican Republic Jazz Festival, Day 1 and 2
Palabra del día: Hormigas Translation: Ants Explanation: After much frustration, I finally got rid of all of the ants in … Continue reading Gagá, Sibelius, and Dancers on the Ceiling: Santo Domingo’s Music Scene
Palabra del día: Tapón Translation: Traffic jam Explanation: Though the DR’s capital Santo Domingo has a lot going for it, … Continue reading If You Get Invited to Someone’s House, Always Go
Palabra del dia: Un chin Translation: A little Explanation: In Spain, people say “un poco” or “un poquito”, but Dominicans … Continue reading Getting Started