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Chirino: the portrait of the champion of salsa
Willy Chirino, born Wilfredo Jose Chirino, Pinar del Rio, consolación del sur Cuba. Who left Cuba at age 14 through Operación: Pedro pan, which is a program that airlifted 14,000 children out of Cuba to America Willy was among them. This program was designed to rescue children from what the Castro regime would do to them due to their parents fears that were later confirmed to be reality.
Rikki la rougePublished 5 months ago in BeatRate-O-Rama: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
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Rick Henry ChristopherPublished 5 months ago in BeatA Review of Rob Sheffield's "Dreaming the Beatles"
Note: I had this in mind as the anniversary of John Lennon's death approached, but I never thought it would coincide with the poem I left here. A nice touch, doncha think? ;)
Kendall DefoePublished 5 months ago in BeatDennis Miller talks to the Russian space station at the 1996 MTV video music awards
Something like what had taken place during the 1996 MTV video music awards has never happened before or since the 1996 MTV video awards. Now you might be wondering what it is that I am referring to, I am talking about the moment in the show, when producers had the host and comedian, Dennis Miller, doing an interview, live from earth to the Russian space station with some cosmonauts.
Rikki la rougePublished 5 months ago in BeatK-pop Immersion
Music, in my opinion, can be one of the greatest platforms to connect people, society, and cultures. In the US we are most aware of the music that fits Western standards. Even the love for classical music is dying off as the music we see in pop culture takes over. That being said we've started seeing an influx of K-pop supporters in the US in recent years.
Katelynn MariePublished 5 months ago in BeatThe Default Language Of Pop Music
I was not sure how to title this but I knew what I wanted to say. Essentially the English expect everyone to be able to understand them by having English as a second language. It's a spill out from Imperialism where a lot of people seem to think it still exists. You see so much that is skewed towards English despite Mandarin being the most spoken language in the world.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 5 months ago in BeatChart-Topping Producer Belly of The Weeknd Fame is a Mentor for Sound Editor/Audio Engineer Syllous Mai
“Jay-Z advised me to keep being myself—he told me the thing that makes me stand out is that I’m not trying to be someone else or sound like someone else.”—rapper/producer Belly, founder of Light Sonic Division
ashley colliePublished 5 months ago in BeatA Short Stop At The Skipton Sound Bar
Introduction A few years back ( probably more than a few) we discovered the Skipton Sound Bar. Back then it was essentially a second-hand music shop with a small bar and they were always playing Jeff Wayne's "War Of The Worlds", not a favourite of mine. At the time my vinyl collection was smaller than it is now and I managed to lay my hands on an original of Jethro Tull's "Thick As A Brick" complete with the full broadsheet newspaper cover. According to the band, putting together the newspaper took more time and effort than the actual album, which is still very good.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 5 months ago in BeatFULL STORY ABOUT MOUNT EVEREST
Mount Everest, also known as Sagarmatha in Nepal and Chomolungma in Tibet, is the world's highest mountain, with a peak reaching 29,032 feet (8,849 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
BABILONTE DkPublished 5 months ago in BeatEvolution Of Important Music in My Life
"The lyrics to music always tell a story... so here is a view in to mine! I'll share a song from each year of my life that really gets me going... and with the snippet i'll share the lyrics that captured my heart with them.
Keanna BarryPublished 5 months ago in Beat- Top Story - December 2023
Madchester
Do you remember Madchester? Maybe I am getting too nostalgic in my old age, but I have been thinking about that very brief gap of time when the city of Manchester was the focus of most of my attention, at least as a musical and cultural force. For a city with so many different bands and sounds in its history, it might seem strange to just pick one moment, but I am, as I said, nostalgic…and old. And I know that many of you have commented on how you like to hear about musical moments on my page. So, here I go again…
Kendall DefoePublished 5 months ago in Beat The wrestler Dwayne Johnson,
I. Introduction Dwayne Johnson, widely known as "The Rock," has made a remarkable path from professional wrestling to stardom in Hollywood. His journey is not just about fame, but also about resilience, hard work, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world.