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Buscando América

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Antonio Vantaggiato

YouTube – Buscando América Looking for America, Rubén Blades came back to Puerto Rico yesterday with a fabulous concert. Even non-Salsa-fans love his music and charisma! His songs were arranged with great depth and the quality of his group, Seis … Continue reading →

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What is beauty?

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Antonio Vantaggiato

My friend Rosa Ojeda sent an intriguing email about a top violin musician playing at one of Washington’s subway stations and not being noticed. So I dug out a very nice piece from The Washington Post, Pearls Before Breakfast by … Continue reading →

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Redondo Beach

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Antonio Vantaggiato

I twitted it: I am in the sacred space known as Redondo Beach (Los Angeles). A pilgrimage it seems, so to speak, even though I’m here to deliver a talk and a couple of seminars. Yet, it is sacred for … Continue reading →

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Jimmy from Tajikistan

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Antonio Vantaggiato

From a supermarket to stardom: Jimmy from Tajikistan is making his fortune in Moscow singing Bollywood songs. The first video is shot while he sings Jimmy Jimmy Aaja in the warehouse he works in, using boxes and metal as percussion. … Continue reading →

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How does it feel?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Antonio Vantaggiato

Bob Dylan, Like a Rolling Stone. It still moves me every day. How does it feelto be on your own… like a complete unknown… Dylan is what, 70? Running a concert every other day? This is Milan, 15th April. Bob … Continue reading →

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