Posts Tagged: classical music

Santa Cruz street music

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Yesterday, after buying a sunflower at the downtown farmers’ market, I parked my bike to hang out and listen to the Zimbabwean marimba band. (Add “bouncing dorkily to traditional African rhythms” to the list of stuff white people like!) Normally I’d pass them by, finding the repetitive tunes extremely boring. Yesterday was different. I was tired and stressed. The music was medicine. The ringing harmonies resonated in my chest and got me breathing more deeply and smiling.

Free Renaissance Music

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I’ve adored renaissance music for many years and I’ve wished more of my friends would join me in appreciating its charms. photo credit: Fujoshi If you’re unfamiliar with Western music before the Baroque era, here is a pleasing, friendly introduction to some lovely tunes. Originally sung or plucked on lute strings, they translate well to… Read more »

Lute and theorbo

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I do adore lutes and theorbos and such. To introduce you to these instruments, so popular in Renaissance and Baroque times, I present you with three performances. First, Catherine King’s lovely soprano backed by Jacob Heringman’s cool, calm lute. Jacob Heringman and Catherine King:Luis Milan El Maestro Next, Martin and Paul Berget duetting. Two lutes… Read more »