Tag Archives: Music

Providence

By: Gabriela Yareliz From the Merriem-Webster Dictionary: Providence: noun \ˈprä-və-dən(t)s, -ˌden(t)s\ 1 a]often capitalized:divine guidance or care b]capitalized: God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny D] It is written Jamal Malik: “Maybe it’s written”. Slumdog Millionaire (2008).   For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saithContinue reading “Providence”

‘Put your hearts up’ and ‘Send it on’…

By: Gabriela Yareliz Songs on my inspiration playlist: ‘Put your hearts up’ with Ariana Grande. /You think you’re so small Like you’re itty bitty. Just one match in the lights of the city Walking by strangers on the side of the street Like a quarter in a cup’ll get ’em up on their feet, likeContinue reading “‘Put your hearts up’ and ‘Send it on’…”

Kollywood and Tamil

By: Gabriela Yareliz Shruti Hassan, your hair is fantastic. It just shrieks Amla and coconut oil. Isn’t this guy Dhanush absolutely good looking? (Yes, that is the woman with awesome hair behind him). He also has a sexy voice. Yes, this is what I was listening to when I was reviewing civ pro. His very sexyContinue reading “Kollywood and Tamil”

Social Commentary: ‘Gangnam Style’

By: Gabriela Yareliz I am a big fan of music that makes some sort of political statement or commentary. It turns out the ‘Gangnam Style’ revolution is really deeper than a good dance song. I am not partial to the song, but the article I read about it count my interest. (What am I doingContinue reading “Social Commentary: ‘Gangnam Style’”

Hispanic Heritage: Chico and Rita

By: Gabriela Yareliz In honor of Hispanic Heritage, I continue to post some cultural bits. On NPR, I listened to an interview, with Fernando Trueba, about Chico and Rita, a film about pre-revolution Cuba. It was absolutely inspiring, and the music sounds so exquisite and dreamy. The film is animated, and it has some of theContinue reading “Hispanic Heritage: Chico and Rita”

Il Divo

By: Gabriela Yareliz My favorite music group– yes, Il Divo, releasing a Greatest Hits CD with new songs in November. I am so excited! These men have left me enchanted for 8 years, and I don’t think anything will break that spell. I still remember in high school writing Il Divo lyrics on poor Akash’sContinue reading “Il Divo”