This video sums up precisely the raison d’etre of this website and blog. William F. Buckley, Jr., intellectual giant of the Conservative movement, interviewing perhaps the most important write of the 20th Century (at least in my estimation), Jorge Luis Borges. One couldn’t ask for a better pairing.
A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 02-13-2014
A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 02-13-2014 by Rudy Carrera on Mixcloud
Welcome to the fourth edition of A Miscellany of Tasteful Music. This is our Valentine’s Day edition. Curl up with your loved one and enjoy these classics, or if you’re alone, pour yourself a stiff drink (vodka and lime for me today), to keep you focused on the music.
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[Podcast] The Sound Of Greece with Marianna Platypodi
The Sound Of Greece with Marianna Platypodi by Adam Kvasnica on Mixcloud
Though I’m happy enough to promote my own podcasts, I’m even more pleased to promote those whose DJ abilities I admire. Here’s a great set of old music from Greece courtesy of Slovakian archivist Adam Kvasnica. Opa!
On The Passing of Pete Seeger
Three articles regarding Pete Seeger’s demise – one pro, two contra, provide a good appraisal of the man’s life, work and views.
- FLAVORWIRE: In Memory of Folk Legend Pete Seeger, 10 Iconic Performances
- FIRST THINGS: Pete Seeger: The Communist Consumers Loved
- NATIONAL REVIEW: Totalitarian Troubadour
I loathed Seeger’s politics, his slavish devotion, until 1995, to Joseph Stalin’s murderous regime, and the fact that he stole ‘Wimoweh’ (see the story about Solomon Linda). Still, his own body of work will live on as part of Americana, and should be remembered as some of the finest songs to ever come out of the United States, as they are, indeed, timeless. One should never attempt to separate a man from his works, however, as the soul of each artist imbues his craft, whether we like it or not.
[Podcast] A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 02-02-2014
A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 02-02-2014 by Rudy Carrera on Mixcloud
Ten tracks from all over the world. This week, we start with a cheesy-listening number from Italy, some Acid Jazz from Austria, Brazilian Psychedelia, Indie from England, Ambient music from both Italy and Canada, Rock-In-Opposition from Belgium, Turkmenistani percussion-prog, an operatic piece from the Volga River (there’s a hint!), and a little bit of Mambo to wrap things up. For more on us, visit our page at http://amiscellany.info or friend me personally at my personal Facebook site and make comments or suggestions!
[Article] Conservative Jazz?
Why not? Contrary to popular belief, many people who identify themselves as classical Conservatives were into Jazz long before the hipsters of our day were, and even wrote about the genre beautifully. Stephen Masty over at The Imaginative Conservative reminisces on his love for jazz here.
[Podcast] A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 01-21-2014
A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 01-21-2014 by Rudy Carrera on Mixcloud
A new episode of 10 rather interesting tracks, featuring Anastasia from Macedonia, The Saqqara Dogs out of San Francisco, Australia’s The Saints, Heidelberg, Germany’s Krautrock kings Guru Guru, Argentine-Swedish indie-folk singer José González, A-Ha crooner Morten Harket, Lebanon’s diva Fairuz, Bosnia’s Bijelo Dugme, and a bit of calypso provided by Lord Invader. Enjoy!
[Podcast] A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 01-16-2014
A Miscellany of Tasteful Music – 01-16-2014 by Rudy Carrera on Mixcloud
Finally, we’ve begun podcasting! Don’t worry, this is more of a practice run. Expect lots more music, commentary, maybe an interview here and there. Enjoy!
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[Film] Run Run Shaw, Chinese-Movie Giant of the Kung Fu Genre, Dies at 106
Run Run Shaw, king of Hong Kong film industry, and especially Kung Fu Theater, passed away at the age of 106. Jonathan Kandell of The New York Times eulogizes the legend here.
