Music

OH Canada, the Classified Way

I’m not a fan of rap. I admit it. But this version of our Canadian anthem has a charm all of its own. For those who don’t know, Oh Canada was written originally in French by Calixa LavallĂ©e. Basketball also has its origins in Canada. With the Olympics looming, it’s a great time to celebrate ...

Cry for nature

Anastasia Ashman (@Thandelike), and expat living in Turkey and Twitter friend, pointed me to this video realized under the TED aegis (via another Twitterer @rosedeniz). Forty five musicians, born in different cities, living in different locations, with different perspectives, are brought together through the univerality of music to descry the ravaging of our planet. Doga icin cal ...

This isn’t about Susan Boyle

Well, it is, in a way, but not. Anybody else sick about hearing about her? I am. Sure, her “discovery” is inspirational to all would-be artists out there. It confirms that, for them too, their chance may come. Do not despair. Keep the flame burning. But there are a few things about the whole affair that have ...

Sean Fournier — A discovery

While looking through Jamendo’s free and legal music (based on the Creative Commons principle) I found Sean Fournier. I’m hooked, absolutely hooked.

Eric Clapton & TChapman – Give me one reason – live 1998

Give me one reason is one my favourite songs from one of my favourite singer, Tracy Chapman. I found this YouTube video where she sings it with Eric Clapton. Fantastic.
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About Me

I was born in Montreal, Quebec (that’s in Canada, folks) but was raised in a small Quebec Laurentians town called Mont-Laurier. I didn’t stay there long, though, and studied and lived in Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax, where I obtained my Masters Degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s University.Throughout the years, I’ve been a housekeeper, ...