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Partners — Brexit 1776, Hamilton (the musical)
A slow recovery from pneumonia is more pleasant if you take a good book from your library and play some music — I’ve been listening to Hamilton (the original cast recording) and reading along in Hamilton—The Revolution. Two hours of glorious, … Continue reading
Posted in History, Music, Theater
Tagged 1776, American Literature, Brexit, Hamilton, Hip Hop/Rap, Weekly Photo Challenge
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Merry Christmas—In Song
Christmas Day is when an eclectic mix of holiday music fills Carto’s Library. This year’s playlist is anchored by Oscar Peterson, and includes songs by Sting , The Swingle Singers, Loreena McKennitt and Liz Anderson. Liz Anderson, a Nashville favorite, … Continue reading
Stephen Foster: Darkies, People and Great Music
An invitation from Stanford University to attend “An Evening with Stephen Foster” had me searching my library for a book I last remember reading 50 years ago. Incredibly, I found it in a stack of music on the bottom shelf … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Non-fiction, Poetry
Tagged American Literature, postaweek2011, Stanford, State Song, Stephen Foster
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