Chinese New Year Music
I’d never heard the terms Canto-pop or Mando-pop music before the Chinese New Year celebrations last weekend. The presenters at the Hong Kong stage mentioned that British and Western pop are a big more »
Category Archives: Music
Live at the West End
Many of the good times that I have had in London include great music – a night out in town, late night events at a museum, etc. When it is more »
Christmas Carols at St Paul’s Cathedral
As a non-religious person, the idea of going to a service just doesn’t fit in my plans. I even find it a bit uncomfy to be there at wedding ceremonies. more »
Seeing The Rolling Stones – Pleased to Meet You…
Seeing the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park last week was like a dream come true. I know many of you will not share my feelings. I just thought I wouldn’t more »
David Bowie – The Medium Is the Message
Thank God for David Bowie, who lifted us from the drabness of suburbia, and showed us glittering possibilities. Thank God for erotica, exotica, lean, mean, back beat, slim hipswing, saxophone overblown. Thank more »
Record Store Day in London
Saturday was a great day for those who enjoy music. We celebrated Record Store Day with a variety of free performances and activities across London and other areas in UK. more »
Cultural Icons
When I heard about the Bowiefest at the ICA in London in September last year, I wondered why Bowie, why again. Was there something else cooking? Was one of the more »
The Closing Ceremony & Picnic 2012 Olympics
I was not actually going to write about this event in particular. But, I have actually enjoyed it, and I thought it would be nice to share it here. Curiously enough, more »
The Most Romantic Songs for St. Valentine´s Day
St. Valentine´s Day is upon us again. Businesses have been reminding us for some time now. I have seen lovely-looking chocolates in the supermarket, adverts for a night-in dinner for two more »