The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
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Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
The view from Corazon del Pueblo

The hereafter re me

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Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Thursday, August 15, 2019

How cool is this? - Band uniforms

How's that for band logo?  I'm sure it not only looks cool, but also has a much deeper meaning.  Mixe Sun god?  Anyway, as a musician and former music teacher/conductor, I am always blown away by the young musicians from the Mixe village of Santa Maria Tlahuitoltepec, where almost everyone plays a musical instrument.
I love this shot because it takes me back, remembering kids just before performing.  Every face adds to the story.  And yes, they can play with the best of them, but the also do it with the utmost style.
The village is famous for its amazing trajes, always color coordinated with that remarkable machined embroidery.  They also look to have very nice instruments.
What a village - ¡Viva Santa Maria Tlahuitoltepec!
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