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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If you are coming to Oaxaca, please contact me for tours or advice.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
The view from Corazon del Pueblo

The hereafter re me

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

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Guelaguetza Desfile

At long last, the video of the beginning of this year's fantastic bicentennial guelaguetza, the parade that kicks off the whole two week dance fiesta. I have been waiting to post this. I am in El Norte, so upload speeds are easily a hundred times faster. It may be best to click on it to see it wide screen.
The parade was fantastic, obviously.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Are you in Massachusetts? What are you up to? Hope you are well and happy!
Susan

Christopher Stowens said...

Yes, I am here for a few weeks, just takin' care of business. NE in the fall. And HD camera needed repair...

friseal said...

Really nicely done video. I really enjoyed it. Made me miss Oaxaca even more than I already did.

La Cubanófila said...

Beautiful vid--may I show it to my classes,oh,educator one?

Christopher Stowens said...

That would be great1 I would be honored. And next year? Even better. I am figuring this stuff out.... slowly.