Putumayo Goes Indie: Brazilian Beat Uncovers the Roots-Powered Edge of the Worldwide Brazilian Music Scene

Glittering break beats are at home with bouncing berimbaus while rolling Afro-Brazilian rhythms, retro samba soul and velvety bossa nova vocals mesh and groove organically. Continue reading “Putumayo Goes Indie: Brazilian Beat Uncovers the Roots-Powered Edge of the Worldwide Brazilian Music Scene”

Transplants, Accents and Dialects

I became aware of how my accent was still a very big part of who I am when my daughter was in elementary school. She had just turned 8. Reading was never a problem because I read to her when she was in my womb and from the moment she was born. Continue reading “Transplants, Accents and Dialects”

Beauty Advice for Beyonce

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard the delightful news. Beyonce and Jay Z are expecting a baby! The child that is baking in Beyonce’s belly will without a doubt be beautiful. Continue reading “Beauty Advice for Beyonce”

Guaranteed Ways to Make a Succulent Turkey

The thought of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner brings to mind memories of a long buffet style table crowded with bowls of gravies, sides, stuffing and desserts, barely leaving enough space for the napkins and silverware. Continue reading “Guaranteed Ways to Make a Succulent Turkey”

Fashion Frenzy – Minnetonka

Kate Moss in Minnetonka boots

Every fashion-fascinated female loves fall and winter seasons for two reasons. Jackets and boots! No female can ever have enough of either. In previous winters Uggs, Timberlands, and Motorcycle boots have taken the front seat for fashionable feet. Continue reading “Fashion Frenzy – Minnetonka”