When Pedrito Martínez sings for Yemayá—as he did at the beginning of his show in Boston last week—the crossroads open: … More
Month: November 2016
Announcement – eBook coming!
In early 2017, I’ll be releasing a practical eBook on how to build study abroad programs and how to turn … More
Los Cuentos del Sirocco
Este cuento es dedicado a los granadinos y linguistas que, hace poco en su conferencia, discutieron el artículo que escribí … More
Stories of the Scirocco
On a recent trip to New Haven, watching so many Sicilian and Neapolitan families gather to celebrate birthdays at a … More
Testimonials from Brazil
Two great testimonials from Brazil arrived! The first is based on the college essays (statement of purpose, personal statement, writing … More
Flamenco for the Future | Stories & the Arts in Troubled Times
Flamenco is a music and dance of resiliency and protest. It has been, at times, an urgent call to gather … More
Scholarships & Grants for “Minorities”
“Minorities” is a misnomer and I put it in quotes for that reason. The world’s true minority is, without a doubt, … More
Scholarship Opportunities for College
One of the Sirocco Blue readers sent a list of new scholarship opportunities.
Pedrito Martínez & Band, Tonight in Boston!
Cuban singer and percussionist Pedrito Martínez and his band have been a huge hit in Manhattan for nearly a decade. … More
Tomatito: Legend of Time | Concert Review
Led by legendary Flamenco guitarist, José Fernández Torres (known around the world as “Tomatito”), and accompanied by his son (José … More
