The Sirocco winds begin in the Sahara Desert and can be understood as a metaphor for movement across nations, cultures, … More
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“Kings of This Music”: From Camarón de la Isla to Pedrito Martínez
When Pedrito Martínez sings for Yemayá—as he did at the beginning of his show in Boston last week—the crossroads open: … More
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
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
Incredible Flamenco Show in Boston!
Tomatito, one of the great Flamenco guitarists who follows in the line of Paco de Lucía and who played with … More
Grande Show de Flamenco em Boston | Domingo, Dia 30!
Compartilho com vocês, admiradores da música mais profunda do coração, notícias de um show fenomenal do enorme Tomatito! É flamenco … More
Testimonial | Study Abroad Leadership & Development
In early 2012, just after completing a Fulbright research grant in Brazil, I was hired by CIEE to assess the … More
