Today I went to a church in the township, with singing and dancing at a level of exuberance I had never encountered. Amazing! This joyful gospel tune came to mind on my way out of the church.
"Oh Happy Day" Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Sunday, March 20, 2011
"Oh Happy Day" Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Today I went to a church in the township, with singing and dancing at a level of exuberance I had never encountered. Amazing! This joyful gospel tune came to mind on my way out of the church.
"Oh Happy Day" Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Saturday, March 19, 2011
"I Wanna Know Now" MGMT vs. Bob Marley
Thanks to MS, another one of the volunteers, for playing this pretty awesome Xaphoon Jones remix for me.
"I Wanna Know Now" MGMT vs. Bob Marley
Friday, March 18, 2011
"Friday" Rebecca Black
I'm sorry, I just really couldn't help myself. Chances are you have already heard/seen this brain rotter, but if not, do enjoy.
"Friday" Rebecca Black
Thursday, March 17, 2011
"Thando Iwam (Marry Me)" Bojo Mujo
I found this song while looking for a different one. The original song still escapes me, but this one works.
"Thando Iwam (Marry Me)" Bojo Mujo
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
"Meaning (Stripped)" Gavin DeGraw
The two Emelie/Emily's and I have full out sang this song on multiple occasions. The rest of the house may not be so thrilled, but I love it.
"Meaning (Stripped)" Gavin DeGraw
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
"Tonight I Celebrate My Love" Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson
This fantastic song was included on an album of flute covers at a restaurant today. My table was nearly in stitches.
"Tonight I Celebrate My Love" Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson
Saturday, March 12, 2011
"Dirty Laundry" Don Henley
I've been wearing the same clothes for the past couple days while waiting for my laundry to be done. Monday can't arrive soon enough.
"Dirty Laundry" Don Henley
Friday, March 11, 2011
"My Style (DJ Premier Remix)" The Black Eyed Peas
This song was never anything special for me until I heard the remix at Zanzibar. fun, fun, fun.
"My Style (DJ Premier Remix)" The Black Eyed Peas
Thursday, March 10, 2011
"Together Forever" Rick Astley
Thank you, South Africa, for reminding me Rick sang more than Never Gonna Give You Up.
"Together Forever" Rick Astley
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
"I Don't Feel Like Dancin' " Scissor Sisters
This song made it into my iTunes library after a music swapping session with ES. Isn't music swapping the best?
"I Don't Feel Like Dancin' " Scissor Sisters
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
"Drive" Cars
This song played while I was out with other volunteers and I had no choice but to sing along. My companions were simultaneously weirded out and impressed that I knew all of the words.
"Drive" Cars
Monday, March 7, 2011
"Air on a G String" Johann Sebastian Bach
This song was used for meditation today when township children were preparing to draw and write about the monsters that haunt them. It was an emotional afternoon that will be a memory forever adhered to this classic(al tune).
"Air on a G String" Johann Sebastian Bach
Sunday, March 6, 2011
"I Can't Dance" Genesis
I'm not sure how recently this actually happened, but I just read about Phil Collins' declaration of retirement. Here's a tribute to his legend.
"I Can't Dance" Genesis
Saturday, March 5, 2011
"Woman to Woman" Shirley Brown
One of the project directors enjoys playing this song when were driving between locations. An assistant who we call Aysta (meaning iron man in Xhosa). Iron man indeed.
"Woman to Woman" Shirley Brown
Friday, March 4, 2011
"For You And Your Denial" Yellowcard
I could have sworn this band no longer existed. Let the rock-violining continue.
"For You And Your Denial" Yellowcard
Thursday, March 3, 2011
"End of the Road" Boyz II Men
The locals we work with at one of the volunteer projects put this song on repeat while we cleaned/organized a room for an hour. There are worse songs for such circumstances.
"End of the Road" Boyz II Men
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
"Circle of Life" The Lion King
ES, on of the other Americans in the volunteer house starts most mornings by walking out onto the deck, throwing open her arms, and belting the start of this song. It's perfect, really.
"Circle of Life" The Lion King
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
"Sold My Soul" Goldfish
This band is quite popular in SA right now. I'm trying to acquire the taste.
"Sold My Soul" Goldfish
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
"Hello" Martin Solveig feat. Dragonette
I've heard this track at least three times since arriving in South Africa.
"Hello" Martin Solveig feat. Dragonette
Saturday, February 26, 2011
"Only Girl (In The World)" Rihanna
I'm spending the next month in a volunteer house with ten girls! Today I was singing a parody version of this song to myself: "Only Guy (In This House)". Feel free to sing the new lyrics along too.
"Only Girl (In The World)" Rihanna
Friday, February 25, 2011
"Cough Syrup" Young the Giant
It's pretty easy to overload on Kwaito music. I find that interspersing it with dashes of your favorite genres makes it more palatable. (If I had listened to the whole "Y the G" album before posting a track in December, this would've been the one)
"Cough Syrup" Young the Giant
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
"Nelson Mandela" The Special A.K.A.
This song's chorus was ingrained in my head after visiting the Apartheid Museum. It's not a great song, but it is for a pretty great guy.
"Nelson Mandela" The Special A.K.A.
Monday, February 21, 2011
"Civilian" Wye Oak
This cover depicts exactly how I would handle the Johannesburg heat, if only Joburg had beaches.
"Civilian" Wye Oak
Sunday, February 20, 2011
"Yellow" Coldplay
This song is dedicated to my good friend JV, who spent a couple hours of his Sunday helping me prove to South African Airways that I had been vaccinated for Yellow Fever. Thank you.
"Yellow" Coldplay
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
"Rebel Rebel" Seu Jorge
This Brazilian artist was recommended to me by AC. I enjoy its ability to make me want to nap.
"Rebel Rebel" Seu Jorge
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
"Beautiful" Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell
Today we went to Parque Lage where the end of this music video was filmed. It was a most awesome location. Video link below...
"Beautiful" Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell
"Beautiful" Music Video @ Parque Lage
Monday, February 14, 2011
"I Know You Know" Esperanza Spalding
For those still wondering who the Best New Artist grammy winner is, I present to you my jazz bassist/singer dream girl.
"I Know You Know" Esperanza Spalding
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
"Firework" Katy Perry
A tribute to our new Brazilian friend GC. Thanks for showing us gringos around.
"Firework" Katy Perry
Friday, February 11, 2011
"Whip My Hair" Willow Smith
This song was heard today at the Cristo de Redentor statue. Jesus, despite Willow's insistence that he whip his hair, was unfazed. (Sorry this song is so terrible)
"Whip My Hair" Willow Smith
Thursday, February 10, 2011
"Copacabana" Barry Manilow
I never thought I would feature Barry Manilow on this blog, but this song was too obvious given Rio district MV and I are staying in.
"Copacabana" Barry Manilow
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
"Panama" Van Halen
En route to Rio de Janeiro I had a layover in Panama City. Though I didn't get to see the canal, I did get this song stuck in my head.
"Panama" Van Halen
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
"Nina Bonita" Chino y Nacho
It only took me a month to figure out what this rampant song was called...
"Nina Bonita" Chino y Nacho
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" Kenny Rogers
One of the volunteers has a host mom that loves Kenny Rogers. It's a point of hilarity.
"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" Kenny Rogers
Friday, February 4, 2011
"Alejate De Mi" Camila
A regular tune on the radio in the odontologia. Funny, I can hear something like this playing at my dentist's office at home too.
"Alejate De Mi" Camila
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
"Heal The World" Michael Jackson
Yesterday one of the lab techs asked me "Que dice en Espanol?", when this song came on the radio. Hopefully MJ's message was carried through in my attempted translation.
"Heal The World" Michael Jackson
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
"The Hustle" Van McCoy
There's a joke going around the volunteers where we yell "Do the Ashley!", and then mimic the absurd dancing of one of the other volunteers. Don't worry, she's in on it.
"The Hustle" Van McCoy
Sunday, January 30, 2011
"Starlight" Muse
On Friday some of the volunteers went and watched El Turista at the movie theater. The movie was in English with Spanish subtitles, but concentrating on the Spanish and feeling like I might be able to understand without the audio was cool. The movie itself was alright, but the use of this song in the credits was commendable.
"Starlight" Muse
Saturday, January 29, 2011
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