Music – Frank Bures

Rain the Color of Blue With a Little Red in It

The Tuareg remake of Purple Rain. More here.

Hemingway (Negrita)

“Pour your rage into the rage of the sea. Maybe there’s a beach behind the next page.”

Many Globes, Many Hits

Came back from Mexico humming this tune. Can’t believe this wasn’t on every radio station in America. (A little context here.)

Very sad to say goodbye to one of the greatest musicians in one of the greatest musical traditions. Tabu Ley Rochereau, 73, passed away November 30, 2013. Here’s some old footage of him with another of my favorites, his partner Mbilia Bel. (Via Africa is a Country)