Category Archives: Music for a Sunday

Music for a Sunday: And it’s getting nearer

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Sabina Becker

I had a dream about trains last night, and this morning I came upon this stunning piece of history from this day in 1987. That settled my choice for this song. And this one:

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Music for a Sunday: Somebody who cares when you lose

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Sabina Becker

An old fave of mine, from a lovely lady: This was the first thing that came to mind for me this week, when I heard the sad news that Linda will no longer be able to sing. She was recently … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Mr. Murder

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Señor Matanza” (Mr. Murder), by Mano Negra (Black Hand) provides a hard look at reality in Colombia. Here are the lyrics: This city is property of Mr. Murder That jewel, that mine and that finca* and that sea, That paramilitary … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: MEOW!

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Sabina Becker

I’m sensing a theme developing here…hold on… Yes…the signal’s coming through louder now: Aha! Now I know what it is. It’s the Universe, saying it’s heard me wanting a cute little kitty, so one showed up on my doorstep just … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Nobody’s business but the Turks’…

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

For all the people in Istanbul (not Constantinople) who are protesting again. I wish I knew how to say “Keep up the good fight” in Turkish.

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Music for a Sunday: Happy Birthday, Chavecito

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Today is the Comandante’s 59th birthday. Since he’s no longer here to celebrate it, it’s up to us to do the work he left unfinished. And here is just the song for that: Feliz cumple, Chavecito. ¡Te amamos y extrañamos … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Can’t forget the Motor City

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Sabina Becker

It doesn’t matter what you wear, as long as you are there: A little Motown for a summer’s day. Since Detroit is having some rough times, here’s hoping that a revival is on its way.

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Music for a Sunday: Some songs for Trayvon

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Sabina Becker

You’ve got to be taught to be afraid… Paranoia strikes deep… You came out of the gloom, you pulled a trigger… Blood on the leaves, blood at the root… Far too many of you dying… Under this system…in this society… … Continue reading →

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