Thursday, May 3 2007
The Resilient Works of Roberto Bolaño: Raccoon-Resistant, Water Resistant, Immortal
Roberto Bolaño's Los Detectives Salvajes, like so many good works, traverses time, language, cultures, and survives a bit battered, but little worse for the wear.
Friday, April 6 2007
On Revolutions, Civil War and Dictators: The Work of Ryszard Kapuscinski
Kapuscinski, a master of subjective journalism, once referred to news agency reporters as “terrible victims of information”.
Thursday, March 1 2007
Brazilian Choro Music: The Oldest Jazz
Before jazz, before samba and bossa nova, before even Stravinsky had been born, musicians in 19th century Rio were testing their virtuosity playing choro tunes.
Friday, February 2 2007
Tropicália: Brazil’s Musical Revolution Turns 40
Tropicália would combine the cosmopolitan sensibilities and lyrical precision of rock with the entire geological depth of Brazil's considerable musical tradition.
