Latin Music USA is a series of documentary on PBS that explores the story of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots. The four videos cover from Latin jazz and mambo to salsa, Tejano, Chicago rock, Latin pop and reggae ton. … [Read more...] about Latin Music USA: The Salsa Revolution on PBS
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Ricky Martin Concert in Tijuana, Mexico 2014
Ricky Martin Concert in Tijuana on Nov 30th My girl friend Marina loves Ricky Martin since she was little. I accompanied her to see Ricky Martin because she accompanied me to go see my favorite Salsero (salsa singer) Marc Anthony for the last two times. This was such a popular concert and actually some of my coworkers and friends were at the venue … [Read more...] about Ricky Martin Concert in Tijuana, Mexico 2014
Fiesta Colombiana
Fiesta Colombiana was successful. My 2nd home party was to share my wonderful experience in Colombia with friends. It was truly fun to prepare the party. I utilize the most of my experience as a destination marketer. What I first did was to displaye all the items I brought from Colombia- food, sweets, accesories, magazines, candies, and more. This time I brought back a variety of food. … [Read more...] about Fiesta Colombiana
May’s SkyDiving
Tonight I am filled with a great sense of achievement and exhilaration! Skydiving- you get equipped and get on the tiny plane, and jump out of the plane at 10,000 feet high. You freefall at 120MPH for 30 seconds or so, then parachute opens. It is funny that you actually can't feel that you are freefalling. You only hear the sound of the wind. You enjoy my skydiving experience, here you … [Read more...] about May’s SkyDiving
Taiko show- Japanese drumming
Friday after work. Sneaked out of office at five, I crossed the border back, drove up to La Jolla, had single dinner at Pho La Jolla. Vietnamese bun noodle with chicken. I know.. I hear some of you say that is not authentic. Well, that's not the matter because I am a Japanese, and I enjoy eating "fake" rolls! I should confess I like Pho La Jolla. That is the place when I am in that area, … [Read more...] about Taiko show- Japanese drumming
Dr Seahorse
On this blog, I would like to introduce some of my favorite San Diego artists. Dr Seahorse is truly my favorite. They are unique. I love their music and performance. I know about them thanks to my professor Brian. He knows all the cool stuff in San Diego and more. He is such a fun guy- he speaks French, Spanish and Italian. That evening he, his assistant Margo and I went to the concert after … [Read more...] about Dr Seahorse
Grupo Niche Concert in San Diego 2010
Dream-Like Night with Grupo Niche On Thursday July 22nd of 2010, I had a dream-like night at Grupo Niche Concert at Blue Agave Nightclub San Diego. Niche is the one-and-only, world-famous salsa band from Cali, Colombia. The City of Cali is located 30 minutes flight from Bogota, the Capitol city of Colombia, and is known as salsa heaven. I leanred about the show the day before the concert. … [Read more...] about Grupo Niche Concert in San Diego 2010
Bachata!!
Viva salsa, viva bachata!! … [Read more...] about Bachata!!