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Buffy Sainte-Marie: An Appreciation

It has taken me far too long to discover the treasure trove of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s music. The first nations indigenous woman from Canada has recorded some of the best ballads and protest songs I’ve ever heard. Whether it’s “Cod’ine” “Unknown Soldier,” or “Until it’s Time for You to Go,” Sainte-Marie potent lyricism and her sweet [...]

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You Heard It Here Last!

Fiesta Shalom, as the name suggests, is a street festival aimed at bridging Latino and Jewish cultures. It will be taking place this Sunday in Boyle Heights in front of the historical breed street synagogue but Quetzal, the seminal East Los Angeles band, won’t be there. It’s not that they weren’t invited. In fact they [...]

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