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Lila Downs in concert
As my interest in world music continues to develop, some names come up increasingly often. Though I had heard only snippets of her music, the voice of cantante mexicana Lila Downs persuaded me …
- Originally published: 25 Jul 2007 in Concerts
Córdoba
Containing some 500,00 inhabitants, tenth century Córdoba was home to Europe’s largest urban population. The Caliphate, a dynasty of Ummayad rulers exiled from their Syrian homelands, held sway over rich hinterlands that supported …
- Originally published: 15 Apr 2008 in Europe
Eastbourne
J and I spent the recent wet Bank Holiday weekend in Eastbourne, visiting Jim Wilding and his son Ashley. The weather did destroy a lot of good photo opportunities. As soon as we …
- Originally published: 5 Jun 2007 in UK
In Bruges
Director: Martin McDonagh United Kingdom, 2008 In Bruges tells the story of two hitmen who lie low after a contract in the picturesque Belgian city. This is McDonagh’s first feature-length effort, having started out …
- Originally published: 21 Apr 2008 in Film
Stasimuseum Normannenstraße
Though the fledgling East German state was tied to a democratic process by wartime Allied agreements, in practice democracy was nominal since all parties were members of a coalition controlled by the …
- Originally published: 30 Mar 2009 in Museums & Galleries
Who is that guy?
Hello you. I'm Mike Padgett and I work in the technology sector as an Information Designer.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm based in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is St Feuillien Brune.