Musical Masala

September 24, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

In a previous post I highlighted the movie Wan Pipel, which portrayed quite a bit of traditional Surinamese Indian culture. This post will be somewhat of a continuation of that. I will also highlight a bit of Surinamese Indian culture. However, this post also offers a glimpse of the unique melting pot that is Suriname. […]

Just a random post…

July 3, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

A post showcasing beautiful Surinamese music

Some relaxation in crazy times… (2)

March 17, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

In my last post I took you on a trip to Jamaica with Jah9. Well, today my Youtube music journey will lead us to

Some relaxation in crazy times…

March 13, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

I will be the first to admit, that yes I’m scared and afraid right now. But God let me

Wow.., is he a prophet or what?

April 13, 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

In an old Kaiso mood again… This song was written in 1999, and performed in 2000. Only a mere 18 years later, and my, my, my, about half of what he’s singing seems to have come to pass and even seems so normal nowadays! LOL… Enjoy! See lyrics below. Source: Crazy – In Time To Come […]

Love in modern music

April 17, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Now, I’m not one to claim that there are absolutely no love songs being made anymore. There are quite a few. You just have to search for them. These particular songs, or well actually their music videos, stood out to me.

I shall stand!

April 15, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Have I ever told you guys how much I love Kassav? This band will go down in history as my all time favorite band. Their music transcends everything, including age and that’s a very hard thing to achieve. This song especially is one of my favorites. The best post break up song ever… ! Had […]

God and me (2)

January 18, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

I usually connect with God through music of various origins. Some examples:

Music is a wondrous thing!

August 21, 2015.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This song by the Nigerian artist Flavour is actually a remix of an older song by Cardinal Rex Lawson, a Nigerian musician from the 60tees. However, for his background rhythm Flavour used a Cuban melody that was first recorded in the 1930tees. This Cuban melody, a son pregón, is one of the most famous Cuban […]

What I miss in modern music

July 21, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

I love music, all kinds of music. From Bollywood songs about jingling jangling bangles, swaying hips and dia love flames, to soca songs about ramajay, rum and fête. From Motown classics to Coupé Decalé.