When we talk about “military,” what exactly are we thinking? Or rather, what do we imagine for this word? From my perspective as a visitor who grew up in an authoritarian country, before I travelled to Edinburgh, I thought the “military tattoo” was just a synonym for “military parade.” The latter often uses strict formations, precise marching, and almost mechanical uniformity to demonstrate collective power. However, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (hereafter referred to as REMT) showed me how they are totally different in an incredible way.
January 2024 turns out to be an excellent time to appreciate world-renowned artists and beautiful new productions as we continue the joys of the recent Holiday Season.
It’s a story that began with a song.
It is also a story that began long before the song or the book came to be.
The story began when the first enslaved people came to what is now the United States.
“You brought me here
to build a house...”
Rhiannon Giddens begins the song, and the text of Build a House.
EVERY time the extraordinary musician Russ Hewitt releases a new CD, I am overjoyed at the musical gift he has given the world. His latest CD, Chasing Horizons, is gorgeous, soulful, and utterly addicting. I think you will feel the same, too.
We translate the digital heartbeat of songs into one-of-a-kind artworks to raise money for nonprofits addressing the world’s most pressing problems.
“Josh Recommends” by Josh Garrick – For October 2021
The Arts Scene in Central Florida is chock full of arts groups who can’t wait to get back into their performance spaces to – once again – share the extraordinary joys of LIVE performance with us. Read on -- there are classics for some and new works for others, and NOW is the time to reserve your tickets to become a part of it all …
“Josh Recommends” by Josh Garrick – in a Season Preview – Fall 2021
The Arts Scene in Central Florida is chock full of wondrous arts groups who can’t wait to get back into their performance spaces to – once again – share the extraordinary joys of LIVE performance with us. Read on, my friends. There are classics for some and new works for others, and NOW is the time to reserve your tickets to become a part of it all …
“Josh Recommends” for the week of August 6, 2021 by Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the week of July 23, 2021 by Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the week of July 16, 2021 by Josh Garrick
Final Weekend --