Category: Music

Culture, History, Music, Travel

From Żelazowa Wola To Paris | The Story Of Chopin, The Poet Of The Piano | Art of Saudade

Art will save the world… Yes, I am strongly convinced that art will save the world. I don’t need any proof. Just Chopin’s soft piano during the dark night hours.  The year is 1787. What can be left of a world ravaged by tuberculosis and wars? Art, that strong human desire to fight destruction through creation.  Nicolas Chopin, a talented flute player from France, moves … Continue reading From Żelazowa Wola To Paris | The Story Of Chopin, The Poet Of The Piano | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Music, Quotes

Duke Ellington and his mistress named Music | Art of Saudade

Jazz music follows no rules. The beauty of jazz lies in improvisation and spontaneity. Unlike monarchies, the kingdom of Jazz imposed no rules or limitations. That’s why it’s hard to name one and only king or queen of jazz. Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald… All of these jazz masters are worthy of being called kings and queens.  One of the … Continue reading Duke Ellington and his mistress named Music | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Music, Quotes

10 Kurt Cobain Quotes About Life and Art | Art of Saudade

Kurt Cobain on Being Authentic “They laugh at me because I’m different; I laugh at them because they’re all the same.” “Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are” “I was tired of pretending that I was someone else just to get along with people, just for the sake of having friendships.” “I just hope I don’t become so blissful I … Continue reading 10 Kurt Cobain Quotes About Life and Art | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Music

Kurt Cobain’s Cry For Help | Why Hidden Messages Matter | Art of Saudade

Kurt. I was born four years after his death and I only got to discover his music when I was a teen.  Perfect timing. Kurt’s music was my personal introduction to rock music. I started as a passionate Nirvana fan, enjoyed the great Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and The Doors. Quite atypical for my age though. My love for rock music started when … Continue reading Kurt Cobain’s Cry For Help | Why Hidden Messages Matter | Art of Saudade

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Music, Quotes

The Birth of a Legend: Robert Nesta Marley

Bob Marley was born on this day in 1945. What a wonderful occasion to spend your Sunday binge listening to Bob’s greatest albums!  They say reggae music is special because it follows the rhythm of a human heartbeat. As Bob Marley said, when music hits you, you feel no pain. I discovered Bob when I was a kid, and I can only thank my parents … Continue reading The Birth of a Legend: Robert Nesta Marley

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Brazil, Culture, Happiness, Music

What Brazilian music taught me about happiness

Whenever we think of Brazil, the first thoughts that come to our mind are usually its stunning beaches, carnaval, and beautiful warm weather. We always tend to associate this image with happiness. But what does Brazilian music tell us about happiness? Listening to samba can certainly boost some serotonin and lift your mood, but have you ever thought of the origins of this famous Brazilian … Continue reading What Brazilian music taught me about happiness

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