Topic: soundtrack of your life

• When the going gets tough? do a Snoopy dance

  By: Christina | 2 Comments | Aug 23, 10:24pm ET

  Thanks to my Online Friend Ian, I have found the best way to shake off the blues, stop worrying about how to make $20 last to the end of the month, and … More

• Wordless Wednesday sung instead

  By: Christina | No Comments | Aug 19, 9:37pm ET

  When life gets hard and I find it difficult to breathe, I find it easier to sing.
  I’ve been doing a lot of singing, lately. And this is one song that makes everything … More

• Nearly Wordless Wednesday: poetry slam at the White House

  By: Christina | No Comments | May 13, 1:54pm ET

  Politico’s short video says so much about how things have changed…
  Poetry slams and jazz in the White House. And my favorite jazz musician of all time, Esperanza Spalding, in the House.
  It doesn’t … More

• Music for today: David Sylvian

  By: Christina | No Comments | Nov 13, 7:28pm ET

  I suppose my age is showing… but I remember David Sylvian when he was Japan. Such an incredible voice. Over the years he has worked on some incredible projects, but the album … More

• A single song for a single mother

  By: Christina | No Comments | Oct 3, 9:03pm ET

  I don’t usually listen to rap. But I saw this song’s lyrics and thought it beautiful. Hope you do too.

  Lyrics: Single Mother – Last Emperor

• Music for the single mother emotions: Bruno Cavallaro Quartet

  By: Christina | 3 Comments | Sep 15, 5:30pm ET

  I’m listening to the Bruno Cavallaro Quartet CD, Ciudadana Locura. The “Ciudadana triesteza“, to be exact. And yes, it is sad, as its name would imply. There’s something soul-soothing about this music, … More

• Esperanza, single mothers. That means 'hope'

  By: Christina | No Comments | Jun 27, 7:32am ET

  Two sides of the same coin. Women and musicians, both. Amazing women. You need to hear them both. Please.
  Meet Esperanza Spalding, unofficial angel of the 21st Century. I’ve never been so gobsmacked … More