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www.ambiente.us OCTOBER | OCTUBRE 2009
MUSIC MAKES THE PEOPLE COME TOGETHER
by Herb Sosa
This issue we featured the great music & striking looks of Jason Antone, a multi-
talented musician & performer. A moment in his life, captured very eloquently
for Ambiente by our equally as talented and handsome JC Alvarez. As I found
myself bouncing along to the beats of Start to Move, and listening to the lyrics
“So much I have to say…The times before, I never felt it… Why should I lie to get
by, so you will accept me” - Really listening. I also found myself reflecting on the
impact that music has on all of us.
One of my earliest memories was of family parties, and the impact that music
had on everyone. No other song resonates in my mind more than Cuando Sali
de Cuba (When I left Cuba) by Argentinean singer & Composer Luis Aguile.
There was never a dry eye around as he slowly and passionately sang …Cuando
Salí de Cuba, deje mi vida, dej mi amor… Cuando Salí de Cuba, deje enterrado
mi Corazón... (…When I left Cuba, I left my life, I left my love… When I left Cuba,
I left my buried there…). So passionate and heartfelt was this song that it has
been translated to over 16 languages since he first wrote & sang in the late 60’s.
MUSIC MAKES THE PEOPLE COME TOGETHER
by Herb Sosa
This issue we featured the great music & striking looks of Jason Antone, a multi-
talented musician & performer. A moment in his life, captured very eloquently
for Ambiente by our equally as talented and handsome JC Alvarez. As I found
myself bouncing along to the beats of Start to Move, and listening to the lyrics
“So much I have to say…The times before, I never felt it… Why should I lie to get
by, so you will accept me” - Really listening. I also found myself reflecting on the
impact that music has on all of us.
One of my earliest memories was of family parties, and the impact that music
had on everyone. No other song resonates in my mind more than Cuando Sali
de Cuba (When I left Cuba) by Argentinean singer & Composer Luis Aguile.
There was never a dry eye around as he slowly and passionately sang …Cuando
Salí de Cuba, deje mi vida, dej mi amor… Cuando Salí de Cuba, deje enterrado
mi Corazón... (…When I left Cuba, I left my life, I left my love… When I left Cuba,
I left my buried there…). So passionate and heartfelt was this song that it has
been translated to over 16 languages since he first wrote & sang in the late 60’s.
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Mr Aguile passed away
this past week in Madrid,
but his legacy to the
Cuban exiles lives on
with every verse, every
hope for a return to
Cuba, and every tear.
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According to her bio,
Mercedes Sosa, known
as La Negra (July 9, 1935 -
October 4, 2009) was an
Argentine singer who was
popular throughout Latin America and internationally. With her roots in
Argentine folk music, Sosa became one of the preeminent exponents of
nueva canción. She gave voice to songs written by both Brazilians and
Cubans. She was best known as the "voice of the voiceless ones". Sosa
performed in venues such as the Lincoln Center in New York City, the
Théâtre Mogador in Paris and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, as well as
sell-out shows in New York's Carnegie Hall and the Roman Coliseum during
her final decade of life. Her career spanned four decades and she has
been the recipient of several Grammy awards and nominations, including
three nominations which will be decided posthumously. She served as an
ambassador for UNICEF.
this past week in Madrid,
but his legacy to the
Cuban exiles lives on
with every verse, every
hope for a return to
Cuba, and every tear.
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According to her bio,
Mercedes Sosa, known
as La Negra (July 9, 1935 -
October 4, 2009) was an
Argentine singer who was
popular throughout Latin America and internationally. With her roots in
Argentine folk music, Sosa became one of the preeminent exponents of
nueva canción. She gave voice to songs written by both Brazilians and
Cubans. She was best known as the "voice of the voiceless ones". Sosa
performed in venues such as the Lincoln Center in New York City, the
Théâtre Mogador in Paris and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, as well as
sell-out shows in New York's Carnegie Hall and the Roman Coliseum during
her final decade of life. Her career spanned four decades and she has
been the recipient of several Grammy awards and nominations, including
three nominations which will be decided posthumously. She served as an
ambassador for UNICEF.
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According to a dear friend of mine, Mercedez Sosa & her music was much
more personal for him. “When I immigrated to the U.S, I was very
depressed the first few months here, full of pain for having left my loved
ones behind. Enduring the pains of indifference, it was a CD of Mercedes
Sosa that rescued me from my loneliness & nostalgia.”
Music makes the people come together - Madonna
Stephen Gatley of the global sensation group Boyzone and his civil
partner Andy Cowles, 31, had been drinking at the Black Cat, the biggest
gay club in Palma, Majorca, where they were on holiday. After going to
sleep at his apartment, Gately was found kneeling against the sofa with
his head in a pillow. Cowles and a family member tried to revive him but
were unsuccessful.
Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern told the BBC “It's such a tragedy.
Boyzone and Stephen Gately have been part of Irish life and far wider
than that for 15 years and with such success. It's a huge, huge tragedy, he
was only 33.” Sir Elton John called him “the kindest, gentlest soul.” In
1999, Gately took the brave decision to come out as gay in an interview
with the Sun. A year later, the band split following the decision of lead
singer, Ronan Keating to pursue a solo career.
In 2006, he became one of the first gay celebrities to hold a civil
partnership, when he wed long-term partner Cowles. The world lost a
handsome, talented young man with life of possibilities ahead of him.
Andy Cowles lost his love, life partner & the music in his heart.
more personal for him. “When I immigrated to the U.S, I was very
depressed the first few months here, full of pain for having left my loved
ones behind. Enduring the pains of indifference, it was a CD of Mercedes
Sosa that rescued me from my loneliness & nostalgia.”
Music makes the people come together - Madonna
Stephen Gatley of the global sensation group Boyzone and his civil
partner Andy Cowles, 31, had been drinking at the Black Cat, the biggest
gay club in Palma, Majorca, where they were on holiday. After going to
sleep at his apartment, Gately was found kneeling against the sofa with
his head in a pillow. Cowles and a family member tried to revive him but
were unsuccessful.
Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern told the BBC “It's such a tragedy.
Boyzone and Stephen Gately have been part of Irish life and far wider
than that for 15 years and with such success. It's a huge, huge tragedy, he
was only 33.” Sir Elton John called him “the kindest, gentlest soul.” In
1999, Gately took the brave decision to come out as gay in an interview
with the Sun. A year later, the band split following the decision of lead
singer, Ronan Keating to pursue a solo career.
In 2006, he became one of the first gay celebrities to hold a civil
partnership, when he wed long-term partner Cowles. The world lost a
handsome, talented young man with life of possibilities ahead of him.
Andy Cowles lost his love, life partner & the music in his heart.
Music affects us all in different ways.
Sometimes we celebrate, smile, dance & sweat to it.
Sometimes we cuddle up & make love to it.
Sometimes we cry our hearts out to it.
We all have that song that gets to us. Remind of something, somewhere
or someone. Edith Piaf's rendition of La Vie En Rose. Con los años que me
quedan by Gloria Estefan. Born in the U.S.A. by The Boss. Ros Royce's Love
don't live here anymore. Madonna's Don't cry for me Argentina. Alejandro
Sanz' Tiritas 'pa este corazón partido. My sisters version of Evergreen. K.D.
Lang performing So in Love. The list is infinite. The feelings, always intense.
No matter how or why it moves you, you should never stop singing,
dancing, hoping & feeling.
CLICK HERE for more by Herb Sosa
Copyright 2009|Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.
Sometimes we celebrate, smile, dance & sweat to it.
Sometimes we cuddle up & make love to it.
Sometimes we cry our hearts out to it.
We all have that song that gets to us. Remind of something, somewhere
or someone. Edith Piaf's rendition of La Vie En Rose. Con los años que me
quedan by Gloria Estefan. Born in the U.S.A. by The Boss. Ros Royce's Love
don't live here anymore. Madonna's Don't cry for me Argentina. Alejandro
Sanz' Tiritas 'pa este corazón partido. My sisters version of Evergreen. K.D.
Lang performing So in Love. The list is infinite. The feelings, always intense.
No matter how or why it moves you, you should never stop singing,
dancing, hoping & feeling.
CLICK HERE for more by Herb Sosa
Copyright 2009|Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.