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Gilberto Gil’s music: free (as in beer)

Monday, April 7, 2008

Among the many reasons to love musical artist and soon-to-be-former Culture Minister of Brazil, Gilberto Gil, is the fact that he has almost his entire catalog of music available on his website to listen to for free. Try these sambas:

Aquele Abraço
Chiclete com Banana

He sings ‘em slow . . .

Preciso Aprender a Só Ser

And fast . [...]

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Selva Negra Single Estate Coffee from Nicaragua

Friday, April 4, 2008

The local coffee roaster, Boston Stoker, introduced me to a delicious single-estate coffee from Selva Negra, Nicaragua. I was able to try some just-roasted, and although it’s frequently correct to wait a couple days after roasting to get the best flavor from brewing, what I tasted that day was smooth, sweet, and very easy to [...]

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