In the beginning, there was monophony. Basically just a bunch of monks moaning in monasteries. Oh, there were many other sacred and secular musical forms developing...
Electro-pop singer/songwriter Jane Lui has a new album that is her debut under her new performance identity, Surrija. The former San Diego artist who now lives...
Born and raised in Chicagoland in “Little Slavia,” I was introduced to Balkan music in my early childhood. I immediately loved the drums. The bass drum...
It took me five minutes to determine how to correctly spell “palette.” That’s weird, because it’s a word I use quite often. I mean, the stereotypical...
Robert Walter has long been known not only for his soul-drenched jazz organ but also for the variety of long-term projects he is part of. Originally...
San Diego County’s three greatest exports may be Ted Williams, Harold Land, and avocados. While most folks are familiar with the baseball Hall of Famer who...
Scott Samuels is a San Diego singer/songwriter whose website tags his music as “powerpop.” Part of the SD scene since the late ’80s, he has been...
Someone suggested to me that I get one of those t-shirts that reads “I may be old but I got to see all the good bands.”...
Once an attorney passes the state bar and takes an oath, he or she is authorized to practice law in that jurisdiction (state). A Juris Doctor...
Hello Troubadourians! I haven’t played for a live audience since November of 2019. That’s a long time but it feels longer. However, I’ve started rehearsing with...