Ok, so we survived the road trip to Montreal, it went really well actually. The snow had fallen the night before in Montreal, and they had a lot of it…
Continue reading “The snow has fallen (or has been dumped, to be more exact)”
Ok, so we survived the road trip to Montreal, it went really well actually. The snow had fallen the night before in Montreal, and they had a lot of it…
Continue reading “The snow has fallen (or has been dumped, to be more exact)”
Despite the extreme weather warnings, we were blessed with a lovely welcome from the sun as we journeyed towards Montreal.
We left very early to get a head start to avoid any meeting with the storm that was forecast.
The effect that the sun has on the scattered clouds above is always a pleasure to witness. The sun really warmed the car up inside, very deceptive as it was freezing outside!
Clearly the gritters have got the message, helping commuters along the way.
Yep, for you folks back in the UK, there is a Cornwall here too!
So here we go, a road trip to Montreal with the family…to visit more family which is always a joy. We are packed, car is booked, snacks are ready, books and CDs are selected, toys have been chosen… Continue reading “Leaving for Montreal…oh, better check the weather then?”
The Middle Eastern evening of spectacular sounds continues with something I was really not expecting, I love the words Ragas and Maqams. Continue reading “Near East Ensemble – Ragas and Maqams (part 1)”
We have been having some really nice weather in Toronto, Spring is definitely in the air, milder temperatures, birds singing (although they are probably as confused as we are regarding the weather) and you can just feel the change, the positive change towards milder weather and it certainly heightens the mood. Continue reading “This is no April Fool’s…”
If I was to say that the following video clips below that I share with you, mesmerised me, it would certainly be an underestimation of what I am trying to say! Continue reading “Dazzling drum display”
There is always a first time for everything, and listening to medieval vocal music live was definitely a first for me. Continue reading “Sacra Terra – Medieval Vocal Music”
Percussion and Sitar
Naghmeh Farahmand and Pejman Zahedian
The opening pieces of music were from two very gifted musicians. The Persian Duo did an excellent job of setting the scene at Beit Zatoun House for this evening of Middle East Flavour and Sound. Continue reading “Persian Duo”
A superb night of entertainment from the Middle East…sounds, sights and scrumptious flavours! Continue reading “Beit Zatoun House – An evening of Middle East sound and flavour”