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Ross (3282 KP) rated Best of the Classic Years by King Sunny Ade in Music
Apr 12, 2021
Rolling Stone's 465th greatest album of all time (2020)
Interesting African folk album, similar in style to the Soweto album and a clear inspiration for Paul Simon.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated Midsommar (2019) in Movies
Dec 10, 2019
Folk horror revival.
There has been a few folk horror films in recent years but they have all been pretty much passable. Then from out of nowhere which much fanfare came Midsomer.
It is very good. It works because you can believe it. You are on edge the whole film knowing something is going to happen or be living its all for nothing and it's in your head. Highly recommended
It is very good. It works because you can believe it. You are on edge the whole film knowing something is going to happen or be living its all for nothing and it's in your head. Highly recommended
Whit Stillman recommended The Harder They Come (1972) in Movies (curated)
David Byrne recommended Jean Redpath's Scottish Ballad Book by Jean Redpath in Music (curated)
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Fish-Boy in Books
Jun 18, 2018
Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale by Vanita Oelschlager is very cute story with colorful and delightful illustrations. In this story, an old Inuit man tells the story of Fish Boy. The Arctic region of North America is a land of long days, icy cold, hardy people and peculiar creatures. The Inuit people there have made traditional use of remarkable folk tales to find truth and explain the mysteries of an astonishing world.
In Fish-Boy, An Inuit Folk Tale, Vanita Oelschlager retells a tale passed down by a wise old Inuit. It's an origin story involving a little magic and a very odd boy with a large heart for friendship. On a journey with his new father, he must confront misfortune and the malice of cold hearted villagers. But he has a way and a lesson for all in the virtues of kindness and hospitality.
This book as it teaches kindness and a folk tale about a region that covers most of Canada. It can be used as a tool to teach children about folk tells and about different cultures and acceptance.
I received this ARC from Vanita Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I give this book 4/5 stars.
In Fish-Boy, An Inuit Folk Tale, Vanita Oelschlager retells a tale passed down by a wise old Inuit. It's an origin story involving a little magic and a very odd boy with a large heart for friendship. On a journey with his new father, he must confront misfortune and the malice of cold hearted villagers. But he has a way and a lesson for all in the virtues of kindness and hospitality.
This book as it teaches kindness and a folk tale about a region that covers most of Canada. It can be used as a tool to teach children about folk tells and about different cultures and acceptance.
I received this ARC from Vanita Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I give this book 4/5 stars.
Frank Turner recommended The Devil, The Heart & The Fight by Skinnt Lister in Music (curated)
Ross (3282 KP) rated The Indestuctible Beat of Soweto by Various Artists in Music
May 11, 2020 (Updated Apr 7, 2021)
Rolling Stone's 388th greatest album of all time (497th in the 2020 list)
A fairly listenable collection of African folk music. Not my cup of tea but easy to listen to.