Are you in the Holiday Spirit? 5 Unmatched Gifts for Music Lovers

“Christmas Music” by elycefeliz is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

With the holiday season fast approaching why not start looking for the perfect gift for music lovers that is completely unique and unmatched. From different shops over the internet, here is a carefully chosen list of 5 gifts that speak to the heart of our blog, music, for the special people in your lives. Continue reading

The Lullaby List: Freddy’s Musical Tribute to Serenade his Moon

A sweet note Freddy Rodriguez left for his moon. Photo provided by Freddy.

In our latest feature titled “The Lullaby List,” where we share the playlist of everyday people, Freddy Rodriguez shares, in his own words, the story behind his one and only playlist created for his one and only “moon”. Continue reading

“Jackie Blue” Makes Me Think of You

A photo of Danielle Jae Marcott and her Dad.

A photo of Danielle and her Dad. Photo provided by Danielle Jae Marcott

“I landed in New York for the first-time… and driving from the airport, the song that was playing on the radio was ‘Jackie Blue’ by the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, which was odd…I haven’t heard it on the radio since.

That was the memory shared by Danielle Jae Marcott, a 22-year-old Filipino American teaching assistant that spoke to me over the phone from the comfort of her Woodside apartment, reminiscing on one of her fondest moments moving to New York.

In Cebu, Philippines, back in 2011, Danielle’s father lost his battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He died in their home with Danielle nearby. Amid the pain of losing a father and a husband, Danielle’s mother decided they needed a change of scenery. She moved to New York in January of 2013. Continue reading