music
Vivaldi
where did all the time go? I've been a bulb waiting for spring. Also, I sold my Canon 1DS ii only to realise I missed it and ended up buying a mark iii. There really isn't anything like the feel of a big heavy camera! Here's to new birth of creativity for 2019!
I came across the Tuna de Medicina do Porto on myself way through town this morning. At first I thought they must be Jewish or Romanian or something but they are actually Portuguese. Wikipedia says "A tuna is a group of university students in traditional university dress who play traditional instruments and sing serenades. The tradition originated in Spain and Portugal in the 13th century as a means of students to earn money or food. Nowadays students don't belong to a "tuna" for money nor food, but seeking to keep a tradition alive, for fun, to travel a lot and to meet new people from other universities."
I caught him playing Stairway to Heaven
It's impressive that these students were studying medicine but still had time to play musical instruments and learn to sing in harmony to a professional level. I guess if they ever give up the day job, they will be set!
patches cover a cloak but room to spare
They were not singing to anyone but could've been making money as buskers
I'm guessing the guys with more experience are judging the newer fish
I was impressed by the fact that they just arrived from Australia, were probably jetlagged but seemed to be singing and playing music just for the fun of it rather than hawking tourists. Even though they could've made a killing with their talent! I wish them well on their journey and next performance wherever it may be.
apparently these guys' hairdos are the result of a lost bet
African rhythm
mini koto
found at a Munich flea market - a 1975 plastic Japanese musical instrument made to resemble a much bigger wooden one. It is actually tunable and can play a tune in the right hands. It even comes with some tunes to get you started. Now it sits on my desk in case I feel the need for a bit of traditional theme at work.
B'ham hip hop street performer (Canon 6D)
