Maestro's Choice - Satish Vyas

Advantages: fun, entertaining, good value for money
Disadvantages: none

...Yet another rainy day, your young children are bored, you want to do some housework but really don’t want to leave them watching television AGAIN. So what do you do? Simple put some music on. Now there’s an idea, but what music would they like? They’re too young to be into pop music yet and daddy’s Bob Marley isn’t really quite their scene either. Well I’ll stop you having to use too many brain cells – as I have the answer right here in front of me. It’s called “Children’s Choice” and is a collection of “Children’s favourite nursery songs” which is available at the Early Learning Centre. I was given our copy as a Christmas present for Tafara so I’m afraid I don’t know how much it costs. However, I can say with all certainty that I would... Read review

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Advantages: The pinnacle of punk rock greatness!
Disadvantages: None

...’s time that this band got some serious recognition (they’ve been recording music for 11 years!). Get yourself a copy of any of their albums. You won’t be disappointed. Tracks: 1. Struggle 2. I Know You Well 3. Sensible 4. A-OK 5. You Lied 6. Promises 7. Big Choice 8. It's Not Over 9. Velocity 10. Debt 11. Late 12. Untitled 13. Disconnected 14. Bikeage... Read review

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Advantages: Amazing melodies and profound beautiful lyrics
Disadvantages: Absolutely none

.... ***************************************** It is very difficult to "judge" an album of this maestro, and indeed I will do no such thing. I will merely try to describe what I personally feel about his music, adding some information, only very little, as there is so much to say about this man. To fully appreciate Silvio's music, an understanding of Spanish is extremely useful, although certainly not a necessity; but his lyrics are as important as his music, if not more so. They are heart felt poems about various topics; love, life, personal reflections and injustice in the world. His is deeply and has always been deeply motivated by all the injustices going on in the world, including of course, the embargo on his native Cuba, where he has always resided and still does. In his latest album "Cita Con Angeles" (Rendez-vous with Angels), there is a song which carries the same title... Read review

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