At some point yesterday (Saturday), I noticed that my subscriptions that had been posted on Saturday had been changed to Friday. I didn’t think much of it until my Soulful Sundays post ended up date stamped March 19th instead of 20th. And I know I posted well past midnight. I checked my time settings and realized that WP didn’t automatically update after the time change last week. I’m not sure...

In the summer of 1999 or 2000, my friend, Cathi, invited me to see a documentary film she said she knew I’d love. I had never heard about the Buena Vista Social Club before we got to the theater but I wasn’t disappointed. From the opening scenes, I was transported to Havana. And the music struck a chord in my soul. I was so moved, I watched the documentary with...

Sundays, for me, are usually lazy days. I putter, lounge, read, snooze and, of course, listen to music. What I listen to depends on my mood. Sometimes, it’s soothing jazz. Other times, it’s music that gets me on my feet – I just love to dance. For this week’s Soulful Sundays post, I want to share the work of a musician who has become one of my favorites. I was...

The customs and immigration officer at Léon M’ba International Airport in Libreville, Gabon began digging into my suitcase all the while asking me the usual questions, what is your purpose for visiting Gabon, where will you be staying, etc. Then he saw my music and stopped. You know Akendengué? he asked, surprise and delight registering on his face simultaneously. Normally, when I travel in the Caribbean and especially in Africa,...