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Jay Chou – Qi Li Xiang (Orange Jasmine)

Karin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:53:03 +0000

A lovely song from a young Taiwanese singer.

Jay Chou's musical style is similar to most singers in Asia, but it can be argued that he has created his own genre of music. His early work emphasizes R&B influences, but as his popularity skyrocketed and more albums came out, his style slowly changed into something that many people call "Jay style". Wikipedia

Karin

Originally posted 2007-02-21 10:33:46.

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Kings of Convenience, I’d rather dance

Karin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:27 +0000

This is a favorite of mine from the Norwegian group, and a cute video, suitable for the kiddos. This one should make you happy.

Get up and dance (even with the kiddos)!

We should all dance like Susan Sarandon in The Banger Sisters

Karin

Originally posted 2007-02-08 09:13:39.

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Jero singing Enko part 2

Karin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:06:37 +0000

More from Gordon:

Jerome interviewed by Kyung Lah of CNN/TalkAsia. She lives there too.
This reporter is so into this interview. She gets it too, in her way.

Jero: American Enka Singer 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3gdVIc2x4Y&feature=related

Jero: American Enka Singer 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W7walkSeE8&feature=related

Jero: American Enka Singer 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nZpm8TcIhI&feature=related

http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/lah.kyung.html

'Anchors & Reporters-- Kyung Lah'

Watch the interview, and listen to both Jerome interviewed and listen to her,
she's been there since Nov 2007, but pay attention to both.
I know only a little about Kyung Lah, her career via the link below, but I
guarantee you, she is impressed by Jerome, she knows what it takes. Also,
guarantee you, regarding Enka, Jero-san is the real deal.

What if, one future day, my American Chinese-born daughters may one day wish to
move back to China for awhile as 20somethings? Will they be able to do well
enough as does Kyung Lah in Tokyo? She hasn't finished her 2nd year yet. He's
been there longer. Both receive their set of complexities. What might it be like
for my Daughters, if&when?
Can they be themselves and let it flow as does Jerome? He has peace.
What works is making friends, a kindred spirit or 2, happens when it happens,
then it might become home. Life is short, go when youngish.

Check out Jerome's path, besides his whole life, his way of easing into it all--
Desire to be there.Connected,language study.Picturing it in his head.
Age 15-- 2week trip
College exchange student, 3month stay.
Graduated, skills in his major, researched his job, moved there, ready to get
through the early weeks&months. Had a headache from thinking in Japanese for a
few initial weeks. Ha! He's cool.

Please always respect Adult Adoptees from Western nations that have moved
overseas to birthcultures, to study,live&work there. Much respect to you all,
those of IAT, those one can follow via the web.
One might enjoy following Jane Trenka's blog. Alot happening:

http://jjtrenka.wordpress.com/

Originally posted 2009-03-30 15:47:57.

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Chris Daughtry’s new single, It’s not over

Karin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:52:12 +0000

Our paper had an article on him this morning...

Karin

Originally posted 2007-02-02 08:14:01.

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Reader of the day, Dedicated to the one I love, Mamas and the Papas

Karin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:01:44 +0000

Joann wrote me: I SO enjoy your blog. It's great!.... intresting, fun, inspiring, educational... Thank you!

Thanks, Joann, you are my reader of the day today.

It's almost impossible to believe that Denny Doherty left us this January. What a beautiful voice!

Karin

Originally posted 2007-02-03 11:30:58.

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Jackson Browne Runnin on Empty

Karin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:50:18 +0000

Same song with Bruce Springsteen

Originally posted 2007-04-28 09:06:28.

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Jake Shimabukuro LIVE Concert: Crazy G (encore)

Karin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:27:34 +0000

Originally posted 2007-04-24 07:12:33.

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Up on the housetop Reba McEntire

Karin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:41:20 +0000

Originally posted 2009-12-13 07:08:22.

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Antigone Rising Performs “Don’t Look Back” (in Manhattan)

Karin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:58:25 +0000

Originally posted 2007-05-12 15:57:14.

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Samira Said – Leila Habibi

Karin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:42:30 +0000

And here it is with the English translation:

Originally posted 2007-03-14 07:33:22.

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