Monday, August 31, 2009

seis poemas


New Susana Baca CD available today: Seis Poemas.

Six poetic songs for $6.99.

Hearing Susana's voice on the radio for the first time remains one of my most vivid memories, almost 10 years later. Please give this new CD a listen.

Eco de Sombras is another Susana Baca CD I highly (highly) recommend. For more on Susana Baca, click here.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

lizz lopez


New story posted:
Lizz Lopez, painter from Hollywood, CA.

Even more than usual --
I really enjoyed writing this one.

Hope she becomes a favorite artist of yours.

Full story available at
www.athousandstories.com

Hope all is well,

{gregory}

Friday, August 21, 2009

new blog




Welcome to search for the new land.

The title comes from a song written by trumpeter Lee Morgan (right). One of my all-time favorite jazz recordings, and I think fitting for the kinds of posts to follow.

There's still a lot I'm not sure about, including just how often I'll keep up with it. But I'll try to share what's special. What's elusive. And some random stuff, too. What I'm searching for, what I'm finding.

Part of the search began about two years ago, with a project entitled A Thousand Stories. It's a documentary that features the artists of today. Through an interview and storytelling process I try to touch on the mystery of creativity, and reveal what's on the minds of these brilliant musicians, poets, illustrators, painters, and more.

So I'll let you know when new stories are posted on the website. Even with the new blog, I'm still going to keep the diary page on the site; perhaps saving it for very special entries of one kind or another.

Hope you enjoy,
{gregory}

(photo credit: Francis Wolff)