Postmambo Studies
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Immmersive music seminars involving travel, led by Ned Sublette. No website, DM for details. Reposts appreciated.
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The year in music, as selected by DJ Darlyne Komukama, a curator of the Nyege Nyege Festival.
The year in music
As selected by DJ Darlyne Komukama, a curator of the Nyege Nyege Festival.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The year in music, as selected by DJ Darlyne Komukama, a curator of the Nyege Nyege Festival.
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tesla owners admitting without shame they don’t know how to drive anymore
December 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
tesla owners admitting without shame they don’t know how to drive anymore
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This isn’t just New Orleans, this is the brilliant and beautiful Women With A Vision
December 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This isn’t just New Orleans, this is the brilliant and beautiful Women With A Vision
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This is called repression, pure and simple.
Armed ICE agents trapped US citizens in a restaurant and demanded their papers. Federal agents walked into East African restaurants in Cedar-Riverside, MN. They closed and blocked the doors. Then they demanded to see everyone’s papers. Every person present was a US citizen.
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's cra...
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December 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This is called repression, pure and simple.
So if it's not actually about arresting immigrants with criminal records, what's this whole terror campaign about? The article does not say.
December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
So if it's not actually about arresting immigrants with criminal records, what's this whole terror campaign about? The article does not say.
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But shall this crazed old man be tamely suffered to drag a whole ship’s company down to doom with him?
December 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
But shall this crazed old man be tamely suffered to drag a whole ship’s company down to doom with him?
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Having a hard time with anything that has a plot. Just seems so silly to me. There's a protagonist, an antagonist and something at stake? Sorry, life is nothing like that.
December 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Having a hard time with anything that has a plot. Just seems so silly to me. There's a protagonist, an antagonist and something at stake? Sorry, life is nothing like that.
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This is the desert of the real. The Wachowskis called it. But like Bernie says, no one wants this. Folks are organizing in amazing ways.
Mark Zuckerberg is building a data center in Louisiana that will use 3x more electricity than all of New Orleans.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
Oligarchs want YOU to pay for these data centers with higher water & electric bills.
Americans must fight back against billionaires who put profits over people.
December 12, 2025 at 6:32 AM
This is the desert of the real. The Wachowskis called it. But like Bernie says, no one wants this. Folks are organizing in amazing ways.
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I use about 3kg of filament a week across two printers running 24/7 - it all just goes out, no sales - whistles use less than 2g of filament, so a 1kg roll of filament becomes about 600 whistles. Consider sending a roll of bright ugly filament (or 4) from my wishlist: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I use about 3kg of filament a week across two printers running 24/7 - it all just goes out, no sales - whistles use less than 2g of filament, so a 1kg roll of filament becomes about 600 whistles. Consider sending a roll of bright ugly filament (or 4) from my wishlist: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
How they’re organizing in NOLA.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/new-orlean...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/new-orlean...
New Orleans Is Watching You, Fuckers.
As the feds chase immigrants, a city chases the feds.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
How they’re organizing in NOLA.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/new-orlean...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/new-orlean...
Great piece. I first heard “Ridin’ my thumb to Mexico” while driving around Albuquerque, where it was real. For me it’s been canon ever since. A still unique projection of being musically American.
Because of the writing/listening time involved, I should probably go w/ the three Best Country Albums projects I did, one for 1975, '85 and '95--each two parts, each including 100+ titles. But my faves were essays on Ozark Princess Chappel Roan and my appreciation of Johnny Rodriguez (1/2)
December 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Great piece. I first heard “Ridin’ my thumb to Mexico” while driving around Albuquerque, where it was real. For me it’s been canon ever since. A still unique projection of being musically American.
Also, it's kind of . . . useful to have people in the United States who have an educated understanding of Latin America?
So many things to say but I just want to point to the example of “Latin American studies” being a useless major in the piece and make sure everyone knows Reading is 70% Latino? Denying Albright the chance to learn Lat Am studies is a kind of affront against the community
![As of the 2020 United States census, Reading had a population of 95,112. Of which, 68.9% were Hispanic/Latino, 18.9% were non-Hispanic White, 8.5% were non-Hispanic Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Native American or Pacific Islander, and 2.9% mixed or other. 32]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gqllgdedbi7d5fr5augmnvq7/bafkreibnurhzhsir62m7xguu57kmhigzewsd5vlwmm6hqerakfvaq556py@jpeg)
December 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Also, it's kind of . . . useful to have people in the United States who have an educated understanding of Latin America?
"Every year's a great year for music."
Yes. Musicians do their job right, year in and year out.
Yes. Musicians do their job right, year in and year out.
New at No Fences Review: I offer thoughts on my favorites of the year. Every year's a great year for music, and 2025 was no exception. Please share and subscribe!
(Godspeed, Raul Malo. Te amamos mucho.)
(Godspeed, Raul Malo. Te amamos mucho.)
Best of 2025: Charles' Version
Charles Hughes picks his favorite albums of the year
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December 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"Every year's a great year for music."
Yes. Musicians do their job right, year in and year out.
Yes. Musicians do their job right, year in and year out.
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SHARE NOW: Texas just got a whole lot louder. Jasmine Crockett is running for the United States Senate and Republicans should be terrified. She’s smart, fearless, relentless, and she doesn’t back down from anybody. This is the matchup Texas deserves. Let’s go.
December 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
SHARE NOW: Texas just got a whole lot louder. Jasmine Crockett is running for the United States Senate and Republicans should be terrified. She’s smart, fearless, relentless, and she doesn’t back down from anybody. This is the matchup Texas deserves. Let’s go.
Nothing from Cuba???????????!!!!!!!!!!! 😮
From Bad Bunny’s celebration of Puerto Rican roots to Silvana Estrada’s lovely reminder to embrace the present, here's what we loved this year.
The 50 Best Latin and Spanish-Language Albums of 2025
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December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Nothing from Cuba???????????!!!!!!!!!!! 😮
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If you need some hope, this piece might give it to you—plus @willbunch.bsky.social is always worth reading.
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There was revolution in the air in New Orleans when the Border Patrol invaded their city - as brave citizens blew whistles, chased convoys, and confronted masked agents of a tyrannical government
From Minneapolis to Manhattan, an uprising has begun. A special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/immi...
From Minneapolis to Manhattan, an uprising has begun. A special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/immi...
In New Orleans and across U.S., anger over ICE raids sparks a 2nd American Revolution | Will Bunch
Everyday folks are rising up to resist immigration raids with whistles, car chases, and noisy protests. Revolution is in the air.
www.inquirer.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
If you need some hope, this piece might give it to you—plus @willbunch.bsky.social is always worth reading.
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There’s a no paywall link in the replies.
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Rafael Ithier, founder and pianist of Puerto Rico’s longtime #1 salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and previously pianist of Cortijo y su Combo, dies at 99.
La música latina lamenta este domingo la partida de Rafael Ithier, director musical y uno de los fundadores de la emblemática orquesta de salsa El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, quien falleciera en la noche del sábado a sus 99 años por complicaciones de salud.
La música latina llora la muerte de Ithier, director musical del Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
La música latina lamenta este domingo la partida de Rafael Ithier, director musical y uno de los fundadores de la emblemática orquesta de salsa El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, quien falleciera en la noche del sábado a sus 99 años por complicaciones de salud.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Rafael Ithier, founder and pianist of Puerto Rico’s longtime #1 salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and previously pianist of Cortijo y su Combo, dies at 99.
Rafael Ithier, founder and pianist of Puerto Rico’s longtime #1 salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and previously pianist of Cortijo y su Combo, dies at 99.
La música latina lamenta este domingo la partida de Rafael Ithier, director musical y uno de los fundadores de la emblemática orquesta de salsa El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, quien falleciera en la noche del sábado a sus 99 años por complicaciones de salud.
La música latina llora la muerte de Ithier, director musical del Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
La música latina lamenta este domingo la partida de Rafael Ithier, director musical y uno de los fundadores de la emblemática orquesta de salsa El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, quien falleciera en la noche del sábado a sus 99 años por complicaciones de salud.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Rafael Ithier, founder and pianist of Puerto Rico’s longtime #1 salsa orchestra El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico and previously pianist of Cortijo y su Combo, dies at 99.
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
True ease in writing comes from art, not chance,
As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
'Tis not enough no harshness gives offense;
The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
'Tis not enough no harshness gives offense;
The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 AM
True ease in writing comes from art, not chance,
As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
'Tis not enough no harshness gives offense;
The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
'Tis not enough no harshness gives offense;
The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
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I’m in Riyadh at the XP Music Futures conference / Festival. I think many of my friends in the West don’t understand the nature of the changes happening in Saudi Arabia. Grassroots energy feels like OG CMJ/New Music Seminar/SXSW. Video from my IG may give a sense. www.instagram.com/p/DR69SinCNq...
Bill Bragin on Instagram: "Day 2 of XP Music Futures went from Al-Qatar’s Arabian Fuzz (see them in Jan at both globalFEST in NY and Tamaas Fest at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi), to bailefunk via ...
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December 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I’m in Riyadh at the XP Music Futures conference / Festival. I think many of my friends in the West don’t understand the nature of the changes happening in Saudi Arabia. Grassroots energy feels like OG CMJ/New Music Seminar/SXSW. Video from my IG may give a sense. www.instagram.com/p/DR69SinCNq...
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LATINO immigrants rebuilt New Orleans. New Orleans knows this and Louisiana knows this. The nation knows (should) know this.
Doctor donates statue in tribute to Latin American workers who helped rebuild New Orleans
YouTube video by WWLTV
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December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
LATINO immigrants rebuilt New Orleans. New Orleans knows this and Louisiana knows this. The nation knows (should) know this.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“I’m a US citizen,” he responds. “But where were you born,” the agent asks again, before repeating the question in Spanish. . . . The man declines to answer any more questions, and the agent tells his colleague to handcuff him . . .
“I’m a US citizen,” he responds. “But where were you born,” the agent asks again, before repeating the question in Spanish. . . . The man declines to answer any more questions, and the agent tells his colleague to handcuff him . . .
Several people arrested in New Orleans amid ICE ‘siege’: ‘It’s racial profiling’
Communities remain terrified as Trump administration’s crackdown on another Democratic-led city enters day two
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“I’m a US citizen,” he responds. “But where were you born,” the agent asks again, before repeating the question in Spanish. . . . The man declines to answer any more questions, and the agent tells his colleague to handcuff him . . .
“I’m a US citizen,” he responds. “But where were you born,” the agent asks again, before repeating the question in Spanish. . . . The man declines to answer any more questions, and the agent tells his colleague to handcuff him . . .
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This happened 13 blocks from where I grew up, videos show neighbors with whistles coming out in force. No mistake they’re targeting the most diverse neighborhood in the entire country epicenter-nyc.com/an-assault-o...
An assault on Jackson Heights and our way of life in Queens - Epicenter NYC
Jackson Heights woke up to the sound of helicopters. Almost instantly, there were posts on Facebook and text messages reporting sightings of ICE at 89th Street and 34th Avenue. But […]
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December 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This happened 13 blocks from where I grew up, videos show neighbors with whistles coming out in force. No mistake they’re targeting the most diverse neighborhood in the entire country epicenter-nyc.com/an-assault-o...