Radio Bukowski book-cd release

In Radio Bukowski Portuguese musician Guilherme Lucas created 14 soundscapes for as many poems by Charles Bukowski, read by the man himself.

This magical celebration of Bukowski's  100th birth anniversary is a musical journey through tenderness and sandpaper, wrapped in guitar singing at times in silk paper and at others delightfully boastful.

Each song is beautifully illustrated by Pedro Sousa Pereisa, who also lends his  penmanship to the writing of the poems.  It gives it one more layer of personality in tune with the spirit conveyed by music and words.

The book has foreword by Jonathan Shaw, Artie Shaw's son. Shaw is a tattoo artist, founder of New York City's oldest tattoo shop, Fun City Tattoo and writer. He is the author of books such as Narcisa: Our Lady of Ashes or Scab Vendor: Confessions of a Tattoo Artist.

Radio Bukowski book-cd is out in October. 

 

Guilherme Lucas © Guilherme Lucas

Pedro Sousa Pereira © Pedro Sousa Pereira

 

Sunday Songs

A corny video, a happy breezy song. Perfect for a hot summer Sunday.

 

New Songs

We’re not the only ones breaking the cocoon after a long absence. Sebadoh’s first album in 14 years, Defend Yourself will be released in September 17.  I Will is the first single and along with State of Mind, another of the songs of Defend Yourself, promises a great comeback.  

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