Local and yet not
With band members originating from all over Latin and South America, this Austin, Texas group is ready to take their local sound to the next level. With seven different members, it may be hard to come up with a unified idea of what their music and tracks are supposed to sound like. But in reality, the Peligrosa All-Stars have made their sound totally original, claiming their fusion of salsa,...
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One of the main political hot topics in America over the last decade is that of illegal immigration- specifically, illegal immigration from our southern neighbor Mexico. Conservatives and residents of border states demanded that the federal government build a massive wall and stationed armed men along the south facing barrier. Others had a more lenient perspective, claiming that illegals should...
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You don’t need to travel the world this summer in order to experience the best of dozens of different cultures. September 30th- October 2nd, the non-profit International Focus, Inc. will be putting on the 26th annual International Festival of Raleigh in partnership with the Raleigh Convention Center, a family friendly event featuring dance, music, cuisine, crafts, games and more from over...
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If you’re looking for a good way to cool down in the heat of summer, check out the Toronto Beer Festival August 5-7. Head up north for cooler temperatures and colder beer during the dog days of summer for the 17th Annual Toronto’s Festival of Beer, the largest beer festival in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Canada has a very rich brewing history, and over 120 brewing...
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When is the last time you had some truly spectacular Asian food? I really love Asian food but sometimes it is a bit difficult for my western pallet to change or switch sides of the world if you will. I know as well as any other Asian that what is served in the Asian restaurants here in America is a dulled down form of their cuisine. Recently I have become pretty good friends with the owner...
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If I had to choose one part of the world to pick as my favorite region for regional purposes, I would have to say that the region of Tuscany is my very favorite of all. Tuscany is nestled in central Italy. It has been home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists, poets, writers, and saints throughout the history of the world. Tuscany, also called Toscana (in Italian) is...
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