Travel Chronicles of Straight Black Hair

Of eye-openers, picturesque journeys and other clumsy boo-boos

Flamenco performance in Granada

My Granada hostel owner recommended this place for a decent flamenco performance at a really attractive price (only €6 when a typical performance costs at least €20 onwards). Shall dig … Continue reading

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Music to the ears

This was recorded on 17 March 2013 when I caught one of my all-time favourite piece of classical music playing in the Paris underground while rushing back to my apartment. … Continue reading

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London Thames Festival 2011

Now I don’t profess to be a good camera-man and huge apologies for the blurry and dim videos below which don’t seem to show anything much but I thought I … Continue reading

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Snippets from Notting Hill Carnival August 2011

It was the very first carnival that I attended in London and naturally, I was wide-eyed. The weather in August was perfect for some strolling, cheering and even dancing along. … Continue reading

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Folk music on the streets of Granada

Caught these guys busking on the streets of Granada in late December 2011 around Christmas Day. The tune was so catchy that it got stuck in my friend’s and my … Continue reading

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Young lady singing on the streets of Bath

Was walking down the streets of Bath (on 1 September 2011) during one of my day trips to a few cities in England when a bright and melodious voice penetrated the … Continue reading

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