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The 2nd Sunday English Dance for Experienced Dancers is an opportunity to dance to the music of Fine Companions (and friends), suggested donation $10, dance shoes required, no street shoes permitted beyond the entrance.

The dances will be a balance of familiar dances and unfamiliar dances.

The callers will encourage dancers to incorporate style points such as quality of movement, timing, transitions and dancing with the music.

We ask that dancers be comfortable dancing standard English Dance figures including:
- Heys in various orientations
- Regular and Double figure eights
- Triple minor progressions
- Dancing with couples outside of your group of 4
- Straight and draw poussettes.

Feb 11 (Sun): Start time changed to 3:30
Mar 10 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL
Apr 14 (Sun): MASKS OPTIONAL

Mask Policy:
PCDC has authorized committees to make decisions about masking policies for their own events. All contra dances are mask-optional at this time. English dances are alternating between those that require masks and those that do not. Check the upcoming dances information to verify status of a dance.

COVID Policy:
PCDC no longer requires proof of vaccination, but we continue to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. While currently available COVID-19 vaccines no longer do much to prevent transmission, they continue to be effective for protecting oneself from more serious illness.

2nd Sunday Red Book singing (1991 Denson edition)

Time and Venue change

When: Sun, March 10, 3–5 pm
Where: Leaven Community Center, 5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Song Circle every Sunday - see Facebook page of Fat Albert‘s Coffee House for Zoom Link and meeting ID.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Mon): Terry Robb - blues master
Apr 3 (Wed): Molly Starr with Stan Cassell - popular voice, guitar
Apr 4 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 7 (Sun): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Apr 8 (Mon): James Clem - blues, roots
Apr 10 (Wed): Baz Moto Trio - pop favorites
Apr 11 (Thu): Gordon Lee Trio - piano jazz
Apr 14 (Sun): Jet Black Pearl - accordion, voice, beatbox, loops etc.
Apr 15 (Mon): Colescott Rubin - multi-talented entertainer
Apr 17 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 18 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Apr 20 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Dan Balmer - jazz guitar master
Apr 21 (Sun): Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann - Americana plus
Apr 22 (Mon): Whiskey Deaf - expert bluegrass
Apr 24 (Wed): Trio Continuum - original modern jazz
Apr 25 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Mike Doolin - jazz violin and guitar
Apr 28 (Sun): Project X - vintage country plus
Apr 29 (Mon): Pepe Raphael - Latin American songs from the 30s and 40s

Led by Joe Offer, new Zoom link posted every week, just before doors open: https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=168014&messages=37.

Sessions are led by Marina Dodgson (fiddle) and Maurice Condie (guitar). These are open access sessions, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up and join in!

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

Everyone is muted, which means that you hear your own instrument, completing a trio with our fiddle and guitar. You can play the tune, or try some harmony!

Trad & Irish song session.

Email maureenmcnally6(at)gmail.com for Zoom link.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Mon): Terry Robb - blues master
Apr 3 (Wed): Molly Starr with Stan Cassell - popular voice, guitar
Apr 4 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 7 (Sun): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Apr 8 (Mon): James Clem - blues, roots
Apr 10 (Wed): Baz Moto Trio - pop favorites
Apr 11 (Thu): Gordon Lee Trio - piano jazz
Apr 14 (Sun): Jet Black Pearl - accordion, voice, beatbox, loops etc.
Apr 15 (Mon): Colescott Rubin - multi-talented entertainer
Apr 17 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 18 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Apr 20 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Dan Balmer - jazz guitar master
Apr 21 (Sun): Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann - Americana plus
Apr 22 (Mon): Whiskey Deaf - expert bluegrass
Apr 24 (Wed): Trio Continuum - original modern jazz
Apr 25 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Mike Doolin - jazz violin and guitar
Apr 28 (Sun): Project X - vintage country plus
Apr 29 (Mon): Pepe Raphael - Latin American songs from the 30s and 40s

It‘s all over, so now you can dance and relax!

It‘s only money so shake it off...to music,
as we dance to a varied playlist of waltz, blues, swing, NC2S and more...

8-8:30 pm: Warm-up/Lesson

8:30-10:30 pm: open dancing

$15-$10 sliding scale for the evening

Visit Lenora‘s Ballroom on the web ~
LenorasBallroom.com

Our mailing address is:
Lenora‘s Ballroom
3300 SE Woodward
Portland, OR 9720

The Everyone Welcome Community Choir is a non-audition singing class and choir rolled into one, where the number one reason for returning is FUN. Led by Anne Weiss, $165 for seven weeks or $30 drop-in. Register at the Artichoke Music website using the link below.

Instead of "choral" music, we use songs from around the world: African, folk, gospel, Balkan, rounds, reggae, and more! We focus on pitch, breath, harmony, rhythm, and... did I mention fun? Any skill level, any age. Bring your family, bring your friends.

Outdoors in the Garden in good weather— bring a jacket! Indoors in inclement weather— bring a mask.

Register for 2 of Anne‘s classes and get 20% off (FULL term registrations only)! Take advantage of this deal by emailing sarah(*at*)artichokemusic.org for a coupon code and instructions.

Questions: anneweissmusic*(at)*gmail.com or 914-924-2574.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to customized pricing, the registration process is a little different for this class.

For ALL registration types (FULL & DROP-IN) please use the following instructions:

- click the REGISTER button
- login to your account, or select CONTINUE WITHOUT AN ACCONT and fill out the necessary info to register
- make sure your name (or the name of the registrant - if not you) is populated in the NAME field under REGISTRANTS
- click CHECK OUT NOW
- select the desired registration type from the ITEM drop-down list
- click the CHECKOUT button and follow the prompts to complete your registration

FOR ALL DROP-IN REGISTRATIONS:

- Please indicate which date you wish to drop-in, in the comment box provided
- If you would like to register for multiple drop-in dates at once, please email sarah*(at)*artichokemusic.org for assistance

This is an open access session, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up.

At our weekly singaround, you can perform a song to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club, or you can just join and listen to some live music. Tunes and poems are welcome too. When it’s your turn to perform, everyone else is muted on Zoom so that everyone can hear you.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

If you’d like us to record your performance so that you have a copy to keep, then we’re very happy to do so. We’re always willing to offer advice to help you to get the best sound quality when performing online, so do get in touch if you have any questions.

Come at 7pm for the zydeco lesson and stay for the dancing, Tuesday nights at Catfish Lou‘s.

Take advantage of the weekly lesson for beginners and then stay for the dance ‘til 9:30. Instructors rotate weekly and each brings their own curated playlist of classic and contemporary zydeco and Cajun music. Zydeco, two-step, waltz, blues, swing.

Cascade Zydeco members $5/non-members $10 (Dec 26 & Jan 2: members free non-mmbers $5.

Dance lesson 7-7:30 pm
DJ music & dancing 7:30-9:30 pm

A big shout out to our dance instructors who bring the music and teach a zydeco lesson each week. (or sometimes Cajun two step or a zydeco line dance...) Here‘s the line up:
1st Tuesdays - Roland Jemerson & Janine Tebeau-Jemerson
2nd Tuesdays - David Seitz & Patti Lind
3rd Tuesdays - Terri Jo Bonbright & Roland Jemerson
4th Tuesdays - Deb Gasster & Rich Steronko
5th Tuesdays - TBA
Wood dance floor and full bar & food for purchase.

Catfish Lou‘s opens at 5, so you can come early, eat dinner and stay for the dancing!

No outside food or drinks are permitted, but bottled water will be available for $1.

COVID Policy:
Cascade Zydeco continues to abide by the recommendations of the Oregon Health Authority. Covid vaccinations and masks recommended, but not required.

Nathan Rivera & Jessie Andra Smith come from Temecula in southern California. They combine their individual musical skills to create a unique blend of jazzy folk and blues on resonator guitars and accordion, along with interesting interplay between male and female vocals, suggested donation $20-25. If you would like to attend, please contact MarxHouse Concerts to be on the sign-up list. Email: marxhouseconcerts*(at)*comcast.net. Music begins: 7:30 pm (doors open at 7). Their performances not only include unique all original music, but stories of their travels and interaction with the audience that make for an unforgettable experience. Love of sharing music has taken Nathan & Jessie all over the world, frequenting places like Mexico, Canada, France, New Orleans, and the Pacific Northwest. The upbeat tunes they write reflect the cultural, emotional, and inspirational images of their life experience and are rooted in the spirit of jazz, improvisation, storytelling, language, and humor. If you pay at the door you can sit in any of the open unmarked seats. Please pay in cash or Zelle at the door (QR code available). To prepay, either send cash or check payable to: Guy Marx. Please note the [Artist Name] - House Concert in the Memo section of your check, and mail it to: Guy Marx 3153 SE Taylor St Portland. Oregon 97214 We will not cash the checks till the week of the concert. If you are buying tickets for others, please list their first/last names when paying or by email. Snacks & Drinks: light snacks are gratis, wine or beer for a $3 donation. Covid Policy: We would like folks vaccinated and boosted per CDC guidelines for this event. We encourage mask usage but are no longer requiring it. Please feel free to wear them for your own comfort level as this is an indoor event.

Tony Becker of San Jose, California and Mark Wallis of Gloucester, England host this Transatlantic session for all interested parties on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM UK time. For American visitors, please note we are now all on standard ‘winter‘ time, so that is 12:00 PM Pacific in the USA.

Open to all who play traditional Irish music and It has the obvious limitations of Zoom in that only one musician can play at a time. But we go round the ‘room’ and take it in turns - no pressure though and the baton can be passed if you just want to listen. We just play for a couple of hours.

On a good day we have a variety of instruments from pipes to Melodeon, banjo to fiddle and it can be a good way to pick up tunes. It is very friendly and we welcome everyone. The only criterion is we try to stick to Irish traditional.

Learner-friendly jam session focused on old-time, folk, and acoustic blues, held in members‘ homes, all instruments and ability levels welcome. For more info, contact Steve Bleiler at bleilers{at}pdx.edu.

Special sessions:
Dec 13 (Wed): Holiday music jam
Feb 21 (Wed): Sad song happy hour

COVID Policy:
Full vaccination required.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Mon): Terry Robb - blues master
Apr 3 (Wed): Molly Starr with Stan Cassell - popular voice, guitar
Apr 4 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 7 (Sun): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Apr 8 (Mon): James Clem - blues, roots
Apr 10 (Wed): Baz Moto Trio - pop favorites
Apr 11 (Thu): Gordon Lee Trio - piano jazz
Apr 14 (Sun): Jet Black Pearl - accordion, voice, beatbox, loops etc.
Apr 15 (Mon): Colescott Rubin - multi-talented entertainer
Apr 17 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 18 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Apr 20 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Dan Balmer - jazz guitar master
Apr 21 (Sun): Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann - Americana plus
Apr 22 (Mon): Whiskey Deaf - expert bluegrass
Apr 24 (Wed): Trio Continuum - original modern jazz
Apr 25 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Mike Doolin - jazz violin and guitar
Apr 28 (Sun): Project X - vintage country plus
Apr 29 (Mon): Pepe Raphael - Latin American songs from the 30s and 40s

Artichoke Community Music class led by Anne Weiss, $140 for seven classes, $25 drop-in. You know the basics and feel ready for a little bit of a challenge. We’ll go over piedmont, Chicago and delta blues styles and licks and tricks and new material to help you move up a step!

Outdoors in the Garden in good weather— bring a jacket! Indoors in inclement weather— bring a mask.

Questions: anneweissmusic*(at)*gmail.com or 914-924-2574.

Sessions are led by Marina Dodgson (fiddle) and Maurice Condie (guitar). These are open access sessions, so there’s no need to book in advance, you’re welcome to just turn up and join in!

We believe great things happen when we play tunes together! People connect with each other and make friends, and we keep our music traditions alive by sharing tunes and passing them on. What’s more, playing tunes can make you feel happy, and if you do it often enough, you’ll notice that you are getting better at playing your instrument too!

It turns out that you don’t even have to be in the same place…great things still happen when we play music together, online from the comfort of your own home.

Phoenix Folk Ltd exists to promote participation and performance in folk and acoustic music, song and dance across the North East of England. We aim to be a friendly face of folk music, to help keep alive the great traditions of folk music and to encourage talent and personal musical development.

Singing from the Shenandoah Harmony (beige book).

In the back room, past the shuffleboard table.

Just $10/week for the Winds of Donegal classes. Every Thursday we teach you the basics of the three‘s, seven‘s and jig steps so that you can enjoy the live music ceilis around Portland and Ireland. Classes are geared toward 13 and older. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes not heels.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Mon): Terry Robb - blues master
Apr 3 (Wed): Molly Starr with Stan Cassell - popular voice, guitar
Apr 4 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 7 (Sun): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Apr 8 (Mon): James Clem - blues, roots
Apr 10 (Wed): Baz Moto Trio - pop favorites
Apr 11 (Thu): Gordon Lee Trio - piano jazz
Apr 14 (Sun): Jet Black Pearl - accordion, voice, beatbox, loops etc.
Apr 15 (Mon): Colescott Rubin - multi-talented entertainer
Apr 17 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 18 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Apr 20 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Dan Balmer - jazz guitar master
Apr 21 (Sun): Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann - Americana plus
Apr 22 (Mon): Whiskey Deaf - expert bluegrass
Apr 24 (Wed): Trio Continuum - original modern jazz
Apr 25 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Mike Doolin - jazz violin and guitar
Apr 28 (Sun): Project X - vintage country plus
Apr 29 (Mon): Pepe Raphael - Latin American songs from the 30s and 40s

This mixed-level jam is best suited for ?ukulele players who are already comfortable playing in the Key of C and are looking to expand their musical repertoire. Songbooks provided. If you?d like to download / print the Songbook ahead of time, join Avery‘s newsletter at: www.averyhill.studio/contact. Use the same link to contact Avery with any other questions or concerns. We gratefully accept donations of any amount, but recommend $10 as a benchmark. Please plan to bring cash or check for the donation box, or you can pay ahead of time.

The SF Maritime Association is proud to partner with the SF Maritime National Historical Park to bring you a virtual chantey sing series. General public and non-singer event page with live streaming: https://givebutter.com/ChanteySing.

Urban and country blues with R&B, soul, jazz, zydeco and classic rock, every Saturday from 5-7 pm.

Hosted by: Dr. Jane, Rick Mitchell, Steve Cheseborough, Dave Johnson, Chuk Barber.

We open up a "room" on Zoom at 6 pm Pacific Time every Saturday evening. We start singing at 6:30 pm and we keep it going until the last person leaves. Feel free to come in anytime, and stay as long as you like. We run it kind of like a physical song circle. Everyone who wants to can sing once, and then we’ll do another round, and just keep going around as long as you like. Of course, it is totally fine to just listen and some people do. For more information, go to the heading ‘Song Circles‘ on this drop down menu.

International touring artist Cary Morin is a Crow tribal member with Assiniboine Sioux and Black heritage. His songwriting has been described as roots-infused Native Americana with hints of bluegrass, folk, blues and rock. Skillful acoustic guitar work combined with a warm worldly experienced voice captivates all audiences. Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary Morin brings together the great musical traditions of America like no other. With deft fingerstyle guitar and vocals that alternately convey melodic elation and gritty world-weariness, Morin crafts an inimitable style often characterized as roots-infused Native Americana with hints of bluegrass, folk, blues, and rock. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $24 online/$27 door; for PFS members $21 online/$24 door; for children 12-18, $12 online/$14 door; under 12 free, season tickets $171. COVID Safety Policies: PFS Concerts follow the guidelines set by the State of Oregon. Currently, there are no mask requirements. There may be additional requirements for select performances. This policy is subject to change and ticket holders will be contacted with updates.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Mon): Terry Robb - blues master
Apr 3 (Wed): Molly Starr with Stan Cassell - popular voice, guitar
Apr 4 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 7 (Sun): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Apr 8 (Mon): James Clem - blues, roots
Apr 10 (Wed): Baz Moto Trio - pop favorites
Apr 11 (Thu): Gordon Lee Trio - piano jazz
Apr 14 (Sun): Jet Black Pearl - accordion, voice, beatbox, loops etc.
Apr 15 (Mon): Colescott Rubin - multi-talented entertainer
Apr 17 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 18 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Apr 20 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Dan Balmer - jazz guitar master
Apr 21 (Sun): Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann - Americana plus
Apr 22 (Mon): Whiskey Deaf - expert bluegrass
Apr 24 (Wed): Trio Continuum - original modern jazz
Apr 25 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Mike Doolin - jazz violin and guitar
Apr 28 (Sun): Project X - vintage country plus
Apr 29 (Mon): Pepe Raphael - Latin American songs from the 30s and 40s

New! Portland Folkmusic Society West Side Song Circle! Help us ring the rafters and raise the roof! You bring it, we’ll sing it at 2-4:30 pm, on the third Sunday of each month.

Southminster Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, 12250 SW Denney Rd,
corner of Hall. (In the Petersen Gallery. Use the east parking lot and
enter at the east door. Please, no alcohol.)

Bring your friends. Everyone welcome!

Questions? Email stevemullinax57*(at)*gmail.com. RSVP would be appreciated.

Songwriting workshop led by Ken Gaines sponsored by the Portland FolkMusic Society (PFS). This workshop is part of a group of four in-depth songwriting sessions for a discounted fee of $165 plus a processing fee of 4.97 (a total of 169.97). The fee for each individual workshop is $45.00 plus a $1.92 processing fee to cover bank charges (a total of $46.92).

Each session is 2.5 to 3 hrs long. Attendees must bring their instruments, paper, and something to write with.

March 10 - Session 1: "A Place to Start" Most of us involved in writing have "great ideas" about the songs we‘d like to write but just can‘t seem to get started. This workshop is especially helpful for those just beginning to write their own songs.

March 24 - Session 2: "Opening Lines" One the most important aspects of writing songs is establishing the listener‘s interest at the very beginning of the song, both musically and lyrically. This workshop will explore a bit of both. Then participants will work on one of more solutions of their own and present them during the latter part of the class.

April 7 - Session 3: "How to Get Out of Your Beautiful Rut" After a while we all tend to write the same type of song and while they may be successful, they become our "beautiful rut." This seminar/workshop takes the participants back to the basic music elements of songwriting and teaches a structured approach, bringing variety into newer songs - an approach that will last a lifetime of writing.

April 21 - Session 4: "The Power of Contrast" What would light be without shades of darkness or the dark without the light? This workshop makes participants aware of and learn how to build power and contrast into both individual songs and an entire body of work, and provides ways to present those songs in performance.

First Sunday: Christian Harmony
Third Sunday: Blue Book

Song Circle every Sunday - see Facebook page of Fat Albert‘s Coffee House for Zoom Link and meeting ID.

Contra Remix: Gender-free Queer-friendly DJ‘d contra dancing

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun May 7, 2023
Contra Remix is back, with caller and DJ Noah Grunzweig.

This is a queer loving space that supports the expression, exploration, and rejection of gender & sex identities. The terms used to identify partnered positioning in our dance are Larks and Robins.

Community welcome and newcomers‘ lesson at 6:30; dance 7-10

Admission: $6-$20 sliding scale

New Location! Norse Hall, upstairs - 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland

COVID Policy:
We are entering another wave so masks are still required at this event. If you feel sick, even if you don‘t have COVID, stay home. During the flu season, we may do temperature checks at the door. Wear a well-fitted (no gaps) N95, KN95, or surgical mask with a cloth mask cover to create a sealed fit.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Sun/Mon 7:00 - 9:00pm, Wed/Thu/Sat 8:00 - 10:00pm

No cover charge, tips for musicians welcome!

Apr 1 (Mon): Terry Robb - blues master
Apr 3 (Wed): Molly Starr with Stan Cassell - popular voice, guitar
Apr 4 (Thu): Catarina New - jazz, Brazilian
Apr 7 (Sun): Annette Lowman with Ben Graves - jazz voice and guitar
Apr 8 (Mon): James Clem - blues, roots
Apr 10 (Wed): Baz Moto Trio - pop favorites
Apr 11 (Thu): Gordon Lee Trio - piano jazz
Apr 14 (Sun): Jet Black Pearl - accordion, voice, beatbox, loops etc.
Apr 15 (Mon): Colescott Rubin - multi-talented entertainer
Apr 17 (Wed): Cowboy Jazz - jazz with triads
Apr 18 (Thu): Mike Winkle and Craig Snazelle - bass and face
Apr 20 (Sat): Adlai Alexander with Dan Balmer - jazz guitar master
Apr 21 (Sun): Jennifer Smieja and Peter Dammann - Americana plus
Apr 22 (Mon): Whiskey Deaf - expert bluegrass
Apr 24 (Wed): Trio Continuum - original modern jazz
Apr 25 (Thu): Eddie Parente and Mike Doolin - jazz violin and guitar
Apr 28 (Sun): Project X - vintage country plus
Apr 29 (Mon): Pepe Raphael - Latin American songs from the 30s and 40s