Tag Archives: Richard R. Guzman

World Writing: N.V.M. Gonzalez

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Richard Guzman

N.V.M. Gonzales (1915-1999) was one of the Philippines’ greatest writers.  He was named a National Artist for his iconic short stories, novels, and essays—including A Season of Grace, one of the most beautiful novels ever to come from the “Third … Continue reading →

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Music and Meaning

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Richard Guzman

Deeper into music We all know rock and pop music is loaded with sex and drugs. Even with an innocent-sounding song like Fats Domino’s “I Want to Walk You Home” you just know what he wants to try once he gets … Continue reading →

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Voices and Freedoms: A History of Jazz

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Richard Guzman

A sweeping history of jazz from its roots in African and Blues music to the present day, Voices and Freedoms presents ways to understand and appreciate jazz’s major stars and its musical evolution more deeply.  The book was also made … Continue reading →

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