Sunday, August 15, 2010

Bruno S. aka Bruno Schleinstein

An eccentric performer best known for his lead role in two Werner Herzog films: "The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser" and "Stroszek." Via the New York Times. A tormented person with a tortured past, his performances were powerful and revelatory. I'm glad they were captured.

Paul Ryan Rudd

Excellent actor -- via the New York Times

Alex Johns

TV producer -- via the Washington Post

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Abbey Lincoln

One of the greatest jazz composers and singers -- via the New York Times. One of my heroines -- a Renaissance woman! I am including a recording of her song "Throw It Away," which has cheered me endless times when I was down, and I think serves as an admirable philosophy to live by. Listen to it, learn it, live it, love it!

Esteban Jordan

The Jimi Hendrix of the accordion! via the San Antonio Express-News. A conjunto legend!

Monday, August 9, 2010