Born in the Spanish Sahara.
Raised in Benidorm next to the
notorious Los Pelicanos
nightclub, listening to Boney M,
Neil Diamond and Flamenco.
Whilst the Brits flocked on the first
package holidays to Spain to
acquire bull fighting posters and
sombreros, travelling in the
opposite direction Ramons family
landed in a post punk Thatcherite
Britain; where amongst the
decades misery, things were
made a lot easier thanks to Adam
and the Ants, Electro and a small
piece of lino.
After witnessing three seminal
gigs by the Stone Roses,
Throwing Muses and the Pixies
a guitar was bought, tuned and played...
Vale La Pena? ..
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
foot of film wow! what a truely beautiful track is this album still available??? because it so needs to be in my collection what a talented singer song writer you are !!
Nice tunes - I like She's Alive especially. Harmonies and chords and strings floating over the top - really nice. The sound overall is so polished it's shiny!
Hopefully meet in the flesh at Wharfe Unplugged very soon.
Hi Ramon, Hope everythings still going great. we must get down to the wharfe unplugged again,its a great venue for a sunday evening. Just to let you know of Kwame D's latest news. We now have a further two members of the band. Zoe Killcross on flute, and Dave Willacy on bass guitar. They produce a realy full and exiting sound, blending African & Reggae rhythms,with soul and funk.Giving music that you just cant help dancing to ! Catch them at their first major performance at The Bradford Mela, Peel Park Bradford, West Yorks . on Sunday 8th July 1.45 pm or check out the website / myspace for full gig list. thanks. see you soon . Jackie. www.KwameD.com
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Hi Ramon, I was going to see you play a couple of months ago. I tried to call you but didn't get through. And then I had a missed call from you the same night. Next time you have a leeds gig let me know. I still owe you a beer!
Hi, hope you don't mind a plug (but it involves a free Chris Singleton track).
1 Here's the free track, 'Worry Number One': click here to download. It's a mix of Beatles, Bowie, and Bolan.
2. If you do like it, you can download the new single, 'Tonight' on iTunes or, if you live in Ireland, by texting music 233 to 57501 or visiting downloadmusic.ie. Costs about 1 Euro.
3. And if you really like that, you can get the album, "Twisted City", from CD World or Amazon.
Thank you very much - and I hope you'll excuse the cheeky plug. Feel free to send Chris your feedback - just drop him a Myspace message.
