Tag Archives: Federico García Lorca

November 03

New advanced Spanish language resource page

I just added an advanced Spanish Literature resource page to Lasesana.com. It is a collection of essays, books summaries, and class discussions from my MA in Spanish Languages and Literatures, from 2002 to 2004. Everything is in Spanish. It was part of my Spanish language website, but I’m consolidating, and didn’t want all that work […]

August 19

Chavela Vargas, 93, dies in Mexico

From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, AUGUST 7, 2012 – Chavela Vargas, at the age of 93, transcended this life, as befits a person regarded by many as a Shaman. Vargas was widely known for her songs.  A plaintive, scratchy voice comes through the speakers and seems to cling to the air as Chavela […]