Music

Pictured: The Daiquiri Queens at BJ's, New Orleans

No, I don't make music. But I've long enjoyed making playlists, starting with mixtapes in the 90s using 2 tape decks and a VCR. Some friends have been asking for access to some of my playlists, so I've made some of them public on Spotify, which I am linking to here.

Three sections: Medicinal Mixes, Party Mixes, and Assorted Mixes. Personally, I listen to the Sunset, Groove and Mid Party mixes the most.

Most playlists were transferred from iTunes using an app that sometimes changes a song; if a choice sounds wonky it's probably an error and I'd appreciate hearing about it. To fit your taste better you can copy songs to your own playlists.

Medicinal Mixes

Pictured: Jeronimo Maya at Eshavira Club, Granada.

Medicinal Mixes started as relief when not feeling well but fit many occasions, and I'm told nurses quite like them. Laid-back positive vibes. Use as-is or copy into your own. Longer = less carefully curated. Personal favorites: Sunset, Groove

In memory of an old friend, the remarkable Michael Kiernan, who gave me the idea. More info below for hospital use.

By Mood

Good Medicine (start here)

By Genre/Artist

Bob Marley-Jimmy Reed

Brazilian

Classical Piano and Cello

Renaissance Lute (3rd party)

Rock

Rock Oldies

For those who are sick/in hospital

Some mixes are long so you can leave them running for many hours without repeats. A bluetooth speaker + the mixes should be doable even in a hospital room (most people like it).

If the free version of Spotify is annoying and you can't afford paid, I might be able to arrange access to a paid account during your illness; just contact me.