I can hear the Drums

My friends and I are regulars at what is called "tam-tams".

For those who are not from Montreal, and are not familiar with the "Tam-Tams", here is a little history and background on the event.

Since apparently the 70's (according to my research), every sunday, in the summer time, Mount Royal hosts the "Tam Tam Jam", a popular activity whereby a number of Montrealers and visitors play hand drums such as djembes on the east slope of the mountain. This regular event attracts people of various backgrounds, and often dozens of tam-tam players perform their art at the same time, encouraging others to dance. In addition, others participate in a continuous mock medieval battle with foam-padded weapons, although seemingly a crazy activity, it is always fun to watch !

Although a little controversial due to the permissive attitude towards marijuana use ( we are in Canada after all) , the event is a simple bliss ( wow a fancy sounding word)

So here are some pictures from my "Tam-Tams afternoons"...

Cheers,

kmm

I can give it all on the first Date

Hey
I figured it had been a while since my last post, so I will make my return to the blog's sphere with this great song and this fabulous band. I do mind their too-dark-of-a-look, but they sound so good, the combination of their melodies and lyrics just works.

This is just a peek of their poetry.

"I can give it all on the first date
I don't have to exist outside this place
And Dear, know that I can change

But if stars shouldn't shine
By the very first time
Then dear it's fine, so fine by me
Cause we can give it time
So much time with me"


Here's to hoping I keep bloggin (for my sake, not yours, I am not as pretentious as to think people read this)

Cheers,

Kmm

Comme un Garcon

J'aime le style de mec, celui qui dit: "Je suis belle sans essayer". Alors voila, voici quelques photo de la collection Ete Berangere claire. Trois mots la qualifie: simplicite, comfort, et style !

Kmm

1,2,3...

Here are my 3 "song crushes" of the Moment
They might not be up to date, and everyone's gonna go: "Yes I already know them".
I dont care.
I love them


1- Fences Phoenix


2 Passion Pit Mother's wing


3- the xx- VCR

London's got Personality

I finally left Montreal, leaving my boy and the bunch of friends I have left there... to go see my brother in London for Easter Weekend. The weather was great, ( No rain ), disagreeing with all the pre-established cliches about the humid city that is London.

This city amazes me. It is now the second time I went . But Its so edgy , from the architecture, the streets, to the vintage clothes that people are wearing. London screams " Diversity". It's not a surprise to anyone that London is a cosmopolitan city. However the differences is not only with regards to the many ethnicities in the city. But also just between "posh" and "cockney" british, the weird food, the types of Art and Music , and finally the numerous districts from Soho, to Portobello road, and brick lane and Kings cross.

Another thing that amazes me, is that every person I meet from London seems to be from somewhere else originally.


So here are a few pictures I took from flikr of London , I will post my own later.

Cheers,

Kmm

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet Make you want to move your dancing feet

The temperature has risen in Montreal and we have been blessed with a great weather lately, above 10 degrees I might add, and we are in March so for those who dont know its pretty uncommon, It is in the period I like to call; " Guess what season Im wearing" Indeed, we are in this awkward period where nobody really knows how to dress..... because it still cold but the sun has come out and the snow is nowhere to be seen, sooo the question is scarf no scarf ? Tshirt or big sweater? boots or sneakers? You see the hyper optimists, the people in shorts, skirts or dresses, however you still find people that do not yet believe it ( such as myself) still rockin the winter coat!

And with that beautiful weather, comes a feel for vacation, road trips, bike rides, picnics and sangria...

It's almost summertime I can taste it !
and I cannot wait, I want to travel.. Im going to London in a little bit , Ill be sure to take a lot of pictures with my Olga cam to document it all..

I leave you with these beautiful polaroid photos.

Cheers,
Kmm

Art Matters.

Heyy guyys,

Aids Week is coming up at my University.
SO I thought it would be the perfect occasion, to share with you this series of poster.

These are from an art activist movement known in the 80's called Gran Fury, who expressed through these posters their outrage against the AIDS pandemic, and the lack of governmental action towards finding a cure.
They are so powerful and actually made a difference.

Cheers,

Kmm