Category Archives: Sociology

Louis XIV Asks Riddles X

Posted on October 24, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I would like to offer you a perfect riddle for Samhain-winter times. It is longer that usual, nevertheless its poetic style & sense fascinates. On my behalf, I believe that you will guess it out without any … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Tomara

Posted on October 16, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, if you wish “to live any moment of your life at the most/viver cada segundo como nunca mais” as sings our genius Vinicius de Moraes in this epic hymn of our tragic being named “Tomara“, this music piece … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Concert Royal N.2

Posted on October 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we continue our musical travel into a magnificent world of François Couperin’s music. Today I present you his Concert Royal N.2. Part II. It seems to me its mood is very suitable for autumn days before Samhain. Vive … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: The Horses of Saint Mark

Posted on September 21, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, if you wish to know early works by Milorad Pavic, the set of his short stories named “The Horses of Saint Mark/St. Mark’s Horses” (1976) is a wonderful literary opportunity. Young Pavic is yet distant from his writing … Continue reading →

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François Couperin: Pièces de Clavecin 18

Posted on September 16, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I present you an elegant & a sophisticated set for harpsichord composed by François Couperin. N18 is made in F major, if it means you something. In my first posts of this year dedicated to the genius … Continue reading →

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Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: La voglia, la pazzia

Posted on September 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, if you remember a difficult political situation in Brazil made Toquinho & Vinicius de Moraes spend some time in Italy. They did not waste their time & recorded some nice albums in Italian there. Here is one of … Continue reading →

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Soviet Movie Café: War Dramas VIII

Posted on August 29, 2021 by kethuprofumo

In 1977 Vas’ilij B’ikov, one of our famous actors, film directors & the war participant, presented a very profound & curious film uniting the war, its memory & next generation. It is called “One-Two, Soldiers were going…/Ati-Bati, shli sold’ati”(1977). The … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII

Posted on August 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a new riddle is at your service. This time it has a military spirit. It contains something that is yet widely used even in our hi-tech days. Good luck! “I have been created for serving Princes & Kings. … Continue reading →

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Vinìcius de Moraes: Coisa Mais Linda

Posted on August 11, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, tonight I present you another wonderful musical piece by our genius Vinicius de Moraes: “Coisa Mais Linda/The Most Amazing Thing”. Be it so! Enjoy champagne & the evening! 😊 Maria KethuProfumo

Posted in Art, Beauty, bossa nova, culture, family, folklore, François Couperin, France, Friendship, friendship. life, fun, God, History, humour, Jean-Batiste Lully, Life, Lifestyle, Louis XIV, Music, news, Seicento, Society, Sociology, tom jobim, Uncategorized, Vinicius de Moraes | Tagged art, arte, beauty, bossa nova, Brasil, Brasile, Brazilian jazz, Brazilian music, Coisa Mais Linda, cultura, cultura brasileira, culture, life, lifestyle, musica brasiliana, società, society, time, Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, XXI century | 7 Comments

Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 VI

Posted on August 7, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our voyage goes one. The heat & lack of wind don’t allow us to sail as fast as we wished but we enjoy the time catching fishes & studying all the beauties of the stars. Aboard the … Continue reading →