Melodies & Mangoes

A modern blog about music, food and other modus vivendi.

I am just wondering how this song has less than 250k hits? Seriously! Porter Robinson is a 19 year old phenom from North Carolina.  He has become a producer who’s talents I have come to enjoy.  Listen loud and enjoy <3 

Posted at 11:58am and tagged with: Porter Robinson, language, good music, revolutionary, house, EDM Music, EDM Scene, EDM,.

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I already know this song is going to be the ladies club anthem for the summer.  Why, you ask?  It’s because I know that big hoops are kinda the “hot” summer trend to wear with those long sun dresses, big shades and summer wavy hair.  I’m totally joking.  

Nelly Furtado’s Rodney Jerkins-produced track, is influenced by Nelly’s love for 90’s R & B and hip hop.  Definitely inflected in this track.  

See you on the dancefloor *wink* 

Posted at 3:56pm and tagged with: Nelly Furtado, canadian talent, canadian music, summer jam, hot track, good music, summer anthem,.

Selena Gomez you are just so cute!.  And so is this song.  Reminds me of CC Catch for some reason.  This catchy pop song has seriously just hit my ears.  No mainstream radio for me.  My tween daughter, Sian has obliged me with a mixed cd for the car trip on the way back to Canada.  What genre?  What else bubblegum pop! I just hope Selena Gomez and the Scene are on it somewhere along the way.  

Posted at 1:51pm and tagged with: selena gomez, love you like a love song, justin bieber, pop music, bubblegum, guilty pleasure,.

My teenage daughter has a growing passion for food photography.  I enjoy it because it gets my creative juices flowing but my budget isn’t quite fancy yet.  Simple shoot.

Sundried turkey BL (no T lol)

Rosemary & garlic potato wedges

Soy & ginger glazed bacon wrapped asparagus

We still have a long way to go before she is the next Steven Meisel. Anything can happen with a lot of creative nurturing.  

Posted at 11:55am and tagged with: stefanie, photography, proud mama, food photography,.

TORONTO STREET SCENE

queen & spadina 

Posted at 2:42pm and tagged with: graffiti, toronto, street scene, art, street art,.

TORONTO STREET SCENE
queen &amp; spadina 
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You are my river running high, run deep, run wild. 

If you have been following me for a minute, I have a deep rooted lady crush LOVE for Lykke Li and most of the music coming from Scandinavian countries. (i.e Jens Lekman, Icona Pop, Mikhail Paskalev etc) 

I am not one to post songs because of the “newness” but rather because of the feeling it invokes in me at that time and moment.  Anyways as Kanye put it, “never tell the year because the track is always going to be new to someone”.  Indeed, sir! 

Lykke Li is just one of those amazing artists  ( alongside Ellie Goulding) that just never ceases to amaze me.  Heart wrenching, meaningful lyrics with a haunting voice for a days. I was never one to listen to radio friendly artists either way.  ( Ok I love Selena Gomez but that is only because I have teenagers that love her) 

I follow rivers is the song you belt out when you are just feeling like you need someone to hear you.  Today I want everyone to hear me.  Do you hear me, deep sea baby? 

Posted at 8:58am and tagged with: i follow rivers, lykke li, sweden, indie, good music, ellie goulding,.

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Obviously from Alabama, this 4 member band is quickly catching fire.  I heard about them through my audiophile friend, Dylan, who’s taste for music transcends most, considering he is still fresh in his prime youth.  

Looks like their talent is putting them on heavy tour rotation this summer, hitting all the major festivals from North America to Europe.  

The potential of independent music is on the rise.  People are not going to buy or support industry manufactured music.  Those secret hidden gems of the indie scene can usually be heard from a listen to culture supported radio like CBC, BBC or NPR.  

Posted at 11:34am and tagged with: Alabama Shakes, Hold on, good music, American Rock,.

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When there’s sunshine we’ll shine Together
Told you I’ll be here forever
Said I’ll always be your friend
Took an oath I’mma stick it out ‘til the end


Posted at 11:47pm and tagged with: rihanna, umbrella acoustic version, good music,.

Invoking the power of SARASWATI, the goddess of music and knowledge as well as my other manifestation, Annapurna, the goddess of cooking and the kitchen.  

The universe had alternative plans for me.  I’m in a different place from even a month ago. enjoying this life of randomness and all the opportunities that lie ahead.  

Peace to all the artists that know only to share their creative passion and interests.  

This is what melodies and mangoes is all about. LIFESTYLE 

Posted at 6:21pm and tagged with: saraswati, goddess of music and knowledge, hindu goddess, manifestation, lifestyle, creativity passions,.

Invoking the power of SARASWATI, the goddess of music and knowledge as well as my other manifestation, Annapurna, the goddess of cooking and the kitchen.  
The universe had alternative plans for me.  I&#8217;m in a different place from even a month ago. enjoying this life of randomness and all the opportunities that lie ahead.  
Peace to all the artists that know only to share their creative passion and interests.  
This is what melodies and mangoes is all about. LIFESTYLE 

^^^^ Click on the link and watch how to core iceberg lettuce in less than 3 seconds.  So simple 

Posted at 5:08pm and tagged with: saveur.com, how to core iceberg lettuce, vegetable,.