Orchestral Music/Favalas

Discovered how much I enjoy orchestral versions of international folk songs. Tuned into the local classical station KUHF yesterday and heard symphonic Mexican & Greek folk classics. Wonderful and passionate...a treat to hear.

Watched "City of God" on dvd. About the drug wars in Rio's favalas - slums. The movie was powerful. The documentary following the film confirms the reality of the movie. Kids toting guns...some illiterate, yet vastly knowledgeable about firearms and their country of origin.