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“Blindness enhanced my spiritual life.”

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Joaquin Rodrigo

Joaquín Rodrigo, born on November 22, 1901, was a renowned Spanish composer. His musical works were deeply influenced by Spanish folk music and classical music, with notable compositions such as 'Concierto de Aranjuez'. Rodrigo's musical style is characterized by rich melodies and unique harmonies. more

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“Claude Debussy defined the guitar as an expressive harpsicord. I believe that is the best definition ever given of the Spanish guitar. This phrase is the starting point for my Concierto de Aranjuez Our guitar is the only survivor of the rich and anarchic instrumental wildlife of the Middle Ages.”

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Author:Joaquin Rodrigo

“And being gay isn't so easy, either I've always said that if anyone ever thought I was straight they must need glasses - but when I finally came out and said, "Yes, I do sleep with men and I'm gay," yeah, I lost record sales. There's no question - big, big time.”

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Author:Boy George

“When I was 17, I came to the U.S. to study Middle Eastern history and politics at Columbia University.”

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Author:Julia Bacha

“While Argentina, Brazil, and Chile - what in textbooks used to be called the ABC countries - seem settled into democratic politics and free market economics, the Andean countries are in disarray.”

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Author:Elliott Abrams

“Solidarity and interdependence, a sense of worth, a pride and hope in the future: these are positive gains for those who believe in progressive politics and the beneficial role of government, rather than a detriment.”

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Author:David Blunkett

“When I came to Johannesburg from the countryside, I knew nobody, but many strangers were very kind to me. I then was dragged into politics, and then, subsequently, I became a lawyer.”

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Author:Nelson Mandela

“The money in politics is a cash cow for the media.”

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Author:Noam Chomsky

“My childhood, adolescence and high school days are unusually important. If there has ever been a time that I developed a uniqueness and sense of humor and the ability to organize, it was then. In those early days, I developed the skills that gave me a certain degree of success in American politics.”

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Author:Lee Atwater

“During the 'ballad' years for me, the politics was latent; I was just falling in love with the ballads and my boyfriend. And there was the beauty of the songs.”

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Author:Joan Baez

“I started out as an opportunistic renegade. By now, I've lasted long enough to become sort of an American Original Respectable Renegade.”

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