Writing
April 7, 2026 · Angus Neil
Most people who hear El Porro just want to move. They do not stop to ask who wrote it. I want to tell you about the Colombian genius behind the piece that changed my musical life.
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Music has a great effect on our body — particularly the brain. Neuroscientists have tried to understand exactly what happens when we hear music we love.
Read more →August 2, 2016 · Angus Neil
Andres Segovia is touted as the father of the Classical Guitar, but what about the great Latin American classical composers? This is the first in a series on these masters.
Read more →July 20, 2016 · Angus Neil
El Porro is an amazing piece of music, composed by Colombian classical guitarist Gentil Montana. Here's the story of how it got recorded.
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