If the american dream was all about prosperity, the swedish dream is all about the humbleness that comes after prosperity. It is not about a big car, a fat flat, rock stardom or 15 minutes of fame on prime time commercial lameness. It is about having the possibility to have all that and yet going for a modest version. Taking only what you need, having a little ecological cottage in the country and a good earning in the city - the social status and security are almost guaranteed for all citizens in riches or in need.
How far would some go for the swedish dream, the bohemian pacifistic countryside life, versus a growing influence of the american dreams on young suburban tarzans - an identity in transition that fascinates only the most patient observers. Post-modern, ultra-liberal and yet barely ethnic.
Last weekend, I got to play with Diipak at Rosenhill - a big farm place where wwoffers, ecological aficionados and other odd nice folk like to hang out, pick veggies, make juice or eat together. Singing about love, life and the swedish dream, we were met with hopping hobbit-like hippies, humping black-tie fine types, and the odd yoga instructor, church goer, finance fiancé and other sorts of non-smoking yuppies.
In tribute to the swedish dream, I share with you two videos from our concert.. where I play cajón - fittingly enough for such a plot, cajón is a drum box made by african slaves brought to latin america to bypass a ban on traditional music, later becoming the essential instrument in spanish flamenco and tango argentine.
Enjoy it while it lasts.
How far would some go for the swedish dream, the bohemian pacifistic countryside life, versus a growing influence of the american dreams on young suburban tarzans - an identity in transition that fascinates only the most patient observers. Post-modern, ultra-liberal and yet barely ethnic.
Last weekend, I got to play with Diipak at Rosenhill - a big farm place where wwoffers, ecological aficionados and other odd nice folk like to hang out, pick veggies, make juice or eat together. Singing about love, life and the swedish dream, we were met with hopping hobbit-like hippies, humping black-tie fine types, and the odd yoga instructor, church goer, finance fiancé and other sorts of non-smoking yuppies.
In tribute to the swedish dream, I share with you two videos from our concert.. where I play cajón - fittingly enough for such a plot, cajón is a drum box made by african slaves brought to latin america to bypass a ban on traditional music, later becoming the essential instrument in spanish flamenco and tango argentine.
Enjoy it while it lasts.
1 comments:
Oh Rami - I am so happy to see you living your deam. Has the musician poet in you emerge again ?
Blessings !
P.s:. Kareem Ramadan xxx
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