Born John Rivas, Mr. Magic was the first host on commercial radio to devote a program exclusively to rap when his “Rap Attack” began broadcasting on WBLS-FM in New York in April 1983.
Sosa, one of the pioneers of the “Nueva Cancion” or “New Song” movement, was revered as both a victim of and a commentator on the political and social turmoil that afflicted her country and the rest of the continent. She had such a rich voice, watch he music video and hear for yourself.
She was influential with the experimental sound installations and multimedia works she created, but it must be an acquired taste. Check out the video and decide for yourself: art or noise?
The music manager won big and lost big abiding by his three rules: Get the money. Remember to get the money. Don’t forget to always remember to get the money!
The family of the acclaimed poet and playwright are against the exhumation saying that he should not be singled out when so many people died at the hands of Gen. Francisco Franco’s forces during the country’s civil war.
Doctor continues to treat patients until days before her own death from breast cancer. “She was in severe pain, but she wanted to come to work,” said a colleague.
Last Writes is the sometimes serious, sometimes irreverent extension of reporter Kimberly Matas' Life Stories series, which chronicles the lives of recently deceased Tucsonans.
About Kim Matas
Kim has been getting paid to write since she was 16 and a freelance high school correspondent for the Phoenix Gazette. More than 25 years later, she's still at it. No one knows why.
Email: kmatas@azstarnet.com
