La Bomba de Tiempo

This is the coolest experience I've had in Argentina so far. A few nights ago, I went with a group of friends to la Bomba de Tiempo, a drum circle/percussion fest that goes on every Monday night at Ciudad Cultural Konex in Buenos Aires. It consists of around 15-20 percussionists assembled around a sort of conductor, who also has his own drum. The conductor gives some hand signals, but the musicians are largely improvising for much of the performance. I don't think this video quite captures the power or energy of the room, but it gives you an idea of what goes on. Make sure you see the real thing if you're ever in BA.

Hola Todos

Hello there,

If you’re here, I’m assuming you know who I am. For those who somehow stumbled upon this site unknowingly, I’m David. I’m originally from Boston and lived for awhile in Chicago, but at the moment I’m living in Buenos Aires, learning how to teach English. (It’s really meta, being taught how to teach.) Anyway, I decided to create this travel blog so that those who want to can keep up on what I’m doing, and maybe also as sort of an outlet for myself. I think it’s going to function mostly as a photo blog, with some words and things thrown in here and there, but I don’t know exactly. I’m also not promising regular updates. But welcome nonetheless!