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This week has felt like one of those class summers from my childhood. Every day (so far) has been hot, lazy, and spent in the sunshine sipping on cool drinks.

I've also had the luxury of spending some extra time with my family and friends, which I haven't had a chance do to in well over a year since I'm usually teaching workshops or working a gig when I'm back. 

By the sounds of it, I brought back a bit of the heat - it's been rainy in B.C. since late May, so we're all out and soaking in the warmth as much as possible. 

Of course, we need some good tunage to go along with these hazy days - this playlist is a mix of my favourite pump up jams to listen to while snacking and preparing dinner, and also mellow favourites for hanging by the pool and under the stars.

Well, what are you waiting for? Pour yourself a drink, put on a floppy hat and turn on the tunes!

I want to know - what are your favourite songs of the summer? Share them in the comment section below, I would love to make a playlist of reader favourites soon. 

Enjoy! 

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Hola April!

Although it doesn't feel like spring quite yet in Toronto (we woke up to freezing temperatures and a wild wind this morning), it's a'coming, I can feel it.

I'm planning to spend April cleansing my home, closet and refreshing my iTunes with some new music.

Since being back from Mexico, I've been listening to Spanish music non-stop. Everything from Paco de Lucia to Carlos Santana has been on repeat. Even Columbian singer Shakira has shook her way back into my music library.

I love how Latin music transcends genres, especially throughout the 2000's.

A perfect example is on Justin Timberlake's latest album, "The 20/20 Experience" which was released last week. His Latin-inspired track, "Let the Groove In"is a standout. Looking back at Nelly Furtado's album "Whoa Nelly!" from 2000,  she echoes Latin rhythms within her pop vocals and melodies throughout it.

There are some critics against music making crossovers, but I for one am all for it. Why not? Exposing ourselves to other cultures, rhythms and music is an incredible feat. I'm all for it.

This playlist is a hodge podge of my favourite music for spring - some Latin, some electronic, some folk. The works.

Happy April!

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I have Justin Timberlake's new album, The 20/20 Experience,  on repeat. I'm loving the smooth rhythms, old school vibe and of course, his voice.

This album is taking a different direction from what we've seen for awhile. Instead of a la carte singles, The 20/20 Experience is made up of six to eight minute pieces, from ballads to melodies. While there's no track quite like "Sexyback" or "Cry Me a River" I'm still impressed that JT has taken a chance and done something completely different.

Currently loving "Mirrors", and his video. The dancing at the end is incredible - sharp, simple, classic.

Enjoy!