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THE LAST NATIVE AMERICAN WARRIOR, GERONIMO, SURRENDERS

On this date in 1886, the last Native American warrior, Apache leader Geronimo, surrenders to U.S. government troops. For 30 years, the Native American warrior had battled to protect his tribeâs homeland; however, by 1886 the Apaches were exhausted and hopelessly outnumbered.

BLITZKRIEG BLOW 39

Blitzkrieg ain't no punk rock.

CO-LÀ BREITH SONA DHUT, LIZ FRASER!

Cocteau Twins' singer, was once described as "the voice of God", Liz Fraser, turned 62 today.

I HAVE A DREAM

On this date in 1963 Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered âI Have a Dreamâ, one of the best known speeches in U.S. history, second only to Lincolnâs 1863 âGettysburg Addressâ.

MANJÃ: LET IT GO

The next big thing from Bali: MANJÃ. Here they cover James Bayâs âLet It Goâ and Mark, Nick, and James do it so very well. A top-notch atmospheric art pop reinterpretation. Hush hush, they'll release their debut single in a few weeks!

SUNDOWN BEATS

SUNDWON BEATS. A brand new music program, still with a solid passion and a true dedication to bringing you quality live music in beautiful open-air settings of Madeâs Warung Seminyak. Every Thursday, 7-9pm, host: MANJÃ.

JAZZ AT MADE’S

JAZZ AT MADE'S. Madeâs Warung Seminyak newest venture, dedicated to Blue Note believers; swing-soul-funk disciples; jump, jive anâ wailers; and sophisticated Seminyak jazzanovas. Every second Wednesday, 7-9pm, host: Yuri Mahatma Trio.

TERAS ROCK RADIO

TERAS ROCK RADIO, Rumah Sanur's newest music program! Rock-oriented songs curated by swag beat selectors. Live show and live streaming from Instagram @rumahsanur. Every Monday, 5.30-8pm.

DOUG FIEGER & SHARONA KNACK

Doug Fieger would have been 68 today. Do you even know that "My Sharona" is actually taken from a girl with the same nameâSharona Alperin?

PHIL LYNOTT 71

He would've turned 71 today. Happy birthday, Phil Lynott! Bring Thin Lizzy boys back in town!

RD DRAWINGS & WRITINGS

All the drawings and writings that I have produced from the very first one (April 2019) till quite recently (July 2020), all tidied up into an album.

ALDOUS HARDING: DAMN

Aldous Harding remains delphic, enigmatic, a bit sunnier (than her 2017's Party), though no less peculiar.

THE NATIONAL: I NEED MY GIRL

Matt Berninger, the oaken baritone singer of The National, is like the Neil Diamond of indie rock.

JAGGER: ROUTE 77

Jagger turned 77 today.

ROBERT SMITH, MARY POOLE, & LOVESONG

Robert Smith penned âLovesongâ as his wedding present for Mary Poole in 1988. The two are still together, their rock 'n' roll marriage bucking the odds and showing no signs of, well, disintegrating.

ANN DRUYAN GORGEOUS LOVE LETTER TO CARL SAGAN

Ann Druyanâs note is irrefutably one of the most poignant letters ever written about the special peculiarity of love.

DISCO INFERNO: THE NIGHT DANCE MUSIC DIED

41 years ago today, disco was killed by a public backlash with the infamous Disco Demolition Night at Chicagoâs Comiskey Park. At least 9 were injured and 39 got arrested.

SPACE ODDITY

Today, 51 years ago, "Space Oddity" by David Bowie was released. Inspired by Stanley Kubrickâs film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), the song is about the launch into space of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut.