From the comments of my previous post on vinyl, Gabe Francis adds some great recommendations:
Here are a few vinyl records I can’t stop listening to:
1. The Best of Nina Simone
2. Remain in Light by Talking Heads
3. Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan
4. Post War by M Ward
5. Moon Pix by Cat Power
Gabe and I met this past summer in Costa Rica while he was working there as a Kiva Fellow. For those who don’t know about Kiva, it’s a community-based micro finance organization that connects potential lenders around the world, such as you and me, to low income individuals and organizations that need small loans. Unlike donating to a charity, when you give money through Kiva in the form of a loan, you generally get paid back. In fact, 98.91% of all Kiva loans have been paid back. So if you can afford to, help someone buy a pig.
Gabe has a great blog that he kept while working in Costa Rica that details many of his experiences and includes some sweet pictures.
Thanks for the recommendations, Gabe.