Discovery

I listen to several podcasts a week, most of these are technology or news related, however, on the recommendation of a friend, I started listening to TEDTalks and Pop!Tech also. These podcasts are recorded at their respective conferences and cover many different subjects from leaders in nearly every discipline, from Billy Graham to Robert Ballard.

They often have short musical pieces from cutting edge performers, some like Benjamin Zander, musical director for the Boston Philharmonic, will speak on achievement or theory based on their musical experience and some are like Rodrigo y Gabriela, the Mexican Flamenco duo who are gaining popularity around the world.

In the interest of full disclosure, I am a huge fan of Flamenco music and when I initially applied to college it was to be a major in classical guitar, so it is likely that I am biased towards this type of music. However, after you see them perform, I am certain you will agree that this is one of the most exciting acts to appear in several years. I can't wait until I can see them live in concert!.