Author: Riley Poole

  • The Wandering Songstress 天涯歌女

    The Wandering Songstress 天涯歌女

    I chose to write about this particular song as an introduction for someone new to mid-20th century Chinese music. Because it is such a great example of how music throughout the period maintains heritage while also transforming to meet modern tastes. It also introduces some of the most famous artists of the time. A good…

  • The Hasdrubal

    The Hasdrubal

    1 oz. Tanqueray Gin1 oz. Chambord1 oz. St. Germain7 oz. Soda Water Muddle a few raspberries and mint leaves. Stir in London dry gin, elderberry liqueur, and raspberry liqueur. Add soda, and optionally, a dash of bitters and a mint garnish. Serve in a chilled 12 oz. Collins glass. 8% abv. 1.28 standard drinks. Musical…

  • Chinese Poem

    Chinese Poem

    This poem means a lot to me. Here is my artist’s statement. I was listening to Chinese music one day when I was terribly depressed and the song was “Stepping Higher and Higher”. I decided to write a poem with this as the first line. First the colors. I chose to do a black on…