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Behind the Lens: The Photographer of The Complete Bari Sessions
Antonio and I first met during the initial recording session in Bari in February 2024. His kindness, warm smile, and humor quickly won me over! If I had to describe Antonio in one word, it would be empathetic, without a doubt. He moved through the studio with the grace and silence of a cat...

Amalia Baraona
Jul 272 min read


Remembering Matija Dedić: A Brief Connection with a Musical Soul
Reflecting on my encounters with Matija Dedić, I am reminded of the unique nature of musical relationships, even those that seem casual initially. The abruptness of Matija's passing serves as a poignant reminder for us to cherish those moments of connection, regardless of how brief they may be.

Amalia Baraona
Jun 103 min read


Greed like there is no tomorrow...
These 2 tragedies were not the result of a shooting or a terrorist attack. They were the result of public negligence and private greed...

Amalia Baraona
Mar 172 min read


Dreams have no age or shape...
The atmosphere is supportive, warm and gracious, and unkindness, judgement or hostility have no place here.

Amalia Baraona
Feb 22 min read


Reflections...
Unexpectedly, last night, I crafted a song. The melody emerged first, with the lyrics trailing behind. Will I ever share it? Perhaps...

Amalia Baraona
Sep 22, 20241 min read


How difficult is the Serbian Cyrillic alphabet?...
Each letter in Serbian has a specific phoneme that never changes You write exactly the way you speak and vice versa, contrary to Portuguese

Amalia Baraona
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Bari: Going back to move forward
While some elements of our past may no longer fit into the fabric of our present lives, the essence of rekindled friendships, the joy of great music, and the uplifting nature of positive vibes remain timeless. These aspects not only enrich our current experiences but also pave the way for a more fulfilling future, reminding us that there is always value in revisiting what once brought us joy!

Amalia Baraona
Apr 5, 20242 min read


White night 🌙
I'm not an early bird and I panic at the thought of not waking up and missing the plane, so I don't go to sleep...

Amalia Baraona
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Phoneless!
I picked it up ready to call a taxi and catch up with my tardiness, but to my dismay the phone did not react to my touch. Panic! What now?

Amalia Baraona
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Alight with a fresh Site!
Here I am! Alight with a fresh website and an album on the make!

Amalia Baraona
Mar 5, 20221 min read


Portuguese around the world (Portugueses pelo Mundo)
In April 2010, 5 months after I moved to Croatia, I received an email from a production company inviting me to participate in a TV show ...

Amalia Baraona
May 6, 20202 min read


44 days...
44 days of confinement 44 days of teleworking 44 days of teletalking 44 days of telelistening 44 days of telewriting 44 days of silent...

Amalia Baraona
Apr 27, 20201 min read


My 4th of July!...
While Americans celebrate Independence Day, my 4th of July commemorates the first Review of my first CD "Mulheres" by Alison Bentley for...
Amália Baraona
Jul 4, 20172 min read


Should I Stay or Should I go...
..."If I go it will be trouble, and if I stay it will be double, so come on and let me know, Should I stay or should I go!!!" (The...
Amália Baraona
Jun 16, 20172 min read


The music servant
Today is my husband's graduation's day as a classical double bass player. The accomplishment of a dream that Dinko cherished and pursued...
Amália Baraona
Jun 7, 20172 min read


Who am I?
Rainy grey windy days like today can be spent cuddling, sitting in front of the TV wasting life, or sleeping, which I often do like any...
Amália Baraona
Feb 12, 20174 min read


Tributes & Heroes
Yesterday I started writing a post on tributes & heroes inspired by 3 artists whom I greatly admire for their qualities as human beings...
Amália Baraona
Aug 10, 20162 min read
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