Hello, California

Written by Martin Perna

This summer I moved to California. It is beautiful, rich, and perilous. It’s taking some time to adjust, but I am finding experiences, places and people that bring me joy.

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Making new sounds with a new friend @ninomoschella
from #IBM 1979. An admonition.
In between bearing witness to the barbarity, I bear witness to beauty.
Rest in power Faith Ringgold.
A moment from the sublime performance of @___caminante___ ‘s “Sonorous Present” last night at @gettymuseum Los Angeles
My tools for tonight’s performance of @___caminante___ ‘s “Sonorous Present” at the @gettymuseum Los Angeles.
Happy birthday Alice Coltrane.
The new favorite playground.
Today’s conduit to my soul
Old dog with new tricks. Back out with @Antibalas for a show tonight in LA at @skirball_la. Update: the show is sold out & guest list is closed so don’t blow up my phone, please.
Adding this bush to our secret map of public fruit in the East Bay. #blackberries #fatherhood
Mendo
Grateful for Sinead O’Connor and the wild and wonderful music moments we shared in 2005. She was a true warrior. Story to come…
Pomp and circumstance.


Martin Perna

multimedia artist / composer / performer since 1996. based in Oakland, California

http://www.martinperna.com
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