💿 Mix CDs

• 🎶Mix CD | Wisconsionable!

  This mix, set within the context of Wisconsin, navigates the challenging landscape of musical influences while keeping dairy mentions at bay. From the **50 States!** series of CDs, it showcases a variety of artists while including a nod to Liberace's significant contribution to pop music from the state.

• 🎶Mix CD | NY/ROBI

  An exploration of the connections between Africa and New York through music, including a unique take on Babatunde Olatunji's "Akiwowo."

• 🎶Mix CD | Washingtonic!

  A unique mix CD celebrating Washington State, featuring diverse tracks and no grunge.

• 🌸Mix CD | Marylanderful!

  This post celebrates the Maryland bar exam with a unique mix of cultural references and design elements related to Baltimore.

• 🌌Mix CD | Celestial Objects

  A special custom mix CD celebrating the birthday of a historian of science and astronomy enthusiast features 19 tracks corresponding to the brightest visible celestial objects.

• 🇺🇸Mix CD | District of Columbulous!

  A visual representation inspired by the iconic design of the Bush and early Obama-era Oval Office, this cover is part of the "50 States!" series. The relevant geolocation coordinates for the national capital, Washington, D.C., are approximately 38.8951° N, 77.0364° W.

• 🐦Mix CD | Birdsongs/Songbirds

  A heartfelt gift for a passionate birdwatcher, this 60th birthday compilation includes 60 songs celebrating various bird species and offers a unique auditory experience of the avian world.

• 🎥Mix CD | The Mix Who Knew Too Much

  A creative exploration that challenges the balance between Alfred Hitchcock's cinematic themes and the musical landscape, while incorporating visual elements inspired by his iconic style.

• 🎶Mix CD | Hope Is Just Another Word for Love

  A mix CD of uplifting songs designed to inspire and support walkers participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

• 🎶Mix CD | October Surprise

  A nostalgic mix created during the vibrant atmosphere of the 2008 elections, capturing the spirit of the moment through music.

• 🎵Mix CD | Hold On

  For a while, I've been interested in the ways that repeating a word over and over can change it—sometimes it loses meaning, becoming a simple babble of repeated sounds. In other cases, the repetition increases the strength and depth of the word.

• 🎶Mix CD | Connexcellent!

  A unique mix celebrating Connecticut, featuring songs and artists that pay homage to the Nutmeg State.

• 🎶Mix CD | Georgious!

  Celebrating Georgia's rich musical heritage, this inaugural mix from the **50 States!** series is dedicated to my friend Elizabeth, who moved to Atlanta in 2007 to begin work at the CDC. Based on the post content, the geolocation coordinates for Atlanta, Georgia are approximately 33.7490° N, 84.3880° W.

• 🌾Mix CD | Kansastic!

  Celebrating the spirit of Kansas, inspired by my friends Jonathan and Robyn's move to western Kansas in 2007.

• 🎶Mix CD | Nuevo manuel de la música cubana y africana

  A personal exploration of Cuban music through a curated mix of _rumba_ and _son_ spanning over a century.

• 🎶Mix CD | Here Is a Good One

  A captivating mix of hip-hop, indie pop, and eclectic sound clips, inspired by an old advertising card for a roll-top oak desk.

• 🎶Mix CD | Roxbury Dispensary

  A reflection on a friend's relocation and a creative tribute through music.

• 🚂Mix CD | Why Are There So Many Songs about Hobos?

  Exploring the complex role of the hobo in American musical culture, I reflect on their portrayal as either a figure to be pitied or envied, ultimately leading to my own hobo-inspired creation, "Hobo Lingo."

• 🌍Mix CD | Triple Frontera

  Celebrating the diverse identities and cultural richness of the Triple Frontera region in South America.

• 💍Mix CD | The Bridegroom Special

  Celebrating love with a joyous mix of multicultural tunes for a wedding celebration.

• 🎶Mix CD | Planes, Trains and Autorickshaws

  A nostalgic reflection on creating a mix to celebrate the friendships and memories made during a trip to India, filled with inside jokes and cherished music.

• 📖Mix CD | Genesis

  Inspired by the first book of the Bible, this collection of songs captures its wonder and strangeness with references to key figures and emotional moments throughout the narrative.

• 🦋Mix CD | Entomology

  A unique mix designed for the curious mind of an evolutionary biologist, featuring music that resonates with the vibrant world of insects.

• 🎶Mix CD | reRQ

  Reflecting on the art of mix-making and its connection to magazine creation.