Yazz Fest

For some strange reason, Hispanics refuse to pronounce J's. It's very rude. What gives them the right to pick and choose what letters they sound out? It probably gives the J's an inferiority complex. So the recent Jazz Festival that took place in Panama city really wasn't a Jazz Festival as much as it was a Yazz Festival. A friend invited me to go last night, and I didn't know what I was getting into until I had them spell it out.

It was a pretty big deal with international acclaim and took place in Independence Plaza right in front of the cathedral. My favorite part was when they had a jam session with the 3 best Yazz artists in Panama - all under 12 years old. Those kids could pound out the tunes. The video below from the festival is typical Panamanian dancin' and singin'.