Ten minute tea with Afternoon Tea. Spend ten minutes with Afternoon Tea. In the time it takes to boil one kettle, and let one cup of tea steep, we will have your daily art + music fix covered. Take your afternoon break with our Afternoon Tea curators. Need an extra lump of sugar? One more sip? If you have five minutes more (or ten), we have one more hit.
Today’s tea + soundtrack + visuals curated by Ynana Rose.
California-based folk artist Ynana Rose breathes new life into the classic Argentinian folk song “Los Ejes de Mi Carreta” with a stunning new rendition featuring Arturo Lugo. A melancholic yet hypnotic milonga, the song tells the story of a lone gaucho in the pampas, his carriage wheels echoing his solitude as he embraces the path ahead. The track’s haunting beauty, led by Ynana‘s heartfelt vocal delivery and rich acoustic instrumentation, pays homage to the song’s deep-rooted history while adding a uniquely personal touch.
Originally composed and performed by legendary musician and ethnographer Atahualpa Yupanqui, this 1950s folk gem carries a quiet intensity. Ynana Rose‘s version features traditional bandoneón recorded in Argentina, vocals recorded in both California and Mexico, and percussive elements that enhance the song’s hypnotic rhythm, making for a truly international collaboration.
Stream + share “Los Ejes de Mi Carreta” (feat. Arturo Lugo) now:
I fell in love with Latin American folk music while living in Guanajuato, Mexico, and this song became a part of me. My bandmates taught it to me years ago, and it’s an honour to finally record it with my dear friend Arturo Lugo. This track is a tribute to the beautiful tradition of passing music down through generations. – Ynana Rose
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Tea: Red Chai with oat milk & honey
Red chai with a splash of oat milk & just a hint of honey is my go to for a calming, meditative cup of tea. The blend of mellow spice & sweetness just makes me smile. Sona Jobarteh is one of my favorite world music artists, & this song pairs perfectly with my tea. It’s deeply joyful and takes its time in bringing in rhythm. I love the way it highlights her voice & kora playing for almost a full minute before the bass & percussion kick in…a truly sensitive build that invites a gentle sway of the hips and many more sips! This piece of art hangs in my home. It was printed by a deceased friend of mine who was an expert in the ancient art of Chinese woodblock printing, Bob Benson. It makes me think of Northern California, the land of my birth, and the guidance of the spirit of the red tailed hawk.
Tea + Me 