Last Update (26 Jan 2023)

I am based in Berlin, although I travel a lot and work remotely as an artist manager. I do not know German well-enough to communicate in it yet, but hope to do so some time soon.

MY LIFE IN BERLIN...

Living in the exciting city of Berlin since July 2018.
I’m now managing DANILO TIMM (Queer Brazilian Folk) @danilotimm and promote his other projects @aquafabamusic, @passifloralive, @heartchorlove, @ohmychoir, and “Deloris Delight”.

IF YOU'RE IN BERLIN and WANT TO MEET UP, JUST WRITE ME. I MIGHT BE UP FOR IT IF I’M IN TOWN.

ABOUT MY PLACE... I live in Neukölln. The hipster side of Berlin (as I've been told)

CURRENT MISSION: Love Abundantly and Boundlessly...Wake Up N' Dream!

ABOUT ME: I'm easy going! I love a diverse crowd, connecting with people, learning from others' cultures. I love GOOD music specially world folk music, genre fusions, and gorgeous voices! I love dancing latin music! I love eating healthy. I'm a pescetarian, with vegan tendencies. I love the beach! I have sung as a Tenor in the operatic choruses of several opera productions of Il Trovatore, Turandot, Madama Butterfly, Die Fledermaus, La Cenerentola. and Cavalleria Rusticana (my favorite!). I am currently enjoying discovering artistic and progressive cultural undercurrents in Berlin 🇩🇪 " :)

PHILOSOPHY

The meaning of life lies inside of us! We're all connected! My home is anywhere I want it to be! ~ jACH!

"This is your world, shape it or someone else will" ~ Gary Law

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure..." ~ Marianne Williamson.

"Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Gandhi.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted for a while, giving back to the World what I have so lovingly received when I was surfing!!! Yey!!!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It all started with my first CS experience: I surfed Iggi's couch! That was awesome! I love people that open the doors of their homes to others, showing hospitality and kindness, while others decide to hurt the world.

Interests

MUNDANE INTERESTS... I enjoy is making smoothies and helping others cook, co-creating delicious meals, and playing or singing songs to get us into a good kitchen vibe! Plus I believe nice deep and heartfelt conversations start in the kitchen : - P

OTHER INTERESTS…giving and receiving massages, gente touch and cuddling. Some people tell me I should become a massage therapist or a professional cuddlist, which I didn’t know it’s an actual thing. But, I like doing it only when I feel the vibe is right. It doesn’t call me as a profession, but more as a hobby. Another human activity to do that can be deeply healing and connecting us to our own bodies. Some of these things I learned from going to s+ festivals in Germany like “The Intimate Revolution”.

• singing
• vegetarian
• world music
• naturism
• indie music
• foodie
• healthy eating
• veganism
• world food
• indie films
• choral singing
• healthy cooking
• pescatarian
• pescetarian
• kareoke
• singing in the shower
• swimming in the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES -- City of Angels, Y Tu Mamá También, Frida, Pay It Forward, Invictus, The Bird Cage, What Dreams May Come, Good Will Hunting, Jeune & Jolie, The Sandlot, Erin Brockovich, Twister, As Good As It Gets, Bohemian Rhapsody, etc.

MUSIC I LOVE by ARTIST

Juan Luis Guerra (Dominican Republic - Latin/Pop)
Concha Buika (Spain - Soul)
Sin Bandera (Mexico, Argentina - R&B/Pop)
Alejandro Sanz (Spain)
Pentatonix (USA - A Cappella)
Shakira (Colombia - Pop/Rock)
Carlos Gardel (Argentina - Tango)
Guaco (Venezuela - Latin fusion)
DLG (Latin-America - Latin fusion)
Ricardo Arjona (Guatemala - Trovador, Rock/Pop)
Marisa Monte (Brazil - MPB, Rock)
Voices of Liberty (USA - A Cappella)
Vasallos del Sol (Venezuela - Fok)
Ilan Chester (Venezuela - Alternative Pop)
Josh Groban (USA - Crooner, Ballads)
Dianne Reeves (USA - Jazz Diva)
Richard Bona (Cameroon)
Mes Aïeux (Canada - Folk)
Mario Frangoulis (Greece - Classical/Pop fusion)
Jerry Rivera (Puerto Rico - Salsa, Pop)
Ramon Vargas (Mexico - Classical / Opera)
Marc Anthony (Puerto Rico - Salsa)
Los Van Van (Cuba - Salsa)
Maria Callas (Greece - Opera)
Take 6 (USA - Cappella)
Madredeus (Portugal - Fado, Folk)
Koop (Sweden - New Jazz)
Kodo (Japan - New Age, Folk)
Claudia Acuña (Chile - Jazz Diva)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin - Afropop fusion)
Stephen Marley (Jamaica - Reggae)
Adele (England - Pop, Ballads)
Issa Bagayogo (Mali - Folk fusion)
Lila Downs (Mexico - Folk fusion)
Gigi (Ethiopia - Traditional fusion)
Filippa Giordano (Italy - Classical fusion)
Lara Fabian (Belgium/Canada - Pop Diva)
Carolina Chocolate Drops (USA - folk)
Ibeyi (France/Cuba - afro electro r&b)

ARTISTS I LOVE AND PROMOTE

Danilo Timm (Brazil/Germany - Brazilian Retro Pop)
Lau Noah (Catalonia - Storytelling Songstress)
Aquafaba (Germany - Latin Psych-Folk)
Justin Michael Williams (USA - R&B pop)
Mora Lucay (Chile - Alternative Latin Fusion)
Free Like Me (Australia/Venezuela - gypsy pop)
Lucy Gallant (Australia - gypsy pop)
Allison (Mexico - rock pop)
Repion (Spain - Alt-Rock)

BOOKS -- Ishmael (in process), The Power of the Subconscious Mind (in process), El Quinto Acuerdo (by Don Miguel Ruiz), The King & I (a Pavarotti Biography), O Zahir (by Paulo Coelho), Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince), Awaken The Giant Within (Personal Growth Book), My reading is more practical than literary.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Can’t just mention on CS....

Enjoyed clothing-optional social activities like Naked Bash in Florida, and WNBR in Mexico City and Montreal.

Seen merciless people forgive.

Seen people that speak different languages, communicate and get along better than people that speak a common language.

Seen people you'd never believe would succeed surpass their own expectations.

Walked over a 12-feet-long path of burning coals.

Grabbed inspiration by its tail to paint my life with awing sounds!

Seen people give from scarcity.

Loved passionately and waited years for it to come by again.

Learned how to sing :)

Managed an MTV-LA award-winning and Latin Grammy nominated band ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH -- breathing for singing, and some vocal production. Basic music theory, and sight-reading skills.

English Diction, basic Cuban salsa dancing, and practical things you can do to achieve your wildest dreams.

LEARN to speak German, French, Portuguese, and Greek!

An efficient body building routine to strengthen my core.

Farming / Country lifestyle and tasks.

Meaning of certain world cultural practices.

SHARE my voice, my music collection, my books, my home, my bed, my food, my life philosophy, my body, my good humor, and my presence!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendships, good vibes, hugs, kisses !!!! I also hold Touch Nights events from time to time. Sometimes once a month if I ain't traveling so much.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Cuba, Ecuador, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Mexico, Spain, United States, Venezuela

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