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Intention: The Value of a Slow Lifestyle
I grew up on a remote island in the South Pacific. I vividly remember what life was like over there. The speed limit was no more than 25 miles per hour on the roads. Everything. EVERYTHING moved at its own seemingly glacial pace. Nonetheless, things still got done. People worked, cooked food, had gatherings with …
Intention: Incremental Learning for Life
One of the primary ideas I want to explore here at BLOOM is the concept of intention. This is the first of an ongoing series of posts that expound upon the notion of living a life of intention. First of all, what is intention? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, intention is defined as ” a …
What I Have to Give
I wanted to take some time to go a little more in depth about the intentions behind my new website. It is, in fact, more than just a forum for me to promote my music and performances. I am not in this for constant self-promotion or to make any money. At this point, the truth …
ABOUT
Roqué is a pianist, vocalist, performer, writer, poet, and visual artist based out of Nashville, TN. He grew up on the island of American Samoa in the South Pacific after his family relocated from the Philippines. As a self-taught pianist, Roqué uses his music as a foundation and inspiration for his multimedia creative projects. His work is layered in emotion, whimsical lyricism, and meticulous musicianship.
With visual work that encompasses photography, sketching, stippling, web design, digital art, and film production, Roqué pursues conceptual ideas from numerous creative angles and perspectives. Altogether, he cultivates sonic and visual ecosystems that are uniquely drawn from his experiences and active imagination. He hopes to share these worlds with as many people as possible and with whomever is willing to come along and explore . . .