James Arena

So here I am, well into my 60s now—officially “over the hill.” But honestly, I’m enjoying this time of life a lot more than I ever expected. I think the best thing I can do is to make the most of this open window… no matter what the hell is going on in this FUBAR world.

Thank u to everyone discovering my book series. They’re about our personal history— the vintage dance music & the movies that carried us through our happiest moments and our toughest times. Revisit and celebrate the influences that helped shape you. All on the Zon. #JamesArena

Thanks to your support of the book #HOTSUMMERJAMS I was able to take a round of author royalties & donate them to SFM Charities, an organization that supports vulnerable communities in #puertorico . Wishing u a happy 4th of July! #popmusic #dancemusic #beachreading #summermusic

Listening to Joe Cocker's parching 1994 version of "Summer In The City" as the Canadian wildfire smoke chokes the breath out of New York City. Sucks here. Siri, open Delta Airlines! #hotsummerjams #summerof2023 #summer #beachday #popmusic #rockmusic #JoeCocker #beachmusic #summer

Saddened to hear of the passing of vocalist #AstrudGilberto. She helped make the 1964 #TheGirlFromIpanema single (Getz/Gilberto album) an unforgettable excursion into a world of gentle breezes, warm sunlight & intoxicating #BossNova rhythms of Rio. #hotsummerjams #popmusic

Aging in Puerto Rico is a struggle for families fragmented by migration nbcnews.com/news/latino/puer… via @nbcnews

I’m NOT saying my savory book HOT SUMMER JAMS and the slammin digital single “HOT SUMMER JAMS” by legendary crooner TACO put an end to the cold, the clouds, and the gloom. But YES, they did! Wishing you a fun, happy and, wherever possible, endless #summer2023 !

If u have the right playlist, the pop effect makes any place a vacation paradise. #popmusic #hotsummerjams #springbreak #playlist #change #chic #wham #Enya #enigma #kateyanai #pablocruise #Sade #FourTops #Amazulu #EddyGrant #blondie #tomtomclub #ramones #kassav #LosParaguayos

Singer, songwriter, producer and arranger #BobbyCaldwell knew that when the world gets to be too much, the warm embrace of the tropics is all you need to feel good again. His 1982 hit "Jamaica" bursts with a jazzy, dreamy vibe that makes it an essential hot summer jam. #popmusic

I've got #sistersledge "let's go on vacation" pleasantly spinning in my brain. #hotssummerjams

1 of the quintessential summer & holiday getaway songs of all time & a vital entry in the book HOT SUMMER JAMS! #Madonna’s “La Isla Bonita” (1987), w/it’s breezy Latin flavor, & covers by Micaela & Lucia, became a staple of warm weather playlists. Get the book now & stay warm!

THANK U to everyone who supported my book #HOTSUMMERJAMS. I took all author sales royalties earned through Sept. 30 and donated to ocean protectors 5gyres.org and globalgiving.org for my friends in #PuertoRico, who are still struggling from #HurricaneFiona.

2 WEEKS LEFT! Hope u will pick up a copy of my new book🌞HOT SUMMER JAMS. I will donate ALL the author royalties I receive between now & SEPT 30, 2022 to 5GYRES.ORG, who are helping rid our oceans of plastic pollution. $ will be DOUBLED by Johnson Ohana Foundation.

As we approach the unofficial end of summer in the US (Labor Day), there's a great way to extend the season!🌞Pick up the new book HOT SUMMER JAMS! Sept. author royalties are being donated to 5GYRES.ORG, an organization helping to rid our oceans of plastic pollution.

He had one of the biggest 90s summer hits in Europe ever, and here he is with his his copy of the book HOT SUMMER JAMS! Emanuele Asti is the man behind the bubbly song "The Summer Is Magic" by Playahitty from 1994, HOT SUMMER JAMS is the book! #popmusic #eurodance #dancemusic

Sometimes when I see it laid out like this & remember the challenges, thrills & incredible fun of each one, I can't believe this all actually happened. My deepest thanks to the artists who gave me the chance to share their stories. These books represent THE highpoint of my life.

I'm donating any author royalties I receive from my new book HOT SUMMER JAMS from August through September 2022 to 5 GYRES, an organization helping to remove plastic pollution from our oceans. HOT SUMMER JAMS is available in softbound & digital editions on Amazon 🐳☀️⛱🏖🏝