User:El gringo

Roberto El Gringo a.k.a. Rob Holbrook is a global nomad living in Tokyo and working as a freelance language teacher. He started using the 'El Gringo' moniker at DJ events in the Osaka area from mid 2004 to April 2006. He is currently looking for a cafe/bar with a loungy atmosphere in the Sangenjaya area where he can spin his vintage Brazilian and Latin vinyl.

A self-taught artist, he has organized group art shows in Osaka, Seoul and Tokyo, and most recently has been doing audio and video podcasts on News From The Other Side. NFTOS topics range from reports on the local arts and entertainment scene to observations on Japanese culture.