Andrew Calhoun is the real deal, applying all the skill & integrity needed to faithfully channel folk songs & folk culture through his dancing, delightful guitar, but also his deep & evocative voice. With loads of recordings over the decades, he's distinguished himself through Scotch-Irish songs and his African-American spirituals. He lives just outside of Chicago, IL.
Folk Music
Tom Prasada-Rao Tribute, Part 3: Patty, Cary, & Annette Remember
Part 3 of our tribute to Tom Prasada-Rao, this time through the stories and songs selected by 3 of the women in Tom's life: his sister, Patty Prasada-Rao, his ex-wife and musical partner in the Dreamsicles,
Tom Prasada-Rao Tribute, Part 2: The Sherpas
Part 2 of a tribute to Tom Prasada-Rao, who passed on 6/19/24. Today's stories & music are shared by the other members of The Sherpas, Michael Lille & Tom Kimmel.
Tom Prasada-Rao Tribute, Part 1: Buddha & the Fox Run Five
Part 1 of a tribute to Tom Prasada-Rao, who passed on 6/19/24. Today's stories & music are shared by the other members of the Fox Run Five: Neale Eckstein, Matt Nakoa, Eric Schwartz, & Jagoda.
Singing Reconnection to Earth & Iran with Lydia Violet
Lydia Violet is an amazing musician, songwriter, educator, & community activist, combining fiddle, clawhammer banjo, & voice to change & heal the Earth. Mentored by Joanna Macy, Lydia got her degree in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and weaves her music & Earthcare studies together in her Music Medicine program at her School for the Great Turning.
A Great Wild Mercy Through Carrie Newcomer
Carrie Newcomer joins us for a Song of the Soul drawn from her latest album, A Great Wild Mercy, including some songs co-written with John McCutcheon and with Siri Undlin/Humbird.
Darryl Purpose is a Sure Bet
Darryl Purpose says he's never had a real job, earning his living either from blackjack or making music, but he's worth every cent and more. Determined to live outside the box, Darryl's music regales the listener with beauty, inspiration, & free-flowing spirituality.
Singing the Healing & Health of Earth's Creatures - Earth Mama
This is our 2nd visit with Earth Mama/Joyce Rouse and her rich assortment of musical influences, combined with great lyrics and a truly beautiful voice, all in service of the people and creatures of this planet. Joyce's 15 albums of fun, deep, joyful, and thought-provoking songs make Earth more stunning and hopeful.
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Lutheran, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, Quaker
The Promise of Local Folk with Massachusetts Walking & Blackstone Valley School
Back in 2020, early in the pandemic, I discovered the music of Raianne Richards and Mark Mandeville and instantly adored it, and had Mark as my Song of the Soul guest.
In Memoriam - Idris Phillips: Star By Moon
Idris Phillips left this world in July 2022, and we remember him today with my interview with him from December 2017, although I also interviewed him again in person,