Song Of The Soul

David Roth is great! Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) said, and we agree, "David has reached our hearts. With voices like his still singing, there's a certainty that the candle will remain lit, the hope reasserted and the dream still sung...". His music is tender, classic, insightful, personal, and sometimes funny. All the songs in this program are written & performed by David Roth: May the Light of Love - from Rhubarb Trees with Anne Hills Manuel Garcia - from Rising in Love Nights at the Chez - from Nights at the Chez Gush or Bore - from Think Twice Everything That Happens Makes Me Stronger - unpublished recording with young folks Will You Come Home - first released on Rising In Love - this version is as yet unreleased on Stockfisch Records Original Air Date: 06/16/2013

Stephen Lee Rich is a musician with a joke (or a comedian with a song), a yodeler, and a leading figure in the work of Musicians United to Protect Bristol Bay. Based in Madison, WI, and performing & recording frequently with Sandy Andina, Stephen is both serious and humorous and caffeine-fueled. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Stephen Lee Rich, unless otherwise noted: Caffeine - written by Sandy Andina, performed by Stephen Lee Rich on Facing Monday Tell Me What Democracy Looks Like - on Free Range Sofas These Cowboys (Born Out Of Their Time) - by Andina & Rich on Two Guitars, A Dulcimer and an Attitude Facing Monday - by Andina & Rich, soon-to-be-released on Chasing Lightning Don't - on YouTube Porchlight Blues - by Andina & Rich on Two Guitars, A Dulcimer and an Attitude Waterbound - on Free Range Sofas

Joanne Rand overcame her shyness because of her need to sing people together in care for the Earth. Having lived way off the grid, in a tree house, she's walked the walk, from growing up in Georgia to parenthood in Northern California, where she listens to the song of the stars. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Joanne Rand, unless otherwise noted: Maid of Constant Sorrow - from Snake Oil & Hummingbirds, traditional song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - from Where Our Power Lies Letting the Cat Die - from The Monkey Puzzle, performed by Joanne Rand & The Little Big Band, written by Jordan Rand Musical Cities - from Grant Me Eyes performed by Joanne Rand, written by Jordan Rand Streets Today - from Snake Oil & Hummingbirds BONUS EXCERPT: Squaw Rock - from Snake Oil & Hummingbirds Amazing Grace - from Into the River, traditional song Original Air Date: 06/02/2013

Sue Kranz is a musical gift, and humble on top of that. Rooted in mindfulness meditation, thriving in nature, changing the world through activism and teaching, Sue shares a beautiful soul, voice, guitar and flute, helping the world be a better place. Starting as a solo act, she has delighted in performing with a 6-woman group, Constellations, and currently partners with Ben Tousley, previously on Song of the Soul. Contact Sue to get her earlier recordings. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Sue Kranz unless otherwise noted: Jamie - by Hedge Capers, from Weaving Women (cassette) The Muse at Jackson Hole - from Long Past the Hour Faith in the Air - from Long Past the Hour Every Flower - from Cambridgeport's Greatest Hits En Frente De Todo - from Take Heart Gonna Take it with Me - from Take Heart, with Ben Tousley Original Air Date: 05/12/2013

Jacob George did 3 tours of duty in Afghanistan, and it changed him completely, including the healing process in the aftermath leading to his involvement with Vets for Peace. With tools like this banjo and bicycle, Jacob takes us inside a Soldier's Heart, the title of his CD, to be released on 5/1/2013. All the songs in this program are (co-)written & performed by Jacob George:: Support the Troops Warrior They Call Me Hero 188th BONUS EXCERPT: Playground of War Original Air Date: 04/14/2013

Priscilla Herdman is a shy person with the gift of a singing voice that carries the listener to laughter, tears, and wonder. With 13 CD, some solo, some family albums, and some as part of a trio, Priscilla shares audio riches to paint pictures. Trained to work in fashion, the folk music scene stole her away, and the rest is history, shared here! All the songs in this program are performed by Priscilla Herdman:: Ashokan Farewell - from Forever & Always Follow That Road - from Forever & Always, written by Anne Hills Blue Boat Home - from Into The Stars Vincent - from Into The Stars The Play - from Into The Stars Original Air Date: 03/10/2013

Though Susan Grace Stoltz was Michigan raised, she's all about her home in Alaska - the people who are really there for you, the rivers, protecting the land and creatures, and, again, the people. A beautiful soul and voice with vibrant lyrics, Susan brings listeners into the Light. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Susan Grace Stoltz: The Love We Carry Within Circle of Friends I Believe in You The Journey Kongakut Song for Ginny Wood Come into the Light

Jody Soland's spiritual gifts were refined and deepened through a period of painful adversity, a series of years which included West Nile Virus, mono, complications, traumatic brain injury, and more. As you'll find out, Jody has chosen the bright pathway up from such depths, called to the path by a red-tailed hawk and channeled through beautiful vocals and instrumentation. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Jody Soland and from her lastest CD, Spirit Speak to Me:: Spirit Speak to Me She Thought He Was Jesus What Would Love Do Now Angels Let Go BONUS EXCERPT SONG: Going Deeper to Fly Higher

Niyonu Spann is the leader of Tribe1, a Philadelphia group singing for peace and unity. Niyonu is used to wrestling with the deep things, walking carefully through the tender places, and bravely going to the scary territory where the fainter hearts just faint. In addition to her moving, soulful, questioning music, Niyonu leads workshops called Beyond Diversity 101. And more. Find Tribe1's music on Bandcamp. Featured music (all written by Niyonu Spann): What You Put Down Now - by Niyonu & Diane Spann The Saddest Thing - by Tribe1 from Waymaker Be My Friend - by Tribe1 from Waymaker Same Ol' Thing - by Niyonu Spann Sit Down With Me - by Niyonu Spann

Lon Milo DuQuette and his fan page are excellent sources of amazing music and spirituality. prolific. A practitioner and teacher of Thelema, founded by Aleister Crowley in the early 1900's, Lon has written extensively and resumed a career in music a few years ago after decades away from the music scene. His music is profound, fun, simple, complicated, and engaging. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Lon Milo DuQuette:: When You Fall In Love I Once Was the Hero of Megiddo Bernice I'm Scared Outside the Box True Buckaroos I Am He BONUS EXCERPT& SONG: Bamboozled

Ben Tousley is a folksinger with a great mix of song and spirit, with 6 CDs to his personal credit, plus one more recently released with Sue Kranz. His degree from Harvard Divinity School prepared him as chaplain to college students, the elderly and to hospice patients. As a cancer survivor, he understands vulnerability, anguish, and hope from the inside, and it ends up in his music, his hospice work, and in his teaching. .All the songs in this program are written & performed by Ben Tousley (2 along with Sue Kranz):: Take My Hand - from Take My Hand Every Morning - from Take Heart with Sue Kranz Oh My Friend - from Take My Hand It's the Same Love - from Take My Hand Don't Let Your Flame Go Down - from Take My Hand Walking in the Morning Light - from Take Heart with Sue Kranz The Parting Glass - from Take My Hand Original Air Date: 02/03/2013

Nancy Bowker has been forced, and led, into a life of profound solitude, due to illness. From working in blueberry fields as a child, to the jazz stage, to the inner retirement of improvised, sung prayer, Nancy sings out of the depths. All the songs in this program are performed by Nancy Bowker: Mountain Song (by Holly Near) - from Crossings Black Coffee (by Paul Francis Webster, Sonny Burke) - from Nancy Bowker Live Out of the Depths (Psalm 130) - read by Kathy Eliot, music by Nancy Bowker - from Crossings Glenn's Lament - by Nancy Bowker from Crossings I Wish I Knew How It Feels To Be Free (by Billy Taylor, D. Dallas) & Feeling Good (by Leslie Bilicusse, Anthony Newly) - from Nancy Bowker Live

Lani Hall Alpert started out in Chicago and made her fame with Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 and continued with Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. In addition to her incredible, Grammy-award winning voice and singing, Lani is a writer, and she captures (and invents) the stories of her heart in her new book Emotional Memoirs and Short Stories. Songs included in this program: Waters of March - by Antonio Carlos Jobim, from Brasil Nativo performed by Lani Hall I Feel You - by Bill Cantos, from I Feel You performed by Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Saudades De Casa (Meant to Be) - from Brasil Nativo Prelude - By Scriabin, from Bill Evans Trio With Symphony Orchestra (Arranged/Conducted by Claus Ogerman) The Man Who Sends Me Home - by Laura Nyro, from Laura Nyro, New York Tendaberry Wherever I May Find Him - by Paul Simon, from Sundown Lady performed by Lani Hall BONUS EXCERPT: Sweet Bird - by Joni Mitchell, from Sweetbird performed by Lani Hall BONUS EXCERPT: Come What May - by Allee Willis & David Lasley, fro

Michael Johnson journeys between folk, rock, & country charts, reaching the tops of the respect charts over the decades, with probing lyrics and excellent guitar. Recently returned from Nashville to the Twin Cities, Michael is making music with Red House Records & exploring connections with his newly-discovered daughter. All the songs in this program are performed by Michael Johnson: How Do You Know What You Know? from Moonlit Dj Vu Bristlecone Pine from Michael Johnson Emilio from Moonlit Dj Vu BONUS EXCERPT: Kiss Me Goodbye from Moonlit Dj Vu Cain's Blood - from For All You Mad Musicians Upon a Christmas Eve - from Keepers Christmas Original Air Date: 01/13/2013

Ann Mayo Muir has a long pedigree as a folk singer/songwriter, including many years as part of the near-legendary trio, Bok,Trickett, & Muir. Talented on a number of instruments and with a beautiful, evocative, voice, there is power and depth in all of her music. With a deep connection to the sea, she lives in France on a peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean. All songs in this program are performed by Ann Mayo Muir: Mystery Bow Connie's Garden/Martin & The Fox - from Notes From Across The Sea Broken Umbrella (Welcome the Gift Life Sends) O-E Dally - fromThe Music of Ann Mayo Muir Forever Came to Call BONUS EXCERPT - A Kiss to Keep (with Ensemble Galilei & Ken Damkier) Snow Gull Original Air Date: 01/06/2013

James Mudcat Grant is the Mudcat in Mudcat & the Bottomfeeders, an appropriate name for someone who has lived his life on the banks of the Mississippi. With 50 years of music making of rock, folk,country and other varieties, Mudcat has the chops and and heart for powerful music. Find him on Facebook, at the Great River Folk Festival, painting houses, or wandering the great outdoors. All the songs in this program are performed by James Mudcat Grant (& the Bottomfeeders): This Town - from This Town EP Distant Light - from This Town EP Something New - from This Town EP Southern View - from This Town EP Innocent Child - Not The Only World Not The Only World - Not The Only World

Christina Muir is a singer/songwriter/musician/artist, and one-third of the trio known as Hot Soup. Daughter of folk luminary Ann Mayo Muir, Christina has music in her genes & in her heart. With her wonderful vocals, talented instrumentals, fertile creativity, and a winsome laugh, she'll win your ear and your heart. Listen/view Christina on Jango and YouTube.com and buy CDs on CDBaby for Christina and Hot Soup. All the songs in this program are performed by Christina Muir: Moonchild - from Feet First Gideon's Dream - from Feet First Strawberries - from Feet First Begin With The End - from Feet First Luray Women - by Si Kahn from Hot Soup! Original Air Date: 12/16/2012

Chris Van Cleave has a long and many-textured career with music - as part of the folk-rock band Meadow, writing & performing a lot of his own music, but also performing in several musicals, including a couple national tours in the title role of Jesus Christ Superstar. He's also co-written a rock/gospel musical called The Davidson Affair. All the songs in this program are written & performed by Chris Van Cleave See Beyond - from Beyond See Beyond Love Living In You - from Journeys With The Heart In Mind The Gift - from Christmas Presence Hold On To Your Dreams - from Stalk In A Country Smile Destiny - from Stalk In A Country Smile So Send I You - from The Davidson Affair rock/gospel musical BONUS SONG - IN EXCERPTS Isle Of You - not yet released How Does Love Go? - from a new musical Presence Original Air Date: 10/28/2012

Damh the Bard is the stage name of Dave Smith, singer, songwriter, and Pendragon in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. Taking inspiration from those connected deeply with the Earth & the wild, Dave guides listeners in the footsteps of a closer knowledge and life with our home. Damh the Bard's Song of the Soul includes the following music: Green and Grey - Damh the Bard Pagan Ways - Damh the Bard Walk this World with Music - Chris Wood Song of Awen - Damh the Bard EXCERPT BONUS: Rocky Mountain High - John Denver Original Air Date: 10/14/2012

Damh the Bard is the stage name of Dave Smith, singer, songwriter, and Pendragon in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. Taking inspiration from those connected deeply with the Earth & the wild, Dave guides listeners in the footsteps of a closer knowledge and life with our home. Damh the Bard's Song of the Soul includes the following music: Crazy Man Michael - Fairport Convention Turning Away - Dougie MacLean Corn Riggs - Paul Giovanni Men-an-Tol - The Levellers Original Air Date: 10/07/2012