Song Of The Soul

Lisa Ann Wright (or on Facebook) makes compassionate, thoughtful, creative music, even as she performs as one of the Snarky Sisterz with Diana Quinn. Her song, My Daily Bread, was included in the Songs For Social Change top 10 by RAWA. All songs are written and performed by Lisa Ann Wright: My Daily Bread Little Blue Swallow The Kids Ain't Alright I Just Feel - performed by the Snarky Sisterz with Diana Quinn I Know You The Shore - from Sweet Bye & Bye

Accompanied by the amazing violin & talent of Katie O'Neill, Idris Phillips weaves heart-enlivening music, both his own & that of others, live at the 2018 FGC gathering in Toledo. Inspired by music greats like James Taylor, Paul Simon, and his friend, Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, Idris writes, sings, & plays music of the deep. All music performed live by Idris Phillips & Katie O'Neill: For You - written by Idris Phillips Norwegian Wood - written by John Lennon Improvisation - by Idris Phillips & Katie O'Neill Into White - written by Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam Fire and Rain - written by James Taylor Content - written by Idris Phillips

Jan Krist and Jim Bizer make music that is fun, profound, quirky, insightful, and moving. As a duo their creative name is Jan Krist & Jim Bizer, but they also perform in a number of other groups & configurations, with Diamonds in the Rust, The Yellow Room Gang, Floyd King & The Bushwackers, and more. All songs included in this program were performed by are written and performed live by Jan Krist & Jim Bizer, and written by Jan, or Jim, or both of them: Any One Thing - from Influence Slow Moving Train - from Too My Baby - from Too It Takes One to Know One - from Too (Extra) Ordinary Thing - from Too Missing You - from Influence Love is a Mystery - from Too

The mission of Ananda Marga is self-realization & service to humanity, and one of the ways they do this is the work of RAWA (Renaissance Artists and Writers Association). They hold an annual contest of Songs for Social Change and today we look at the fruits of their 2017 submissions & CD with Dada Veda who oversees the contest. Featured music from Song for Social Change, Volume 2 : Songs of Resistance - by The Whiskey Farm The Difference - by Every Soul My Daily Bread - by Lisa Ann Wright Umoja - by Jamal Moore I Choose Love - by Shawn Galloway

Kerry Patrick Clark in no way claims to be a perfect guy, but he aims his music to inspire the world in that direction. His folk-singer/songwriter pedigre is deep & long, and it overlaps seamlessly with the spirituality of his very part-time day job as Director of Contemporary Music at the Maumee United Methodist Church. His home stomping grounds are the Toledo region of Ohio. All songs are written and performed by Kerry Patrick Clark: In A Perfect World - from In A Perfect World Another River Runs - from In A Perfect World Thats The Thing About Love - from In A Perfect World A Simple Legacy - from In A Perfect World Brighton Boulevard - from On The Road To Human Being Pass It On - from On The Road To Human Being

A deep dish of appetizing Blues from the Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr. He's made music and shared the stage with many of the greats, like B.B. King, because he's a gifted musician, writer & storyteller. Robert also shares & writes many varieties of Americana music, like that which he performs with Matt Watroba and others. Also an important is Robert's role as pasteur of the Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit. All songs are performed live for our show by Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.and are written by him unless otherwise noted: Gone But Not Forgotten - written by Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee This Old House Arnesia's Song Kind-hearted Woman - written by Robert Johnson If I Had My Way - written by Rev Gary Davis Death Letter Blues - written by Son House

Encinitas is home to Ashley Mazanec whose passion for earthcare merits her the title of "A Voice for Sustainability". Living in a tiny house on an urban post-organic farm, attending San Diego 350 actiivities for fun, passionate about water protectors - this only scratches the surface. She runs, yogas, and surfs - and wait 'til you here her sing in a perfect marriage of art and activism! Ashley has toured with Inspired Flight and currently performs with The Altruists and solo. All songs are written and performed by Ashley Mazanecand are from her CD Let's Talk About The Weather: Let's Talk AboutThe Weather Power to the People Fronteras Possible Warning Call Original Air Date: 02/26/2017

Irfan Ali Taj left the business world to follow his passion, making music full of peace, understanding, & spirit. Originally fom Chitral in the north of Pakistan, living in Karachi, Taj loves passing Chitrali folk culture forward. You can catch Taj on YouTube and on Facebook. Featured music, performed by Irfan Ali Taj & his friends: Ashiqi Angar - written by Mir Saleem, performed by Irfan Ali Taj & Zoe Viccajii Ishq Daryah - performed by Irfan Ali Taj & Moaaz Afridi Dunya Ju Baso - written by Irfan Ali Taj, performed by Irfan Ali Taj & Zoe Viccajii Hymn for the Weekend - by Coldplay, performed by Irfan Ali Taj & Moaaz Afridi All Fall Down - by One Republic, performed by Irfan Ali Taj & Moaaz Afridi Original Air Date: 02/05/2017

Kitty Donohoe is of Irish extraction, genetically, and she sometimes writes & plays very Irish-sounding songs, including the Irish instruments she plays, but she is deeply & inspirationally Americana, touching the heart & soul with evocative tunes & magical lyrics. One of the founding members of The Yellow Room Gang, Kitty plays & has played in numerous variations on personel & style, including as part of Pub Domain and The Biddies. Unless otherwise noted, all songs in this program are written & performed by Kitty Donohoe: Every Small Thing - from Northern Border Thought I Knew - from This Road Tonight Look for the Light - from As Sparks Fly Upward Inisheer - from This Road Tonight Do What You Love - from This Road Tonight

Some performers just steal your heart, and that's what Kyle White does as a genuine Toledo, Ohio, hometown Americana singer/songwriter. Her authenticity and talent shine through. Find Kyle's schedule on Facebook and see some videos on her YouTube channel. Unless otherwise noted, all songs in this program are written & performed by Kyle White: August in Ohio - from On With The Show Glass Cities - from On With The Show Set My Soul Free - from On With The Show Forever Friend - from On With The Show On With the Show - from On With The Show Me & Bobby McGee - written by Kris Kristofferson, performed by Kyle White live at Beer Barrel June 2008

Cathy Reitz is a musicpaloosa and it's a gift she shares abundantly. Sometimes she's front-and-center like with her Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing, or when performing the blues, but she also brings out the music in all kinds of people, like the Stand in the Light Memory Choir, the Chippewa Valley Community Chorus, the Valley Gospel Choir, and the Chippewa Valley Youth Chorus, to name only a few. All songs in this program are written, or performed or conducted by Cathy Reitz: We Live on Borrowed Time - written by David Friedman So In Love - written by Cole Porter Stand In The Light - Cathy Reitz conducting the Stand in the Light Memory Choir Unclouded Day - Cathy Reitz conducting the Valley Gospel Choir All that Hath Life and Breath - with The Richard Zielinski Singers

Abraham Jam is the confluence of David LaMotte, Billy Jonas, & Dawud Wharnsby, channeling their gifts together for an honest & resplendent harmony. This is what happens when a Muslim, a Jew, & a Christian walk into a concert hall, arm-in-arm, as brothers. Support the creation of 2 new CDs via their Kickstarter fundraiser. All songs in this program are performed by Abraham Jam: White Moon - traditional song Just One Candle - written by David LaMotte One - written by Billy Jonas BONUS SONG: Live Life Like a Traveler - written by Dawud Wharnsby BONUS SONG: Taste the Light - written by David LaMotte More Love - written by Billy Jonas Rhythm of Surrender - written by Dawud Wharnsby For the Holy Land - a combination of 3 traditional songs

Braden Canfield loves inner exploration & conveying the power of the experience through his music. He pays attention to the details and the transformation. While after-hours he's a singer/songwriter, in the light of day his joy is the good he can do as a counselor in the Indian Ed department of the Minneapolis School System. All songs in this program are written & performed by Braden Canfield: When I Fall from the Grace of God - from Soul, Stone and Sundry River Kyrie (or MAYBE - Gentle Sailor) - from Soul, Stone and Sundry Sublime - from seven songs of dying (and another) Everything Shines Brighter - from seven songs of dying (and another) Prairie Thunder - from Soul, Stone and Sundry

Annie Fitzgerald is a beautiful voice & songwriter from among the riches of the Twin Cities of MN. Her songs are deeply-rooted and high-flying, centered on connection, relationships, belonging, and home. Back to the Midwest after 10 years in Brooklyn, NY, Annie is releasing her new CD, You & Me & the Sun, on June 1st, 2018. See a fun video of her 'Toilet Tune' with Sarah Morris. All songs in this program are written & performed by Annie Fitzgerald: Rest of Me - from You & Me & the Sun Little Girl - from In Good Time Hero - from In Good Time Be Like a Tree - from You & Me & the Sun Listen Carefully - from You & Me & the Sun Oh Caroline - from You & Me & the Sun

A very special visit with composer & conductor Christopher Tin, creater of music for films, for computer games like Civilization IV & IV, and for albums that bring all the choral music of the world to our ears. He is an honorary artistic adviser for the United Nations Chamber Music Society, and he received a Grammy for his song, Baba Yetu in 2011. All songs in this program are written & conducted by Christopher Tin: Baba Yetu - from Calling All Dawns featuring Soweto Gospel Choir Sogno di Volare (The Dream of Flight) - Civilization VI Theme song Temen Oblak - from The Drop That Contained the Sea featuring Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares Kia Hora Te Marino - from Calling All Dawns Devipravaha - from The Drop That Contained the Sea featuring Roopa Mahadevan

Collectively, Kai Ulrica & Nikk Wolfe are Wolves At The Door. Their collective music combines Nikk's lyrics and musical framework with Kai's melodies and arrangements. With a frequent strong rock edge, Nikk is often tugged toward blues and slide guitar, while Kai's tendency is harmonies, like when she performs as part of RavenWolf or Girl Band. Unless otherwise noted, all songs in this program are written & performed by Wolves At The Door: Deja Vu - from Unforgiven Shadows Fall - from Shadows Fall But That's How the Game Is Played - from Shadows Fall St. Theresa's Eyes - from Shadows Fall My Sad Eyes - from Shadows Fall Sentimental Journey - from Side By Sideperformed by Kai Ulrica & Myron Dammen, written by Les Brown, Ben Homer, and Bud Green

By day Daniel Zerr is a mild-mannered Natural Resource Educator with the UW Extension here in Eau Claire, but other times Dan makes music in a variety of configurations, including his solo act. One of his common bass & vocals gigs is with Eggplant Heroes, and you will find him mixing other strange incredients, hence his 2014 release, Guacamole, Macaroni and Cheese. Unless otherwise noted, all songs in this program are written & performed by Daniel Zerr: It's Not Your Job - from Guacamole, Macaroni and Cheese Miles And Millie - from Guacamole, Macaroni and Cheese This Little House - from Guacamole, Macaroni and Cheese An Aging Hero's Lament - from Better Weather by Eggplant Heroes Follow The Light - from Guacamole, Macaroni and Cheese

Ruth Pelham has decades of experience with People's Music Network and in helping found Children's Music Network, and has 4 decades of using music to connect the people of Albany, NY, and the world, with her non-profit, MusicMobile.org. Unless otherwise noted, all songs in this program are written & performed by Ruth Pelham: Turning of the World - from Room For Us All I Take This Vow - from Unreleased The Activity Room - performed by Ronnie Gilbert on Lifeline Women In Black - Unreleased So We Resolve - Unreleased What Do I Do - from Room For Us All Original Air Date: 04/14/2018

Mild-mannered, big-hearted Joel Pace finds expression for his wide-ranging passions and intellect both in the English Dept at UW-EC and in writing and performing as part of Irie Sol, with its authentic Jamaican chat/DJing and soaring, soulful melodies backed by blazing bebop horns, wailing guitar, and tight drum and bass, and with Eggplant Heroes, who blend multi-part harmonies with guitar, trumpet, violin, mandolin, and bass, to present an eclectic mix of originals, literary adaptations, mountain gospel, and folk. Irie Sol Band Members: Collin James Couey, Samuel De Moraes, Kurt Fischer, Derrick Keith, Thomas Krochock, DJ Moses, Lars Nelson, Joel Pace, Drew Ruenger, Sean "Smitty" Smith, Anibal Soares, Junior Williams Eggplant Heroes Band Members: Duffy Duyfhuizen, Max Garland, Lucas K. Fischer, Caleb Horne, Olaf Lind, Joel Pace, Dan Zerr Featured Music: Eau Claire Sound - from Dred Scott Fitzgerald EP by Irie Sol Beethoven's 420th - from Irie Sol: Live in Nashville by Irie Sol Via Canzone - from After This T

Maria Dunn is a passionate and inspired storyteller and songwriter with a voice to charm us all. Born in Scotland but having lived almost all of her life near Edmonton, Alberta, Maria combines old world music and roots with Canadian life and people to produce beautiful, moving music. See the fruits of a couple of the video productions she's been part of, including the GWG Piece by Piece Full Show and the On The River project. All songs in this program are written & performed by Maria Dunn: Take it Easy on Me - from For A Song Malala - from Gathering When I Was Young - from Gathering When the Grandmothers Meet - from Gathering The Peddler - from The Peddler God Bless Us Everyone - from For A Song