We had an incredible safari in Tanzania, and part of our experience was due to our fantastic guide Aimi (Ahimidiwe Ismaely Nasari). He taught me bits of Swahili, including many animal names (which resulted in a different song, coming soon.) I was fortunate to get to sing this song for Aimi, his wife, Lightness …
I recently read two articles that have gotten me thinking yet again about the connections between brains and art, specifically, how the mechanics of thinking and feeling interact with and influence our experience making or appreciating art. It’s a huge subject, but here are two articles that provide food for thought. The first article is …
Every year I write many songs for my wife Heather. Love songs. Anniversaries, Birthdays, Spring, etc. I get inspired by the love we have for each other. There are lots of songs in the archive, sort of a Basement Tapes-type treasure trove, (but without the genius of Dylan or the musical circus of the incredible …
I was talking with my friend Barbara Chusid last night. We were playing music, jamming just for joy, as we have on and off for nearly 40 years.At some point I said that there were too many songs, meaning that the world is full of amazing music, and we have easy access to it all. …
I heard Ram Dass’s quote some years ago. “We’re all just walking each other home.” It struck me then with a resonant chord, and suddenly, in the face of a conversation with my dear friend Charlie Knower and seeing Sarah Day at American Players Theater doing an amazing piece from Joan Didion’s “The Year of …
I heard Nkosi’s story from Rick Hanson’s newsletter and was immediately moved and touched by the quotes and the story as a whole. This is a different style of song for me, but it’s interesting to stretch. You can find out more about him here. Spotify link Apple Music
Tom Pease is an incredible children’s performer and a dear dear friend of many years. Pictured here with an equally incredible performer and dear friend, T.R. Loon. Tom’s taught me so much about singing with kids, and even though we work together somewhat often, I’m still in awe of how children just take to his performances. …