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Cebration of July 4th we explore the creation of the extraordinary compilation set Song of America, the product of a creative brainstorm between Attorney General Janet Reno and her nephew, songwriter/producer Ed Pettersen.
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Boston based singer songwriter met with us at the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Song School to talk about inspiration, motherhood, and the creative force alive in all of us. [visit Catie's website]
Terry Garthwaite is an internationally known singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and teacher. Her recording career dates back to the late 1960s when she and Toni Brown formed the rock group Joy of Cooking. She recorded several albums with the band, and then a dozen others by herself or in collaboration with other jazz and blues musicians. [visit Terry's website]
John Flynn is pictured here playing for the Phillies in his home town of Philadelphia, PA on Day One of the 2007 NLDS. Graduating with a degree in political science from Temple University, John Flynn is a singer songwriter with the gift to capture the heart of the human condition. Arlo Guthrie says of John, “More than just a good song writer, performer, or guitar player, John Flynn is a friend because he actually does the kinds of things to help make the world a little better. [visit John's website]
Pianist, singer songwriter who's exceptional talent garnered cuts by Johnny Cash, Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, and Bette Midler, Jude Johnstone stepped into center stage with her debut CD Coming Of Age at 40. Almost a decade later with her fourth CD out this year, Jude talks with us about creativity and the driving forces behind her songwriting and music making. [visit Jude's website]
Legendary performer and songwriter, Buzz Cason's career includes being a Cricket with Buddy Holly, a Chipmunk, and cuts by the Beatles, Pearl Jam and U2. Cason recently authored "Living the Rock n' Roll Dream," a rare portrait from the inside of the music business during the birth of Rock n' Roll. Songwriting tips from Song Analyst Michael Shorr about writing a rhythm hook and Creativity Corner features a letter from listener Jeanne Combo about being the best you can be by letting go of the past...
This week we are proud to present Art of the Song LIVE from the Filling Station in Albuquerque, NM featuring world renowned & Grammy nominated Iraqui OUD player Rahim ALHaj. Rahim graced the stage with his compelling personal story and the intense power of creative expression.
With a fresh, engaging, loaded with authentic lyrics and intimate vocal styling, Mia & Jonah visited with us about their multifaceted creative process.In the Creativity Corner, Allegra Huston returns with more about the process of writing her memoir Love Child: A Memoir of Family Lost and Found
Compelling song writing and stunning vocal ability, Judith's craft as a performer is deepened by her honesty about the darkness that fed her creative expression, while her talent for comedy adds more than a dash total hilarity. Dr. Gail Feldman, author of Taking Advantage of Adversity: How to Move from Crisis to Creativity
Israeli born, growing up in Apartheid Era South Africa, Yoav developed an ear for western pop music. Now having honed his craft, his musical style includes world music fused with tabla influenced hip hop beats all produced on the acoustic guitar. In the Creativity Corner, Allegra Huston talks about writing her memoir Love Child: A Memoir of Family Lost and Found
