“Songs of Interconnection” invites listeners to contemplate our profound ecological embeddedness through diverse global voices. The journey begins with Redwood Reider’s spoken-word meditation comparing human societies to forest ecosystems where “trees are socialists” supporting their…
The journey begins with Nessy Williamson’s contemplative “Foraging for Bilberries,” featuring poignant lyrics about Earth’s shared garden, followed by Kate Daisy Grant & Nick Pynn’s hawthorn tribute “Queen of May.” The first set weaves through…
“Medicinal Value” immerses listeners in the emerging global phenomenon of medicine music — songs that harness the healing power of sound while celebrating our connection to Earth. We begin with River’s elemental invocation before exploring…
Join us to explore the flourishing community singing movement. We open with Ursula Goodenough’s Earth-centered reinterpretation of the Lord’s Prayer, then we get into the music. This episode showcases how repetition-based songs invite listeners to…
Exploring folk music’s central role in ecological awareness, a tapestry of contemporary and traditional songs that honor our connection to the living world — from Nessy Williamson’s blackthorn-inspired reflections on habitat loss to Heather Pierson’s…
“Field Infusions” explores the fertile intersection where composed music meets environmental sound. From Synne Sofie’s Brazilian valley recordings to Cassie Watson Francillon’s harp-centered outdoor installation in New Orleans, these artists don’t merely sample nature—they collaborate…
“Climbing the World Tree” takes listeners on a journey through this universal mythic symbol across musical cultures. From Kate Daisy Grant’s contemporary British folk tribute to the ash tree, through Latvian, Magyar, and Norse interpretations,…
Earth Eclectic’s 45th voyage presents a gathering of title tracks — those sacred anchors where artists have concentrated their ecological messages with particular intensity. Join us as we explore how these namesake songs carry an…
From the mountains to the valleys to the plains, this episode collects musical compositions with a strong sense of place. These artists find meaning where they find themselves — in lands abstract or specific. Listen…
Is there any other living being that symbolizes life on Earth more readily than the tree? Microbes are fundamental, but they’re a lot harder for us humans to perceive. Trees are visible. While Dan Sperling…