“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…
Pete Seeger said you should start each day with a song. That’s according to Joe Uehlein of the U-Liners, who went on to create a “Morning Song.” (Thank you listener Ken for the tip.) In…
We round out the year with some amazing 2024 releases we somehow haven’t gotten around to playing until now. Complete Track Listing
Way back in 2017, Simon Chandler wrote: “Vaporwave is notorious for its many proliferating subgenres and memes… while ‘naturewave’—for lack of a better term—isn’t big enough to be recognized as a legitimate subgenre by the…
Our series aims to collect music that “celebrates the Earth,” but that can take many forms. Earth is huge, after all. In this episode we feature new releases that celebrate the whole planet. In fact,...
Join us for an unflinching musical exploration of our warming world. These artists dare to face our environmental fears, transforming climate anxiety into compelling soundscapes that echo the urgency of our times. Each track serves…
Rivers provide seemingly endless inspiration for music. In this episode, we take a journey along rivers both physical and metaphorical. Mostly new releases, except for that one composition from the 19th century. Listen on our…