Laura writes, "In the Northern Hemisphere it is time to celebrate the Spring Cross between the Vernal Equinox and Summer Solstice. In other words we honor Beltane, May Day, the May Queen and the Green Man. Winter has pretty much passed where I live in the Northern Hemisphere and we are experiencing the Greening Time. The fires that burned in the hearths all winter have been extinguished and we light new ones with the embers of Beltane bonfires."
"Grounding for Earth Day" offers an antidote to uncertain times through music that draws us back to Earth's stabilizing presence, from medicine music and sacred folk to climate activism and cosmic comedy. We invite listeners to reconnect with the ground beneath their feet just as our planet's annual day of celebration approaches.
Laura recently visited coastal Maine, and here is a collection in tribute to the ocean and life in and all around Maine and beyond.
Laura celebrates a wide variety of flora and fauna in her own backyard.
All their superpowers have gotten them quite a bit of attention in the science world and popular culture.
What's important? And how much more do we really need?
"Birdsong & Songs of Birds" soars through a diverse musical aviary—from jazz interpretations and folk tributes to experimental compositions incorporating actual bird calls—celebrating our winged companions as both inspiration and fellow musicians in Earth's grand symphony.
"Music as Medicine" explores sound's healing power across traditions—from contemporary ceremonial songs that invoke Earth connection to iconic protest anthems that once soothed a generation's wounds—revealing music's timeless role in personal and planetary restoration.
"Wintry Mix" weaves a tapestry of snow-kissed melodies and frost-tinged harmonies—from contemplative folk to spiritual jazz—inviting listeners to embrace winter's sacred stillness and transformative power.
"Winter Lights" guides listeners through a soulful celebration of the season's many traditions—from pagan carols to spiritual jazz—illuminating how diverse cultures honor the return of light during the year's darkest days.