“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,…
Though we often focus on songs in English, that’s only because we’re linguistically challenged. We’re always interested in hearing songs that celebrate the Earth in other tongues. Love of Earth is global, as is concern…
The ocean is the beginning and the end. In this episode of Earth Eclectic, we explore songs from around the world that celebrate the awesome beauty and fearsome power of the oceans, from the wonder…
First, songs about animals. Then, songs about plants. But these are not just random ditties! These are songs (and instrumentals and poems) that reflect the awe, wonder, inherent value, dignity, and wisdom of our more-than-human…
We start in the rainforest of Brazil, then go bird-watching in Africa, and tree-climbing in Europe. Finally we come to North America to revel in the glory of a sunny day. We’re feeling good. Listen…