Song Of The Soul

David Serotkin is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist from Richmond, CA. David also has a masters in Consciousness Studies from John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California, bringing tremendous insight to his songwriting and to this program. All the songs in this program are performed by David Serotkin Not Alone from Not Alone Gotta Get Away from Not Alone What We Make from Not Alone Glowing Moon from Not Alone None But This Time from None But This Time Into The Night Sky from None But This Time

Singer/songwriter Russ Downs has been making music of many sorts for a couple decades - pop, rock, rockabilly, Christian, and more. Arlington, VA, is home with some time in Nashville, and his religious travels have taken him from non-practicing Methodist to Unitaritarian Universalist. Russ has an independent and compassionate mind, and plenty of heart in his songs. All the songs in this program are performed by Russ Downs A Little Love Eriste Holy Love Theo House on Fire Legends Beautiful Imperfect World Original Air Date: 06/07/2009

Self-proclaimed as a Jewish-Christian-Mystic-Pluralist, Mary Shapiro is clearly a rich spiritual pastiche. Her music is folk-rock-progressive, and she carries deep passion for work to heal and grow the world. Native to the Midwest, Washington DC is her current home. Songs included in Mary Shapiro's Song of the Soul: Family Mary Shapiro By Thy Grace Snatam Kaur Dreams Mary Shapiro Attend the Sky Susan Werner P-E-A-C-E Mary Shapiro Justice x Love music by Peter Scholte, words by Mary Shapiro Home Mary Shapiro Sacred in All Mary Shapiro Original Air Date: 05/24/2009

A different format Song of the Soul - a recording of a Taiz style worship service filled with music, words and silence. We've abridged the silences for this radio broadcast, but encourage you to try them with full silence to experience the power of the worship. This Taiz Service was held on April 23, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church and was organized by Warren Petryk. Music included: When the Night Becomes Dark Come and Fill Alleluia Sing Praises All You Peoples Bless the Lord My Soul The Lord Is My Song In The Lord Original Air Date: 04/26/2009

Peter Phippen started his musical career playing bass in a country western band, making good money, at the age of only 12. His search for the instrument of his soul was fulfilled when he met the bamboo flute 23 years ago. He's a regional icon on the flute, as both a composer and performer. Raised mostly non-religious, Peter considers himself a spiritualist with great affection for the Tao Te Ching. All the songs in this program are performed by Peter Phippen: Sins of the Father from Book of Dreams Echos of the Past from Echos of the Past Blue Sunset from Night Songs Devotion from Shadows of Dawn Parallel Worlds from Shadows of Dawn Original Air Date: 03/15/2009

Josh Polich is back to share more of the music that speaks of his journey from Lutheran to Eastern religion, including Kirtan (Hindu chant), meditation and more. He currently hosts weekly Kirtan at the Yoga Center of Eau Claire, produces podcasts and lives a life of Spirit. Josh Polich's Song of the Soul includes the following music Life in the City Michael Franti & Spearhead Nobody Right, Nobody Wrong Michael Franti & Spearhead My Friend Mira Shakti Devi Josh Polich Hanuman Chalisa Josh Polich Original Air Date: 03/08/2009

For about 30 years Tom Rawson has been a presence on Seattle's activist and music scene. Teaching or not, you'll find his banjo, dulcimer or other instruments nearby, ready to help inspire hope and get a group singing. All the songs in this program are performed by Tom Rawson: Spirit Song from Outside The Lines Family of Woman and Man from Outside The Lines Coloring Outside the Lines from Outside The Lines Peterson's Farm from Outside The Lines Somewhere to Begin from Where the Coho Flash Silver Circle of Light from Where the Coho Flash Silver Love & Justice from Outside The Lines

John Haigis and his wife, Jan, make exceptionally diverse music, music that is silly, serious, spiritual and much more. Out of dulcimer and voice they weave simple and way-faring music, from Groundhog Day carols to an upbeat version of the Lord's Prayer. Find more about them - and their many interests - via their PastTimesPresent.com website All the songs in this program are performed by John & Jan Haigis: Knight In Rumpled Armor Song of the Mystic Watersheds Wide Joyful Noise Lord's Prayer If I Should Pass Ozymandius Groundhog Peers Better Way Jim Bludsoe Pacobels Pop Gun Original Air Date: 02/22/2009

Todd Werner is a singer/songwriter from Wausau, Wisconsin with a deep spiritual bent and practical skills in nurturing peace through his work with Peaceful Solutions Counseling. Raised Catholic, gravitating to the kind of Spirit present in Unity Churches, Todd remains a seeker and singer. All the songs in this program are performed by Todd Werner: We Are Spirit It's All About Love I Do The Story Of You Teach Us To Fly Find Peace Everywhere Original Air Date: 02/15/2009

Few of my Song of the Soul guest share all instrumental pieces, but Greg Gibertson has a special gift of speaking poetry through his guitar, without words. A finger style guitarist and vivid composer, power and Light shine through his music and, in this interview, through his words. All the songs in this program are performed by Greg Gilbertson on his Limited Vocabulary recording: First Light Beyond What's Left Rite of Passage Eulogy for a Drunk Man The Woodshedder Original Air Date: 02/08/2009

Singer/songwriter Bryan Sirchio is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, and his passions include his frequent trips to and service in Haiti - and, of course, his music. Hes been my guest for Spirit In Action, highlighting some of the many songs hes written on Peace and Justice themes, but today hes just back from Haiti to share his spiritual journey through his Song of the Soul. All the songs in this program are by Bryan Sirchio: All I Needed from Come As U R Lisa, If You're Listening from Artist's Hand Follow Me from Justice and Love Strands In The Web from Wise As Serpents, Gentle As A Dove If You Eat Every Day from Justice and Love Calling At The Crossroads from Artist's Hand Original Air Date: 02/01/2009

My guest is Wanaku and he's founder of a band, SUNplugd - Sweet Afrikan Kontry Muziki. Wanaku grew up in British Cameroon, West Africa and currently shares his music with the folks of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The warmth, joy and passion of Wanaku's roots shine through his music. Wanaku's Song of the Soul includes the following music, all composed and performed by Wanaku: Danz of the Bumble Beez Fire On The Mountain Strangers in this World Moskito Danz U le le !! Freedom Song/Bakassi Chant Original Air Date: 01/25/2009

Kevin McMullin is a multi-talented musician and storyteller, performing individually and with Duck for the Oyster, Randy Sabien and with other groups, Kevin is a found of fine music to feed your soul and to move your soles. Kevin McMullin's Song of the Soul includes the following music: Gentle Arms of Eden Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer First Snow Kevin McMullin (live) Song of the Soul Chris Williamson Last Day of Pompeii Michael Peter Smith Paradise Lost Randy Sabien & Kevin McMullin Let the Mystery Be Iris Dement Gravelly Ground Kevin McMullin (live) Original Air Date: 01/04/2009

Drew Grunseth is a multi-talented musician, and also one of the DJ's for "Smokin' Grass", a bluegrass show on Eau Claire's WHYS LP FM station - also streamed on-line, Saturdays noon-3 pm. Drew finds passion and community through music, and lives it out many ways, including his work at Just Local Food. Drew Grunseth's Song of the Soul includes the following music: Tabla Dhwani Ravi Shankar Harry Hood Jam Phish Shelter From the Storm Bob Dylan Three Little Birds Bob Marley Float On Ironhorse Somewhere Over the Rainbow Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Original Air Date: 12/28/2008

Singer/songwriter Kate MacLeod was a Utah violin-maker, but became a performer when push came to shove. The fiddle/violin is her special instrument among the other instruments she plays, but my favorite is her voice. Catholic raised, Quaker at present, shes a story-teller, a folk singer, a blue grass virtuoso. All the songs in this program are performed by Kate MacLeod: Lark In The Morning from Trying To Get It Right Gospel Songs from Trying To Get It Right Revelation #1 from Feel the Earth Spin Tom Egan from Drawn From The Well Autumn from Breakfast Potter's Wheel from Breakfast Wyoming Dove Single Original Air Date: 12/14/2008

Yata is a musician with tremendous talents and deep spirit, delighting in collaboration with other artists, including Bruce Black, Timothy Young, Dave Ja Vue, and his wife, water-colorist Jean Accola. Yata is Lutheran, past and present, with a special fondness for the writings of Lao Tzu in the Dao De Jing. All the songs in this program are written and performed by Yata: Wisconsin Waltz from Boy With A Pail Boy With A Pail from Boy With A Pail Valley Spirit from Spirit of the Raven River from Sheer Caffeine The Man With The Blue Guitar from Spirit of the Raven Sidetracked from Spirit of the Raven Mississippi River Chant from Snow Has Fallen Dancing Days Are Gone from Mad as the Mist and Snow Original Air Date: 11/23/2008

Laura Dungan and her husband, Aaron Fowler, sing and lead music that speaks of the kind of work they do - community organizing and empowerment of the disempowered. Laura grew up Methodist, connecting with Quakers when she attended Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, where Laura and Aaron live. Songs included in this program: Bound for Freedom Emma's Revolution Give Light Magpie Power and the Glory South Coast Trio Times They are a Changin' Bob Dylan Immigrant John McCutcheon When I'm Gone David Roth Original Air Date: 10/26/2008

Regina Gallero was born and raised in Chile, coming to the USA for graduate school. Though she played guitar in her youth, she didn't start writing songs until her later 50's. Her spiritual path started with Catholicism, wended its way widely, and she has been attending Milwaukee Friends Meeting for the past year, where she gave a concert recently on "The Experience of Oppression and the Quest for Freedom" through Latin American Folk songs, images and stories. All the songs in this program are written and performed by Regina Gallero: Land of Plenty This Is To The Love Ritmo de Sauces (Rhythm of Willows) Entre la Cordillera Y El Mar (Between the Andes and the Sea) Grano de Arena (Grain of Sand) Mi Cancin Original Air Date: 10/19/2008

Julie and Bruce Hecksel are Patchouli and 'Fast Forward Folk' is what it says on their website. Julie caught the guitar bug seeing Taj Mahal while in her teens. You can sample some of their music on Patchouli MySpace. All the songs in this program are performed by Patchouli Strawberry Blues Visions The Day We Let Go The Woods Love Shines The Puzzle The Labyrinth Original Air Date: 10/12/2008

Dhaivyd Hilgendorf teaches at Friends School of Minnesota, a Quaker school which fits Dhaivyd's inclinations very well. He's made a wide variety of music in a wide variety of places and with a wide variety of musicians. Songs included in this program: Breathe Deep Dhaivyd Hilgendorf Positive Vibration Synergy Teponaztli Vocal Improv Dhaivyd & Michelle Dunkirk Earth Our Body Lots of people on the MN State Capitol lawn Blue Water Straw Coyotes Gods of Technology Dhaivyd Hilgendorf Love Song The Melancholy Boys Grecian Love Tectonics Dhaivyd Hilgendorf Original Air Date: 09/28/2008