Cris Williamson
SPROUTS: A Voice for Women - Cris Williamson's Song of the Soul

29 minute version - Cris Williamson has played an important role as one of the prominent voices of feminism and lesbians, including her part in founding the first women's record label. With more than 20 CDs, Cris has been prolific and fertile for many hearts. And, of course, her song has been our theme music since day 1.

All the songs in this program are performed by Cris Williamson:

Danny Schmidt
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A Stained Glass Serpentine Cycle of Money - Danny Schmidt's Song of the Soul

Danny Schmidt is one of many talented artists with the Americana Agency. Danny is profound and down-home, and he has an amazing gift for stunning lyrics, with influences like Bob Dylan & Leonard Cohen - and many others. Raised Jewish, his current spiritual outlook is not bound to any church or organization.

Afra Jalabi
Islamic Ways of Peace - Afra Jalabi

Afra Jalabi was one of the speakers at Ways of Peace II: Non-violence in the Islamic Tradition. With degrees in anthropology, political science and journalism, and passion for nonviolence, early Islamic history, Quranic exegesis and feminist theory, she's an insightful mind and powerful, compassionate speaker.

This program includes Afra Jalabi's presentation as part of a panel on Theology, Philosophy and History of Non-Violence in Islam and a follow-up phone interview.

Eileen McGann
Too Stupid for Democracy?

Part 2 of a visit with singer/songwriter/activist Eileen McGann weaves powerful themes of healing the world through much of her music, embedded in a spiritual depth and consciousness. Care for the Earth & all its creatures, war, democracy, economic fairness and equality are just some of the concerns that Eileen sings compellingly about.

All the songs in this program are performed by Eileen McGann:

Too Stupid For Democracy from Journeys    
Medusa from Beyond the Storm    
Evening News from Pocketful of Rhymes    
Here’s To The Men from Elements

Earth Day Collage - Artists for the Earth
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Earth Day Collage - Artists for the Earth

A collage of interview & music from the past year's Song of the Soul guests with particular connection to the Earth. Featuring Gina Citoli, Magpie, Peter Mayer, Joe Reilly, and Walkin' Jim Stoltz.

Eileen McGann
Canadian Conscience - Eileen McGann

Singer/songwriter/activist Eileen McGann weaves powerful themes of healing the world through much of her music, embedded in a spiritual depth and consciousness. Care for the Earth & all its creatures, war, democracy, economic fairness and equality are just some of the concerns that Eileen sings compellingly about.

All the songs in this program are performed by Eileen McGann:

Requiem for the Giants from Turn It Around
How Many Wars from Pocketful of Rhymes
No Country’s Law from Beyond the Storm
Last Of The Truly Wild from Beyond the Storm

Si Kahn
SPROUTS: Si Kahn - Songs of Growing in the Movement

Si Kahn is a powerful singer/songwriter whose music tells intimate stories of people at the same time it provides valuble lessons for societal change. His newest book is Creative Community Organizing: A Guide for Rabble-Rousers, Activists & Quiet Lovers of Justice and his latest CD is Courage. Si has strong Jewish roots and his spiritual home is The Movement.

All the songs in this program are performed by Si Kahn:

Lady of the Harbor from In My Heart
Children of Poland from In My Heart
Hutto from Courage  

 

Jim Stoltz
Wilderness Witness

A visit the music of Walkin' Jim Stoltz, who died last year, guided by Leslie Stoltz, who was his wife, and John Gatchell, Conservation Director of the Montana Wilderness Association. Jim was co-founder of MUSE (Musicians United for a Sustainable Environment) and innumerable other organizations & efforts to preserve the wild places.

All the songs in this program are performed by Walkin' Jim Stoltz:

Radical Tennessee Preacher Shane Claiborne
Radical Tennessee Preacher Shane Claiborne

Shane Claiborne is a fiery, dread-locked, profound, fool for God. He grew up in East Tennessee, spent time with Mother Theresa, was in Iraq with Christian Peacemakers during the Shock & Awe campaign in Iraq, and helped found The Simple Way community in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Pennsylvania.

Tony Schultz
SPROUTS: Solidarity Farmer Tony Schultz
Half-hour SPROUTS version of my visit with Tony Schultz of Stoney Acres Farm CSA, who was a fiery speaker at the 3/12/11 Farmer/Union Demonstration in Madison, WI. He's active with the Land Stewardship Project and Family Farm Defenders. 
Music Featured:
Solidarity Forever - Pete Seeger