Posted by on 04 Dec 2008 by
Rena in
Peace action,
Politics and Government,
arts,
war
While in Crawford, I was introduced to an amazing musical duo, Pat Humphries and Sandy O, otherwise known as Emma’s Revolution. Their music is totally amazing, a blend of folk, pop, roots rock. The best way I can think to describe them is a mix of Pete Seeger and Sweet Honey and the Rock.
They seem to make it… Read the rest
Posted by on 12 Nov 2008 by
Rena in
Oklahoma
There was an article in Sunday’s Oklahoman about this family of five brothers and sisters who play piano and are reportedly making classical music cool for kids.
The 5 Browns will perform in Edmond on the 17th and Stillwater the 18th.
Nov 17, EdmondĀ Armstrong Cultural Foundation
Nov 17, EdmondĀ Herbert W Armstrong College
Nov 18,
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Posted by on 10 Nov 2008 by
Rena in
Guides and teachers
In 1963 (a year after Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), she testified before the UN and asked them to intervene, give black South Africans rights in their own country, release political prisoners. The UN did nothing and for her trouble, the white minority government stripped her of her South African citizenship.
She finally went back to South Africa after Nelson Mandela… Read the rest
Posted by on 06 Nov 2008 by
Rena in
Peace action,
arts,
war
Joan, still a fervent pacifist at 67, has a new album Day After Tomorrow (the title song is an anti war ballad by Tom Waits)
In an interview with CNN she talked about how she has grown with age, the changes in her voice, and about Barack Obama.
Joan’s MySpace page
Update[2008-11-07, 10:15 AM] Today, The Washington… Read the rest
Posted by on 06 Nov 2008 by
Rena in
Politics and Government,
arts
Watch this fantastic video ‘song to Obama’
The singer/songwriter is Hannah Friedman. Talented, smart and brave woman. She left a comment on my last post with the link. Thank you, Hannah, for your great heart. I hope it’s not broken, by Obama, or anyone.
Posted by on 03 Nov 2008 by
Rena in
Politics and Government
Change is coming! The future is waiting for us. Viva la revolution!
Posted by on 09 Oct 2008 by
Rena in
Guides and teachers,
arts
Click play to see painting recreated.
Artist: Vimagi | painting | Just Do it.
Posted by on 28 Feb 2008 by
Rena in
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I was blown away by the American Masters documentary on PBS tonight, a profile of folk music legend Pete Seeger.
I knew quite a bit about him already, but learned just how much he influenced the great social and environmental justice movements of the past 70 years. The Power of Song is a perfect name for the… Read the rest