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Nicci Canada hails from Charleston, WV and currently lives in Charlotte, NC. She grew up singing in a musical family. With Roots in Gospel, Soul and R&B, Nicci released her first album Twenty Twelve in 2011. Nicci discusses her upbringing in music, how she became a professional singer, and her work bringing music to kids in under served communities.

Music by: Count Basie and his Orchestra, Nicci Canada, and The Aston Grey Project

• Nicci Canada on YouTube.

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What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Researcher Dr. David Maughan of the University of Vermont, and Advocate Rik Carlson discuss the disease, it’s treatment, and the difficult politics surrounding this disease in particular.

• ImmuneDysfunction.org • SolveCFS.org • International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis • National Alliance for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis • ME Association UK

Music by: The Bears, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band, Juan Garcîa Esquival, and Ella Fitzgerald.

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The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a humanist community dedicated to ethics, social justice, and education since 1876. Anne Klaeysen is a Leader in the Society. Baruch and Anne discuss the history of the Society, ethics, morality, and their role in human societies.

American Ethical Union • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights • American Civil Liberties Union • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Music by: Fleetwood Mac, Joe Jackson, Todd Thibaud, Aaron Flinn’s Salad Days, Steve Forbert, and Edgar May & Yo-Yo Ma

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Steph Pappas is a Burlington, Vermont based musician, sometimes referred to as “Hendrix’s little sister.” Steph has been playing music since she was 16.  Steph has been making CDs and touring for many years, most recently in support of her new CD Jellyfish. Steph’s music was featured in the 2013 movie release called Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie, filmed & produced by Nora Jacobson.  This concert was recorded “live” in the cooperav studio on November 3, 2015.

Photo by Bethany Dunbar

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Sam Gleaves is a man in his early 20’s from western Virginia. He plays guitar and banjo, singing traditional and original compositions that reflect his Appalachian upbringing. Sam’s music is beautiful, topical, and stirring. His story is inspiring. Sam has just released his first CD “Ain’t You My Brother” so we will hear selections from the CD as well as from some of Sam’s musical mentors.

Music by: Sam Gleaves, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Ola Belle Reed, and Alice Gerrard.

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