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Cosy Sheridan is a singer/songwriter whose musical storytelling ranges from the contemporary to the his/herstorical to the mythic. Cosy travels with her partner TR Ritchie offering more than entertainment; nourishing, thoughtful, often fun musical poetry.

In light of the mining disaster in West Virginia this week we will listen to some songs from and about coal miners and their families.

Music by: Cosy Sheridan, Sarah Gunning, The Woods Tea Co., Sammy Walker, and Green Bailey.

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Sinéad O’Connor is an Irish singer/songwriter who has challenged the status quo in a number of ways throughout her career both musically and through public statements.  Her music is often influenced by traditional Irish music, but is also contemporary, stylistically diverse, and has become more devotional in recent years.

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Music by: Sinead O’Connor

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How to transition to renewable energy; solar, wind, hydro. Interviews with:

Sequoya Cross, Co-owner of Backwoods Solar in Idaho

Grayson Morris, Director of Sales Operations at SunRun Home Solar in San Francisco.

Patty Kenyon, Managing Director of SolarFest.

Bernie Sanders,  United States Senator from Vermont.

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Music by: The Beatles, Ry Cooder, Sly & The Family Stone, k.d. lang, Steve Forbert, Mahalia Jackson, Danny Kirwan, Holly Near with Emma’s Revolution, Ozomatli, CSNY, Ella Fitzgerald, Laura Nyro, Derrik Jordan & Superstring Theory, and Dusty Springfield.

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Patrick Dodd is a singer/songwriter whose musical career is dedicated to promoting social justice. His approach, rather than being ideological, is heartfelt, with an emphasis on building connections.

Laurie Farrington is an astrologer with a very down to earth approach. Laurie will be sharing some astrological information relevant to the present time.

Music by: Patrick Dodd, Anne Feeney, Michael Franti & Spearhead, and Nneka.

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Derrik Jordan is an award winning musician who lives in southern Vermont. Derrik travels the world finding inspiration in life on Earth, performing with local musicians, and fusing different kinds of music. In 2009 Derrik was commissioned by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra to compose Odzihozo And The Lake which was performed around the state. This rare recording is provided courtesy of the VSO.

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Nuclear power, yes or no?

Bruno Comby founded and works with EFN – Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy in France. He has written a book on the topic which has gained popularity in Europe.

Jim Riccio is Nuclear Policy Analyst for Greenpeace in the United States.

Complete interviews with Jim Riccio and Bruno Comby

Music by: The Beatles, Christina Lorr, Michael Penn, The Youngbloods, Derrik Jordan, Domenico + 2, The Great Divide, Paul Rodgers, The Jam, Robbie Robertson, and James Taylor.

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Water Justice:

Emily Posner works with Defending Water for Life in Maine in the United States.

Anil Naidoo is the Coordinator of the Blue Planet Project in Canada.

Hemantha Withanage is Executive Director and Senior Environmental Scientist for the Centre for Environmental Justice and lives in Sri Lanka. He also works with Friends of the Earth International.

Marcela Olivera from Bolivia is Latin American Coordinator for Food and Water Watch, and is part of the group putting on the 3rd International Water Conference in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Complete interviews with Emily Posner and Hemantha Withanage.

Music by: Joni Mitchell, Casey Joe Abair and Hunter Robertson, Charlie Parker, Bryndle, Danny Kirwan, Paul Winter, Elliot Goldenthal, Suzanne Sterling, Native Flute Ensemble, and Ella Fitzgerald.

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Ahamed Sa’id “The Prince of Kassala” was born in Eastern Sudan and is an ethnic Beja from the Hadandwa Tribe in eastern Sudan. He is a talented musician who has mastered the traditional instrument, an ancient 5-string lyre called Masankop or Basankop, an instrument known to anyone familiar with ancient Egyptian instruments. In addition, Ahamed is a composer, organist, poet, and performer blessed with an incredible haunting voice and with an instantly recognizable presence. He has recorded four albums composed and performed with both modern and traditional instruments. His work is a fusion between ancient traditional tribal songs of the Beja people and modern electric music. His music resonates because he sings about peace, hope, and love. Ahamed’s next major recording project will be produced and distributed with the help of American and European producers and record labels, and is to be launched internationally. He has a number of videos on YouTube: Video 1 • Video 2 • Video 3 • Video 4

Omar Hamad is born of two different Beja tribes, the Amarar and the Bishari. He is a Social Activist and NGO worker in the Eastern Sudan focusing on sustainable agriculture, education and ecotourism. He has dedicated his life to helping the Bejawi people feed themselves by utlizing modern sustainable farming practices and returning to traditions based in ancient tribal pastoralism. He is also very interested in the ecology and wildlife of the Bejawi tribal regions.

Meled Sah’ Uriel Ma’ahes is the matrilineal descendant of the 18th and final Qamhat Nazir of the Qamhat Bishari; son of Princess Irisi Sa’ida of the Taha Dynasty in the former kingdom of old Dotawo in Upper Egypt, describes some of the cultural history, and contemporary challenges of the Bejawi, indigenous peoples of Upper Egypt, Eastern Sudan, and Northern Eritrea.

Music by Derrik Jordan’s Super String Theory, Yunis Hilali, Dr. Osheik Abu’Asha Seidi, and Ahamed Sa’id.

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Robin McDermott works with the Vermont Fresh Network promoting partnership between farmers, food producers, and chefs.

Seth Gillim & Nicole Seligson are this years Backyard Farm Vermont team, a small business which assists and supports people in any stage or aspect of developing their gardens.

Kiva Rose is an herbalist, wildcrafter, and teacher.

Roger Benham is a medic who just returned from Haiti. Here is the complete interview with Roger.

Music by: The Beatles, Robert Earl Keen, Sorry Computer, The Grass Mountain Hobos, Kim Lenz, Little Feat, Roger Daltry & Laura Hall, Fairport Convention, and George Harrison.

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The Rhythm Rancher aka Will McCoy creates rich sonic soundscapes blending universal positive Global sound waves for uplifting and healing value. Largely self-taught, Will’s music is uniquely textured and engaging.

Music by: The Rhythm Rancher

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