“Without the light the darkness comes. Hold through the night, the shadows will run.” So begins Avi Kaplan’s song of justice and hope, Change on the Rise. (https://youtu.be/382BTxLNrow)

Oh, the promise of coming to a new land and having a better life. Until you get there and people say everything about you is “funny.” Immigrant by Alysha Brilla (https://youtu.be/jqUN1gUam1g?si=9aaARu6GYou1AgrF)

If you are looking for a song about resistance, about taking back what has been stolen by the system, you need look no further than Rich Man’s House (https://youtu.be/GDU9Qj5De8o?si=8cbOHQS2MU077p9d), written and sung by the Resistance Revival Chorus.

 “Love Will Find a Way” by Michael Franti & Spearhead. Head to https://youtu.be/P5PPBT4oues?si=evlH2C7YH4-_T9_k.

“The Strongest Medicine” by Kevin Paris and Casey Kalmenson. Go to   https://youtu.be/0ihCN64rvkM?si=N9kC7yi1uMr12pcT.

For December’s theme of Mystery: “Closer to Fine” by the Indigo Girls. See https://youtu.be/HUgwM1Ky228?si=kIJ2HOxUyxy2_nxa.

From Musical Director Bob Rowland: “Let the Mystery Be” by Iris DeMent. Visit youtu.be/nlaoR5m4L80?si=P6rHl9Btba92BaGC.

From Musical Director Bob Rowland: “Crowded Table” by The Highwomen. A different take on the idea of the “welcome table.”

Weekly Musical Inspiration for Juneteenth: Jon Batiste ‘FREEDOM’ Happy Summer!