The Earth Sustains Us: SARA THOMSEN - By Breath - By Breath - 2003 Sara Thomsen

SARAH PIRTLE - My Bones Sing - Everyday Bravery - 2006 Discovery Center Music BMI

LIBBY RODERICK - Thinking Like a Mountain - How Could Anyone - 2005 Libby Roderick Music

DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON - Zephyr Wind - Big Mystery - 2009 Threshold Music

emma's revolution - Swimming to the Other Side - Roots, Rock & Revolution-2006 Pat Humphries and Sandy O.

Immigration:

BEV GRANT & The Dissident Daughters - In America - Cheeky Woman - 2006 Bev Grant

VOICES - Not in My Backyard - Step By Step - 1996 Voices

DAVID FERRARD - Dmitri's Pocket Radio - Broken Sky - 2008 Flamingo West Records

EMMA'S REVOLUTION - If I Give Your Name - One - 2004 Pat Humphries & Sandy O.

TERRY KITCHEN - Thin Blade of Grass - That's How It Used To Be - 2004 Urban Campfire Prods.

CRABTREE & MILLS - Across the Borderline - Flight of Fancy - 2006 Free & Easy Music

Poverty: WILL BRANCH - Poverty - Fog of War - 2009 Will Branch

REBEL VOICES - Borderlines - A Piece of the Wall - 1998-9 Reveille Music

JOLIE RICKMAN - Waldorf Astoria - Sing It Down - 1996 A Two Story Production

GOOSELOVE & ANTARA - Minimum Wage - Grandma's Work - 2001 Folk Poet Records

DANA ROBINSON - What Would Woody Do? - 2008 Demo

HEALY & JURAVICH - Storm About Us - Tangled in Our Dream - 2006 Finnegan Music

Slavery and Freedom: DONNA MARTIN - Cold Black Water - Seed & History - 2005 KSP Music BMI

STEVE SUFFET - When the Curfew Blows - I've Been Up on the Mountain - 2007 Steve Suffet

TOM NEILSON - A Tramp's Thoughts - Fools No More - 2006 Roaring Jelly

AMY CAROL WEBB - Rosa - 2006 Music To Life - Public Domain Kerville Folk Festival

SI KAHN with Ygdrassil - So Long Ago - Thanksgiving - 2007 Strictly Country Records

KIM & REGGIE HARRIS - Oh Freedom - Steal Away - 1997 Appleseed Recordings

Environment:

JACKIE MORRIS - Good Ten-Foot Paint Job - Money to Burn - 2008 Jackie Morris

JACKIE MORRIS - Money to Burn - Money to Burn - 2008 Jackie Morris

DEAN STEVENS - Salmon River - Eyes of Wonder - 1993 Volcano Records

SPARKY & RHONDA RUCKER - Point of No Return - One Earth - 2009 Tremont Productions

TOM NEILSON - Greenland's Melting to the Sea - Another Pacifist - 2007 Roaring Jelly

GUY MENDILOW BAND - Rain - Skyland - 2008 Guy Mendilow/Mendilusian Music BMI

Playlist for 6/7/10

Environment

BEV GRANT & The Dissident Daughters - Emma Goldman - 2006 Bev Grant

ERIK BALKEY JONATHAN BYRD - Cut 'Em Down - 2006 Music to Life - Public Domain

Fondation Kerville Folk Festival

TOM NEILSON - Biomess - Biomess - 2010 Tom Neilson

CRABTREE & MILLS - Waterfalls - Youtube.com 2010

EVAN GREER - Never Surrender - Never Surrender - 2009 Riot Folk

World Domination

DAVID ROVICS - Glory & Fame - We Just Want the World - 2005 David Rovics

HOLLY NEAR & emma's revolution - Ministry of Oil - We Came to Sing! - 2009 Calico Tracks

DEAN STEVENS - New World Order - Eyes of Wonder - 1993 Volcano Records

RORY McLEOD - No More Blood for Oil - Not in Our Name - 2007 compiled by David Ferrard

SARA THOMSEN - Is It For Freedom - Fertile Ground - 1999 Sara Thomsen

Live Interview SI KAHN - Aragon Mill - In My Heart - 1994 Rounder Records

SI KAHN - Government on Horseback - Thanksgiving - 2007 Strictly Country Records

SI KAHN INTERVIEW - Live via phone

SI KAHN - Shoulders - Courage - 2010 Strictly Country Records

SI KAHN - Peace Will Rise - Courage - 2010 Strictly Country Records

Sign-off

BROOKLYN WOMEN'S CHORUS/Bev Grant, Dir. - Guantanamera - Power of Song - Bev Grant Music

Si Kahn Interview

Tune in Monday, June 7, for an exclusive interview with Si Kahn, veteran singer/songwriter of music for social change. Also, a life-long community organizer, Si released his new book on the subject last Fall: Creative Community Organizing - A Guide for Rabble-Rousers, Activists, and Quiet Lovers of Justice. We'll talk about his music and writings Monday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Music of the People, 107.9 FM.

Playlist for May 24 and May 31, 2010

The studio is closed on Monday, Memorial Day, when I do my show, so this playlist will air both May 24 and 31. Memorial Day

NEVILLE BROTHERS - With God on Our Side - Yellow Moon - 1989 A & M

JOE JENCKS - Let the Band Play Dixie - Links in a Chain - 2009 Joe Jencks

SALLY SPRING - Boys in the Cornfield - Made of Stars - 2010 Sniffinpup Records

BEN BEDFORD - Fisher's Hill - Land of the Shadows - 2009 Hopeful Sky Records

JENNIE AVILA - Warrior Spirit - Civil War Stories in Song - 2009 Jennie Avila Music

TOM PAXTON - The Unknown - Until You Come Home - 2009 George Mann

JANET BATES - American Soldier - Another Child - 2006 Janet Bates

ARLON BENNET - Bandana Man - Summer's Voice - 2007 Red Sea Records

GEORGE MANN - Steams of Gold - Until You Come Home - 2009 George Mann

CHARLIE KING - If Jimmy Didn't Have to Go - Inside Out - 1995 Vaguely Reminiscent Sounds

BEAUCOUP BLUE - I Surrender - Hearts at Home - 2005 Beaucoup Blue

JON BROOKS - War Resister - Until You Come Home - 2009 George Mann

TOM NEILSON - Annie Dunn - Another Pacifist Under Surveillance - 2007 Roaring Jelly

The MAMMALS - Alone on the Homestead - Departure - 2006 Humble Abode Music

SARAH PIRTLE - Home for Dinner - Everyday Bravery - 2006 Discovery Center Music

ETHAN MILLER - Come Home - If All the Land Would Rise - 2005 Riot Folk

COUNTRY JOE & the Fish - Fixin' to Die Rag - youtube.com

DAVID ROVICS - When Johnny Came Marching Home - Until You Come Home - 2009 George Mann

AMY SPEACE - Weight of the World - The Killer in Me - 2008 Wildflower Records

JOE IADANZA - Skin & Bones - All in Good Time - 2010 Joe Iadanza

DAVID FERRARD - Hills of Virginia - Not in Our Name - 2007 Produced by David Ferrard

AMY MARTIN - Home Uninjured - Not in Our Name - 2007 Produced by David Ferrard

JIM PAGE - When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Not in Our Name - 2007 Produced by David Ferrard

SARAH PIRTLE - Take Another Step - Everyday Bravery - 2006 Discovery Center Music

LAURIE MacALLISTER & AMY SPEACE - When the War Is Won - Until You Come Home - 2009 George Mann

JOHN GORKA - Where No Monument Stands - So Dark You See - 2009 Blue Chalk Records

Playlist for 5/17/10

Good Vibes LIBBY RODERICK - How Could Anyone - How Could Anyone -2005 Libby Roderick Music

JOE JENCKS - Men Are Good - I Hear Your Voice - 2003 Turtle Bear Music

SARA THOMSEN - By Breath - By Breath - 2003 Sara Thomsen

BEV GRANT & The Dissident Daughters - Emma Goldman - Cheeky Woman - 206 Bev Grant

The American Dream & Hard Times MEG HUTCHINSON - Hard to Change - The Living Side -

DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON - Cairo - Big ;Mystery - 2009 Threshold Music

JENI & BILLY - If I Ever Get $10 - Longing for Heaven - 2010 Jewell Ridge Records

BEN BEDFORD - Harley Albright - Lincoln's Man - 2008 Hopeful Sky Records

Racism ETHAN MILLER - Black Boys on Mopeds - Rainy Day Record - Riotfolk.com - Ethan Miller

TONY BIRD - Anthione Incident - Sorry Africa - 1990 Subtropical Records

BEN BEDFORD - Land of the Shadows - Land of the Shadows - 2009 Hopeful Sky Records

LINQ - Change the Picture - Life Goes On - 2009 Linq Songs

Gay Marriage legal in Mass - 5/17/04 CHARLIE KING & Karen Brandow - If Loving You Were a Dangerous Thing - Higher Ground - 2008 VaguelyRem.

PAT HUMPHRIES - People Love - Hands - 2001 Appleseed Recordings

Women

DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON - Griselda's Waltz - Big Mystery - 2009 Threshold Music

JENI & BILLY - Ballad of Sally Kincaid - Longing for Heaven - 2010 Jewell Ridge Records

ELLEN BUKSTEL - Real Woman - Daddy's Little Girl - 2008 Ellen Bukstel

BEV GRANT - The Women Are Coming - Single - 2003 Bev Grant

War ADLER & HEARNE - A Hundred Years from Now - To the Heart - 2009 Spring Hollow Recs.

STORYHILL - Better Angels - Shade of the Trees - 2010 Red House Records

STEVE QUELET - Foxhole - House of Wax - 2002 Steve Quelet Music, BMI

CHUCK WILLIAMS - I Want My Country Back - Lightening in a Bottle - 2010 Chuck Williams

ETHAN MILLER - Here We Go Again - Rainy Day Record - Riotfolk.com - Ethan Miller

SI KAHN - Abe Lincoln Walks Tonight - Courage - 2010 Strictly Country Records

Environment - Oil is still spilling in the gulf STEVE QUELET - Hey Daddy - House of Wax - 2002 Steve Quelet Music, BMI

ELLEN BUKSTEL - Perfect World - Daddy's Little Girl - 2008 Ellen Bukstel

Playlist for 5/10/10

Happy Mothers Day THREE ALTOS - O Mama Bakudala -Camaradas - 2005 Sara Thomsen, Paula Pedersen, Amy Bernstein

BEN BEDFORD - Migrant Mother - Lincoln's Man - 2008 Hopeful Sky Records

DOUG SPEARS - A Mother's Tears - Welcome Home - 2009 Cypress Moon Records

LUCY KAPLANSKY - Today's the Day - Over the Hills - 2007 Red House Records

JAMIE ANDERSON - Your Mama Scares Me - A Promise of Light Preview - 2005 Tsunami Recordings

PAUL KAPLAN - So I Could Get to You - The Folk Process - 2008 Old Coat Music

LIBBY RODERICK - Bones - How Could Anyone - 2005 Libby Roderick Music

PAT HUMPHRIES - I'll Be There - Hands - 2001 Appleseed Recordings

For the Farmers TIM GRIMM - 80 Acres - Farm Songs - 2009 Tim Grimm

ROBIN GREENSTEIN - The Devil & the Farmer's Wife - Images of Women Vol.1 -

2002 Windy Records

LOUISE MOSRIE - Tennesee - Home - 2010 Zoe Cat Music

BEN BEDFORD - Black As Coal - Lincoln's Man - 2008 Hopeful Sky Records

SI KAHN - On This Old Farm - Courage - 2010 Strictly Country Records

ETHAN MILLER & Kate Boverman - Simple Dirt - If All the Land Would Rise - 2005 Riot Folk

Joe Jencks at the Echo Lake, Leverett, MA 5/15 JOE JENCKS - On Eireann's Shore - Links in a Chain - 2009 Turtle Bear Music

JOE JENCKS - Song of the Rails - What Kind of Brother - 2000 Joe Jencks

JOE JENCKS - Flame in the Darkness - The Candle & the Flame - 2007 Turtle Bear Music

Dogs - Our Best Friends SI KAHN - Otis Is Flying - Courage - 2010 Strictly Country Records

JACOB'S HOLLOW - Praying for Dogs - The Legend of Bobby the Kid - 2009 Jacob's Hollow Music

DANA & SUSAN ROBINSON - Dog's Life - Big Mystery - 2009 Threshold Music

JAY MANKITA - From a Dog's Stance - Dogs Are Watching Us - Dreams on Tape Music

Freedom CRABTREE & MILLS - Price of Freedom - Freedom - 2008 Free & Easy Music

JOE JENCKS - Crossing Over - Links in a Chain - 2009 Turtle Bear Music

SARA THOMSEN - Freedom Song - By Breath - 2003 Sara Thomsen

SI KAHN - I Have Seen Freedom - Thanksgiving - 2007 Strictly Country Records

EMMA'S REVOLUTION - Bound for Freedom - One - 2004 Pat Humphries & Sandy O.

Playlist for 5/3/10

Happy May Day - Labor Songs SI KAHN - Aragon Mill - In My Heart - 1994 Rounder Records

DAVID ROVICS - The Battle of Blair Mountain - Songs for Mahmud - 2004 Ever Reviled Recs

LOUISE MOSRIE - Battle of Blair Mountain - Home - 2010 Zoe Cat Music

ANNE FEENEY - Bread & Roses - Union Maid - Anne Feeney

SI KAHN - Brookside Strike - In My Heart - 1994 Rounder Records

REBEL VOICES - One - A Piece of the Wall - 1998-99 Reveille Music

ANNE FEENEY - We Fought Back - Dump the Bosses Off Your Back - 2008 Anne Feeney

ANNE FEENEY - Union Maid - Union Maid - Anne Feeney

TOM JURAVICH - We Are Union - Altar of the Botom Line - 2007 Finnegan Music

JOE JENCKS - Rise As One - Rise As One - 2005 Joe Jencks

In Light of the Off-Shore Oil Drilling Spill Songs for the Environment DAVID ROVICS - Pirates of Somalia - Ten Thousand Miles Away - BMI David Rovics

ANNIE DINERMAN - One Planet at a Time - Broken Cookies - 2009 Annie Dinerman

COLLEEN KATTAU - Treat the Earth - Inhabited Woman - 2007 Windlight Studio

DOUG SPEARS - Okeechobee - Welcome Home - 2009 Doug Spears

TOM NEILSON - Shifting Gears - Living on the Maximum Wage - 2003 Roaring Jelly Prods.

Immigration Songs - Shame on Arizona DAVID ROVICS - Guanajato - Ten Thousand Miles Away - BMI David Rovics

JOE JENCKS - Adonde Pertenezco - The Candle & the Flame - 2007 Joe Jencks

JOE JENCKS - Deportees - Rise As One - 2005 Joe Jencks

CRABTREE & MILLS - We Sailed Away - Freedom - 2008 Free & Easy Music

TOM JURAVICH - Immigrants Like Me - Altar of the Bottom Line - 2007 Finnegan Music

Good for the Banking Protests in NYC CHARLIE KING & Karen Brandow - Money's Gonna Flow - Higher Ground -

2008 Vaguely Reminiscent Sounds

ETHAN MILLER & Kate Boverman - Organized Crime - If All the Land Would Rise - Riot Folk 2005

JOE JENCKS - For What It's Worth - The Candle & the Flame - 2007 Joe Jencks

REBEL VOICES - Borderlnes - 1998-99 Reveille Music

TOM NEILSON - Skull & Bones - Only Outlaws Will Be Free - 2005 Roaring Jelly Prods.

Happy Birthday, Pete PETE SEEGER - Waist Deep in the Big Muddy - Youtube.com

THE WEAVERS - The Sinking of the Reuben James - Youtube.com

PETE SEEGER - If I Had A Hammer - Youtube.com

Sign-off Song SI KAHN - Gone, Gonna Rise Again - In My Heart - 1994 Rounder Records