Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriters and activists Charlie King and Martin Swinger, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Trickle Up", "How We Can Sleep At Night" and "Break 'Em On Down".

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Charlie King & Martin Swinger - Full Interview/Performance

The 33rd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, guest hosted & produced by Valerie Kelner (our intern from Oberlin College), features music and discussion related to the LGBTQ+ issues. Musical artists include Tony Enos, Matt Fishel, Mike Roberts aka FonzaRelli, Ryan Cassata, Ants on a Log, The Alphabet Rockers, Vivek Shraya, Shea Diamond, Rae Spoon, and Rina Sawayama, plus spoken introductions from most of these artists. Songs include: 1. Tony Enos: Two Spirit 2. Matt Fishel: Radio-Friendly Pop Song 3. Mike Roberts aka FonzaRelli: Aromantic 4. Ryan Cassata: Daughter 5. Ryan Cassata: Gender Binary (Fuck You) 6. Ants on a Log: They're My Best Friend 7. The Alphabet Rockers: We Royal 8. Vivek Shraya: Weakness 9. Shea Diamond: I Am America 10. Rae Spoon: Do What The Heck You Want 11. Rina Sawayama: Chosen Family

Episode 33: LGBTQ+/Pride (Part 1)

Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter and activist John Flynn, including discussion of his work with "New Beginnings" with high-security prison inmates and his songs "Mercy" and "Two Wolves".

John Flynn - Full Interview

The 32nd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features more music and discussion related to the topic of forgiveness. Musical artists include David Roth, Anne Hills, Tom Paxton, Bob Gibson, Giuseppe Verdi, Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Tommy Sands, Fred Small, Acoustic Blender, Justin Solonynka, Palatine, Rodney Whittenberg, and The Who, plus an interview (with music) with John Flynn. You can hear the complete interview with John Flynn here: https://soundcloud.com/mftnr/john-flynn-full-interview Songs include: 1. David Roth: That Kind of Grace (by David Roth/Anne Hills) 2. Tom Paxton, Anne Hills & Bob Gibson: Let the Band Play Dixie (by Bob Gibson/Dave North) 3. "V'Ho Ingannato, Colpevole Fui" from "Rigoletto" (by Verdi) 4. Tommy Sands: There Were Roses 5. John Flynn: Two Wolves 6. Fred Small: Hills of Ayalon 7. Acoustic Blender: Even You (by Justin Solonynka) 8. Palatine: Love (by Rodney Whitttenberg)

Episode 32: Forgiveness (Part 3)

Episode 31 is a tribute to Anne Feeney, the beloved musician and activist, who died of COVID-19 on Feb. 3, 2021. We celebrate and honor her life and music with testimonials from Neil Gorfinkle, Ben Grosscup, Roy Zimmerman, Pat Lamanna, Terry Kitchen, Ed Knox, Billy Jonas, Vicki Ryder, Reggie Harris, Peter Alsop, and David Rovics. Playlist (all songs performed by Anne Feeney, except where indicated): 1. Have You Been to Jail for Justice? 2. Shell Game 3. We're Nursing as Fast as We Can (by Joan Hill) 4. B Side (by Peggy Seeger) 5. National Health Care Now! 6. I Married a Hero 7. Me Case con un Heroe 8. We Just Come to Work Here 9. Scabs 10. War on the Workers 11. Whatever Happened to the 8 Hour Day? 12. The Rich Man's House 13. Peter Alsop: People Like You (by Si Kahn) 14. Rebuild America - Keep Hope Alive 15. We Do the Work (by Jon Fromer)

Episode 31: Anne Feeney, Presente!

Episode 30 is "Black, White & Gray: How life, culture, time & place contributed to our personal understanding of Race." Rodney and David have an open and honest discussion of issues related to race and racism, featuring music by Rodney Whittenberg, They Might Be Giants, John McCutcheon, David Roth, The Carpenters, The Freedom Singers, Pete Seeger, Quincy Jones, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Gil Scott-Heron, Two of a Kind and Sarah Pirtle. 1. Rodney Whittenberg: Don't Fit In 2. They Might Be Giants: Your Racist Friend 3. John McCutcheon: Steals of the White Man (new recording!) 4. David Roth: Dragon to Butterfly 5. The Carpenters: We've Only Just Begun 6. The Freedom Singers: Fighting for My Rights 7. Pete Seeger: We Shall Overcome 8. The Freedom Singers: I Love Your Dog, I Love My Dog 9. Quincy Jones: "Roots" Mural Theme 10. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Chile Your Waters Run Red Through Soweto 11. Gil Scott-Heron et al: Let Me See Your I.D. (from "Sun City") 12. Two of a Kind: The Colors of Earth (by Sarah Pirtle) Artwork: Black, White, and Gray, by Franz Kline (1959)

Episode 30: Black, White & Gray: Our Personal Stories of Race

Episode 29 includes music & discussion of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring selections by Stevie Wonder, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Sonia Sanchez, Rodney Whittenberg ("We Stood Up" project), The Sprout U School of the Arts Choir, Lingelbach School Students, Don Henry, Professor Louie, Luciano Berio, Magpie, Two of a Kind, Nina Simone, Charlotte Blake Alston, James Taylor, Soweto Gospel Choir and U2, and testimonials from Julian Bond and Rabbi Harry Sky. Playlist: 1. Stevie Wonder: Happy Birthday 2. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Letter To Dr. Martin Luther King (text: Sonia Sanchez) 3. The Honorable Julian Bond On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (from "We Stood Up") 4. The Civil Rights Act (from "We Stood Up") 5. The Sprout U School of the Arts Choir: Free To Be (by Rodney Whittenberg; from "We Stood Up") 6. Lingelbach School: We Should Talk Our Problems Out (recorded with Two of a Kind & Rodney Whittenberg) 7. Don Henry: Beautiful Fool 8. Professor Louie: More Than a Dreamer 9. Luciano Berio: Sinfonia - Section II. O King 10. Two of a Kind: I Just Want to Sing Your Name (The Martin Luther King Song, by Greg Artzner/Terry Leonino, Magpie) 11. Nina Simone: Why? (The King of Love is Dead) 12. Charlotte Blake Alston: Martin Luther King Rap 13. Rabbi Harry Sky On The March On Washington (from "We Stood Up") 14. James Taylor: Shed a Little Light 15. Soweto Gospel Choir: Pride (In The Name Of Love) (by U2)

Episode 29: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Episode 28 is part 2 of our exploration of issues of racial justice in family/children's music including the controversies in the 2020 Recording Academy process, featuring music by Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer, and music & interviews with Elena Moon Park, Christina Sanabria/123 Andrés, SaulPaul, and Tommy Shepherd/Alphabet Rockers. Family Music Forward: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyMusicForward/ WEE Nation Radio: https://www.weenationradio.com Playlist: 1. Pierce Freelon: My Body (feat. Rissi Palmer) 2. 123 Andrés: El girasol 3. SaulPaul: I Am Enough 4. Elena Moon Park: Flower Dance 5. Alphabet Rockers: Until You're Free (feat. SaulPaul and 123 Andrés)

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