A look at the wildflowers that help make June the magnificent month it is in the northern hemisphere. And of course music to settle, soothe and stimulate.

Joni Mitchell’s sine qua non, Hejira, with notes to parse out a fuller picture of a magnificent work of art.

A selection of pieces mourning the passing of summer. (Jane Siberry, above)

A further look at the melodic mastery of John Coltrane.

A brief sampling of the collaboration between Miles Davis, John Coltrane and the Red Garland trio.

An hour-long sampling of music for a drizzly day.

An hour-long sampling of music inspired by literature, from countless centuries ago to today.

A sampling of the music by French composer Hugh de Courson, and a brief foray into unity consciousness and the fall from grace.

Music for porch settin’ this week, where people gather in the cool of the evening to sip cool drinks, sing and make music together.

More music to celebrate these glorious days of high summer, and the hope of Rejuvenation for one and all near and far.

A collection of humanity’s finest for your careful consideration.