The grace and wisdom of Tecumseh in the face of certain defeat.

A brief sketch of the life and music of America’s great lyricist Johnny Mercer.

A brief sampling of the sound of eight cellos, as composed by Johann Johannsson, Bernat Vivancos, and Joep Beving, above.

Music of the Master, the Maestro, the Mystic from Montreal.

Maurice Chevalier, Antonio Vivaldi for openers on our way into a glimpse into Mexican folklore and song.

A look back at the genius of arranger and composer Gil Evans.

Music of a range of performers, songs of autumn that mimic the stillness of these autumn days.

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.

Songs, ballads and poetry from Ovid to Tom Waits that tell stories for the long hot summer days and nights of July.

A look into one of humanity’s most expressive instruments.

Portraits of summer by Ray Charles, Vivaldi, Gershwin, Janis Joplin, Luciano Pavarotti, Sting and a few others for an hour of superb music.