The wisdom of gratitude from the Dalai Lama, Chief Tecumseh (above) Puccini, Eliza Gilkyson, Tom Waits; and music that moves you.

A selection of musical, literary and historical renegades throughout history with music and poetry to accompany their stories.

In honor of her 80th birthday, a look at Joni Mitchell’s masterpiece (one of them) Blue.

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.

A jazz sampler from the high water mark of post war jazz.

Music to warm your heart while leaves flutter by.

A wide range of artists and their music for an autumn day.

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

A program of Brazilian music featuring Heitor Villa-Lobos and his second thoughts on his most widely known piece.

Saturn lore and songs for Labor Day.

Music and poetry in celebration of our two full moons this month.

Music and commentary in sympathy and solidarity with Lahaina.

The Best of High Summer in Song and Verse.

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

Music, lore, song and poetry celebrating this month’s first and second full moon.

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

Close quarter harmonies for the searing heat of July.

Music of the little known Etta Jones with a mix of Huston Person her co-creator, and the artistry of recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder.

A side-by-side comparison of Ballads by John Coltrane and the tribute album of the same name by Karrin Allyson. Give a listen. Check it out. It’s good. You might like it. You might really like it.