A few comments on the effectiveness of music on the brain, and then a lot of excellent brain soothing music.

Music of the sublime and interesting tidbits on Canada geese.

A look at the genius of French composer Claude Debussy.

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 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.

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.

The music of June and it’s most emblematic flower, lupines.