Music For The New Revolution: Recent Episodes
Rodney Whittenberg
Music For The New Revolution is a podcast on music and social issues, co-produced and co-hosted by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg.
the Family Stone: Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey29. Patti Smith: Rock and Roll Nigger30. John Lennon: Woman is the Nigger of the World31. Patti Smith: People Have the Power
: Keep Marching3. Utah Phillips: Ship Gonna Sail (excerpt)4. Crys Matthews: Sleeves Up5. Woody Guthrie: Blowin' Down This Road (I Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way) (excerpt)6. John Lennon/Yoko Ono: Happy Christmas (War is Over) (excerpt)7. (Various:): We Shall Overcome (excerpt)8. John Flynn: Five Things (For Me And Mr. Musk)9. Queen: We Will Rock You (excerpt)10. Queen: Flash/Flash's Theme (excerpt)11. C.P.E. Bach: Sonata in A minor, W. 55, No. 4 (excerpt)12. (AI?): HANDS OFF (excerpt)13. Pink Floyd: Jugband Blues (excerpt)14. Ramones: Rock 'n' Roll High School (excerpt)15. Gangstagrass, Allison Russell: No Kings in the USA16. Lisa Bastoni: No Kings in America17. Stuart Stotts: Song for No Kings rally18. Jesse Welles: No Kings19. Earth to Eve: NO KINGS20. Jesse Welles: Venezuela21. Ben Grosscup: The Money They Stole (From Venezuela)
: riff recontextualization exercise followed by master fragmentation and syncopation exercise #13. Phoebe Bridgers: Motion Sickness (excerpt)4. MJ Lenderman: Wristwatch (excerpt)5. Percatric: Dog Whistle6. fyp: are you ready 2 go7. leroy: ...During Pride Month? (excerpt)8. John Oswald: Open9. fakemink: Easter Pink10. Frost Children: Bob Dylan11. Chuck Person: A212. Fleetwood Mac: Only Over You (excerpt)13. Peretsky: I
Exclusive interview with singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford, including live performances of a number of songs, featuring some new ones. The interview was originally recorded in 2024. Edited by Oberlin intern Ben Rosielle in January 2026.Songs include:1. Won't You Come On In?2. The Blackbird and the Crow3. The President Sang Amazing Grace4. The Trash-Pickers' Song5. The Ark (co-written with John McCutcheon)6. Our Lady of the Highways
is an inspiring and transformational recording project featuring incarcerated and formerly incarcerated hip-hop artists. David, along with Oberlin interns Natalie Gamino and Eloise Rich, interviewed Executive Producer Noam Brown and artists Chance (formerly incarcerated) and Gary Field (currently incarcerated and also an Executive Producer of this project). This episode was edited by Eloise, Natalie, and Jamie Polson.Music included:1. CHANCE, True Akira: Locked Down2. Kashdat: 8th Floor3. Corvette Cal, Alphabet Rockers: dangeRush4. Gary Field, Paul Reid: Tearing Down Walls and Building Bridges5. FLAMAN, GABRL: Better Days6. ThaFlame: No Good DeedsBending the Bars is powered by Community Hotline for Incarcerated People (CHIP), a grassroots organization supporting incarcerated individuals by documenting their experiences and advocating for change.
Die in L.A.21. Los Tigres del Norte: Somos Mas Americanos22. Adriel Favela, Octavio Cuadras, Giovanny Ayala: Sin Mexicanos23. Peace Poets: A Force More Powerful
Part 2 of exclusive interview with Magpie - Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner, including a live song near the end. Rodney & David, along with intern Valerie Kelner, interviewed Terry & Greg in November 2020, and the interview was edited by interns Jamie Polson and Rory Gielty.Includes the following songs:1. Magpie: Roll on Cuyahoga2. Magpie: Guardians of a Higher Ground 3. Magpie & kids: We'll Make a Way Out of No Way 4. Magpie: Heal This Broken Land (Live)
In this episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin intern Natalie Gamino '26 explores some of their favorite self-care songs. What exactly is "self-care music"? Tune in to find out. From soulful jazz to alternative hip-hop, these tracks feature lyrics that’ll help you see yourself in a whole new way.Featured Songs: - open this wall by berlioz - Lucid Girl by Thee Sacred Souls - Blind by SZA - Freefall (feat. Durand Bernarr) by KAYTRANADA- boy by The Killers - Doing the Unstuck by The Cure - Real by Kendrick Lamar - Free by Little Simz - Endlessly - Live at NPR's Tiny Desk by Omar Apollo
"Music For The New Revolution" is back with a new episode that dives into the extensive and intricate subject of cultural appropriation. In part one of this thought-provoking conversation, David and Rodney discuss a curated selection of music from the Renaissance to the present, exploring why cultural appropriation has been and continues to be relevant. Edited by Oberlin interns Natalie Gamino and Eloise Rich, this episode takes a departure from our general format, featuring 24 selections across genres and eras, offering a look into how music transforms and raises questions about influence and identity.Music included (all excerpts):1. The Beatles: She's a Woman2. John Dunstable: Quam Pulchra Es 3. J. S. Bach: Concerto In A Minor 4. Mozart: "Eine kleine Nachtmusik" Serenade in G major5. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor 6. Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection", V. Finale7. Leadbelly: Where Did You Sleep Last Night (aka In the Pines)8. Massy Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra: Inventor 9. Ravon Steely Rhoden: I Just Called To Say I Love You10. Blind Lemon Jefferson: See That My Grave Is Kept Clean 11. Taj Mahal: Queen Bee12. Arkadaş: Compilation of The Best Traditional Music Of Turkey13. Peggy Lee: The Siamese Cat Song 14. Rodney Whittenberg: Broken Pots Broken Dreams 15. Jake Krack: Hell Among The Yearlings 16. Vincent Gardner, Marcus Printup, Victor Goines, Eli Yamin, Noriko Ueda, Alvin Atkinson: The Saints Go Marching In 17. Big Mama Thornton: Hound Dog 18. Vanilla Ice: Ice Ice Baby 19. Eminem: The Real Slim Shady 20. Siete Nueve: Fuego 21. Diana Ross and The Supremes: Someday We'll Be Together 22. Marvin Gaye: I Heard It Through The GrapeVine 23. Martha Reeves and The Vandellas: Dancing In The Street 24. The Jackson 5: I Want You Back
In this exclusive interview, Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson of pioneering DC punk band Tsunami talk about their experiences as women in punk rock, feminism, their adventures in the music industry, and more. Featured songs include “Skinny,” “Lucky,” “Slugger,” and “Cowed by the Bla Bla.” Recorded in January 2025 and edited by Oberlin intern Sloane DiBari.Cover photo courtesy of Pat Graham.
In the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Sloane DiBari ‘27 discusses women in punk. The music selection surveys a variety of eras and perspectives, illustrating the diversity of women in punk and breaking beyond the limits of the “girl band” box music fans so often put female artists in. Song topics include sexism, the pressure of beauty standards, LGBTQ issues, being a woman in music, bodily autonomy, gender roles, and sex-based violence. Interviews and guests include Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey from DC DIY punk band Tsunami and zine archivist Fern Slater (Oberlin College ‘27). Musical artists include Patti Smith, X-Ray Spex, Bratmobile, Bikini Kill, Heavens to Betsy, Team Dresch, Hole, Tsunami, Sleater-Kinney, Dazey and the Scouts, Big Joanie, and Petrol Girls.Music includes:1. Patti Smith: Gloria (excerpt)2. X-Ray Spex: Oh Bondage, Up Yours! (Recorded Live at The Roxy, London, 2 April 1977)3. Bratmobile: Cool Schmool (excerpt)4. Bikini Kill: Alien She5. Heavens to Betsy: Terrorist6. Team Dresch: Hate the Christian Right!7. Hole: Violet (excerpt)8. Tsunami: Skinny9. Sleater-Kinney: Modern Girl10. Dazey and the Scouts: Wet (excerpt)11. Big Joanie: Used to Be Friends12. Petrol Girls: Baby, I Had an Abortion
The newest episode of Music for the New Revolution explores the current state of the US Constitution. Originally recorded in February 2024, with contributions from Oberlin intern Rory Gielty, and edited by Oberlin intern Sloane DiBari. Musical artists include Schoolhouse Rock, Hamilton, Rodney Whittenberg & Palatine, The Clash, Roy Zimmerman, Tom Morello, Reggie Harris, Randy Rainbow, and Michael & Aleksi Glick.Music includes:1. Schoolhouse Rock: Preamble2. Schoolhouse Rock: I'm Just a Bill3. from "Hamilton": One Last Time/I Know Him4. Rodney Whittenberg & Palatine: Freedom, Opportunity & Equality5. The Clash: Know Your Rights6. Roy Zimmerman: Citizens United7. Tom Morello: Hard Times8. Reggie Harris: It's Who We Are9. Randy Rainbow: Don't Arraign on His Parade!10. Michael & Aleksi Glick: Where Do We Go From Here?
The newest episode of Music for the New Revolution explores the current state of the US Constitution. Originally recorded in February 2024, with contributions from Oberlin intern Rory Gielty, and edited by Oberlin intern Sloane DiBari. Musical artists include Schoolhouse Rock, Hamilton, Rodney Whittenberg & Palatine, The Clash, Roy Zimmerman, Tom Morello, Reggie Harris, Randy Rainbow, and Michael & Aleksi Glick.Music includes:1. Schoolhouse Rock: Preamble2. Schoolhouse Rock: I'm Just a Bill3. from "Hamilton": One Last Time/I Know Him4. Rodney Whittenberg & Palatine: Freedom, Opportunity & Equality5. The Clash: Know Your Rights6. Roy Zimmerman: Citizens United7. Tom Morello: Hard Times8. Reggie Harris: It's Who We Are9. Randy Rainbow: Don't Arraign on His Parade!10. Michael & Aleksi Glick: Where Do We Go From Here?
Exclusive interview with Magpie - Terry Leonino & Greg Artzner. Rodney & David interviewed Terry & Greg in November 2020, and the interview was edited by interns Jamie Polson and Rory Gielty.
On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty continues their discussion and exploration of poverty in America and internationally. Musical selections range in topics from health equity and accessibility, homelessness, war, and safety. Guests include Teresa Miller (MPH, Drexel University) and Walker Prince (Oberlin College, ‘27). Musical artists include Immortal Technique, AJJ, Atmosphere, System of a Down, Brother Ali, Tracy Chapman, and Fatboy Slim. Music includes:1. Immortal Technique: Peruvian Cocaine (instrumental excerpt)2. AJJ: No One3. Americareful4. System of a Down: BYOB5. Brother Ali: Room with a View6. Tracy Chapman: Talkin’ ‘Bout a Revolution7. Fatboy Slim: Don’t Let the Man Get You Down (excerpt)
On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, Oberlin College guest host and intern Rory Gielty covers the multifaceted topic of poverty. The music choices from a variety of genres, locations, and perspectives illustrate how there’s not just one way to be poor– everyone’s struggles are unique, but there is quite a lot of common ground as well. Song topics and conversations range from the cycle of poverty and crime to sweatshop labor and homelessness. Interviews and guests include Stin and Raygun Busch from Chat Pile, and Walker Prince (Oberlin College, ‘27). Musical artists include BB King, Fort Minor, Stevie Wonder, Talib Kweli, Chat Pile, Jedi Mind Tricks, Dystopia, and the Smiths.Music includes:1. BB King: Help the Poor (Live at the Regal) – (excerpt)2. Fort Minor: Right Now (Feat. Styles of Beyond and Black Thought)3. Stevie Wonder: Living for the City (instrumental)4. Talib Kweli: Get By5. Chat Pile: Why6. Jedi Mind Tricks: Shadow Business7. Dystopia: Stress Builds Character8. The Smiths: Nowhere Fast
Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter Joe Jencks, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Let Me Sing You a Song", "Rise As One", "Martin", "Deportees" and "Lady of the Harbor". Originally recorded in 2019, edited by Sarah Voit.
Exclusive interview with Ami Yares, singer-songwriter and Executive Director of Buildabridge, including the songs "Jerusalem", "Bukra Fi Mish Mish" (Heartbeat), and "Moments of Rust". Although we actually conducted this interview back in July 2021, it is extremely timely, timeless and inspiring. Edited by Sarah Voit.
On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Jamie Polson, who was an intern with MFTNR from Ursinus College in 2022, along with co-host Josh Walker. In this episode, Jamie and Josh play and discuss modern protest music. The featured artists are Kendrick Lamar, Rage Against the Machine, Vic Mensa, Common & John Legend, Lil Baby, Run The Jewels, Childish Gambino, Tupac, and Del the Funky Homosapien.Music includes:1. Kendrick Lamar: Alright2. Rage Against the Machine: Killing in the Name3. Vic Mensa: 16 Shots4. Common & John Legend: Glory (from "Selma" soundtrack)5. Lil Baby: The Bigger Picture6. Run The Jewels: Walking in the Snow7. Childish Gambino: This Is America8. Tupac: Changes (feat. Talent)9. Del the Funky Homosapien: Corner Story
On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Zaya Moore (they/them) from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Summer 2022 internship. In this episode, Zaya will give historical context about the origins of Black American protest music and apply it to what Black musical artists are doing today to protest the system and uplift Black experiences around the world. The featured artists are Shabaka Hutchings, Kamar, K.M.T, Grace Victoria, Sault, Tank and the Bangas, Alex Isley, Masego, Barkaa, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce.
Music includes: 1. Shabaka Hutchings - Black meditation - Afrikan Culture 2. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix (excerpt) 2. Kamar feat. K.M.T. - Black Power - Single 3. Grace Victoria - No - Love and Justice 4. Sault - Wildfires- Black Is 5. Tank and the Bangas - Stolen Fruit & Black Folk (ft. Alex Isley, Masego)- Red Balloon 6. Barkaa - Blak Matriarchy 7. Jill Scott - It’s Love(excerpt) 8. Kendrick Lamar - N95 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers 9. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix(excerpt) 10. Beyonce - COZY - RENAISSANCE
On the newest episode of Music for the New Revolution, join guest host and producer Zaya Moore (they/them) from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Summer 2022 internship. In this episode, Zaya will give historical context about the origins of Black American protest music and apply it to what Black musical artists are doing today to protest the system and uplift Black experiences around the world. The featured artists are Shabaka Hutchings, Kamar, K.M.T, Grace Victoria, Sault, Tank and the Bangas, Alex Isley, Masego, Barkaa, Kendrick Lamar, and Beyonce.
Music includes: 1. Shabaka Hutchings - Black meditation - Afrikan Culture 2. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix (excerpt) 2. Kamar feat. K.M.T. - Black Power - Single 3. Grace Victoria - No - Love and Justice 4. Sault - Wildfires- Black Is 5. Tank and the Bangas - Stolen Fruit & Black Folk (ft. Alex Isley, Masego)- Red Balloon 6. Barkaa - Blak Matriarchy 7. Jill Scott - It’s Love(excerpt) 8. Kendrick Lamar - N95 - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers 9. Cajmere ft Dajae - Brighter days - Underground Goodies Mix(excerpt) 10. Beyonce - COZY - RENAISSANCE
The 36th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, guest hosted & produced by Sarah Voit (summer 2022 intern from Oberlin College), features music and discussion related to Millennial & Gen-Z social justice artists. Musical artists include The 1975, BTS, Declan McKenna, Troye Sivan, Janelle Monae, Nija, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanely, Busiswa, Yemi Alade, and DJ Lag.
Songs include: 1. The 1975: Love It If We Made It 2. The 1975: The 1975 3. BTS: Silver Spoon 4. Declan McKenna: British Bombs 5. Declan McKenna: Brazil (excerpt) 6. Declan McKenna: Bethlehem (excerpt) 7. Troye Sivan: Heaven (feat. Betty Who) 8. Janelle Monae: Make Me Feel 9. Nija, Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanely, Busiswa, Yemi Alade, and DJ Lag: My Power
Exclusive, full interview with singer-songwriter and activist Tom Neilson, including live in-studio performances of songs including "Mistaken Identity", "Betsy and the Bears" and "What a Breast is For".
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we bring you a special in-depth interview/performance with Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock! This special edition of the Music For The New Revolution podcast features music for Reggie and Alastair's live performance at People's Light in Malvern, PA in September 2021, and discussion of their program: Race and Song, "an exploration of history and current events through the lens of race, using the powerful tool of music."
Songs include: 1. I'm On My Way (Trad.) 2. Freight Train (by Elizabeth Cotten) 3. Wade in the Water (Trad.) 4. This Little Light (Trad.) 5. On Solid Ground (by Reggie Harris - excerpt) 6. Be a Pain (by Alastair Moock)
The 35th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion related to the horrific and deeply disturbing attempted insurrection in the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Musical artists include Emma's Revolution, Trey Judson, Donald MacCrae, Two of a Kind, Marion Halliday, Mary Lou Fulton, Crowes Pasture (feat. Robin Batteau), Stuart Stotts, Roger Street Friedman, Elly Wininger, Nancy Silber, Mike Stern and George Mann, plus spoken introductions from many of these artists. Plus snippets from Kurtis Blow, Scott Cook, Marvin Gaye, Holly Near, Sweet Honey in the Rock and Jean Rohe.
Songs include: 1. Emma's Revolution: On a Day in January 2. Trey Judson: Remember the Day Forever (by Donald MacCrae) 3. Two of a Kind: Just Wanna Go Home 4. Marion Halliday: Hate that Kind of Love 5. Mary Lou Fulton: The Red, White and Blue (Jan 6 Mix) 6. Crowes Pasture (feat. Robin Batteau): Take Back the Red White and Blue 7. Stuart Stotts: Don't Stand Back 8. Roger Street Friedman: Big Truth 9. Elly Wininger: January 6th 10. Nancy Silber: Jan. 6 Round 11. Mike Stern: It Can't Happen Here - Jan 6th 12. George Mann: Let the Healing Begin
The 34th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, features music and discussion related to Pro-Choice and Abortion Rights issues. Musical artists include Ani DiFranco, Bob Blue, Kim Wallach, Cyndi Lauper, David Byrne, Emma's Revolution, Digable Planets, Carole Rose Livingston, Dave Lippman, Elly Wininger, Pierce Freelon and Rissi Palmer, plus spoken introductions from many of these artists. Plus snippets from Devo, Tammy Faye Starlite and the Angels of Mercy, Mark Levy, Rubén Blades, Holly Near and Pat Humphries.
Songs include: 1. Ani DiFranco: Lost Woman Song 2. Kim Wallach: Freedom To Choose (by Bob Blue/Kim Wallach) 3. Cyndi Lauper: Sally's Pigeons (by Cyndi Lauper/Mary Chapin Carpeter) 4. David Byrne: Lilies of the Valley 5. Emma's Revolution: I Am A Woman 6. Digable Planets: La Femme Fetal 7. Dave Lippman: Friend of the Fetus (by Carole Rose Livingston) 8. Elly Wininger: Alabama Blues 9. Pierce Freelon: My Body (feat. Rissi Palmer)
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".
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
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".
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 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 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.
- Rodney Whittenberg: Don't Fit In
- They Might Be Giants: Your Racist Friend
- John McCutcheon: Steals of the White Man (new recording!)
- David Roth: Dragon to Butterfly
- The Carpenters: We've Only Just Begun
- The Freedom Singers: Fighting for My Rights
- Pete Seeger: We Shall Overcome
- The Freedom Singers: I Love Your Dog, I Love My Dog
- Quincy Jones: "Roots" Mural Theme
- Sweet Honey in the Rock: Chile Your Waters Run Red Through Soweto
- Gil Scott-Heron et al: Let Me See Your I.D. (from "Sun City")
- Two of a Kind: The Colors of Earth (by Sarah Pirtle)
Artwork: Black, White, and Gray, by Franz Kline (1959)
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 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)
Episode 27 explores issues of racial justice in family/children's music including the controversies in the 2020 Recording Academy process, and Family Music Forward, through discussion and music, featuring music by Pierce Freelon and music & interviews with Flor Bromley, Aaron Nigel Smith, and "Uncle" Devin Walker.
Family Music Forward: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyMusicForward/ WEE Nation Radio: https://www.weenationradio.com
Playlist: 1. Pierce Freelon: Daddy Daughter Day (feat. J Gunn) 2. Aaron Nigel Smith: If I Had a Hammer (by Pete Seeger/Lee Hays) 3. Uncle Devin: When I Play the Drums 4. Flor Bromley: We Came to America
Episode 26 explores topics related to religion, faith and spirituality through discussion and music, featuring music by Prince, Tori Amos, Tim Minchin, Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins, Joan Osborne, XTC, Susan Werner and Carrie Newcomer, with an exclusive interview with Eric Bazilian; plus musical excerpts from The Roches, Kay Kyser, Kitty Wells, "Fiddler on the Roof," George Harrison, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Elton John, R.E.M., Handel, Hildegard von Bingen, Iris DeMent, Jethro Tull, and the Chester Children's Chorus.
Playlist: 1. Prince: The Cross 2. Tori Amos: God 3. Tim Minchin: Thank You God (Live) 4. Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins: The Big Guns 5. Joan Osborne: One Of Us (by Eric Bazilian) 6. XTC: Dear God 7. Susan Werner: (Why Is Your) Heaven So Small 8. Carrie Newcomer: Room At The Table
Episode 25 is the 2nd part of our examination of the 2020 US Presidential Election & issues surrounding Voting, including music and testimonials from The Children Of Selma, Faya Ora Rose Touré, Emily Joy, Joe Troop, They Might Be Giants, Tom Smith, Ants on a Log, Two of a Kind, Amanda Udis-Kessler, Greg Greenway, Roy Zimmerman, and Scott Cook, plus excerpts from The Temptations, Alice Cooper and David Bowie.
Playlist: 1. The Children of Selma: Vote For Me 2. John McCutcheon: Vote Dammit! 3. Emily Joy: Tomorrow Is Tuesday 4. Emily Joy: 2envelopes 5. Joe Troop: A Plea to the US Government to Fully Fund the Postal Service 6. They Might Be Giants: Vote or Don't 7. Tom Smith: Talkin' Election 8. Ants on a Log: Humpty Vote! 9. Two of a Kind: Vote Like Your Life Depends On It 10. Amanda Udis-Kessler: Vote Your Dreams (2 versions) 11. Roy Zimmerman: My Vote, My Voice, My Right 12. Greg Greenway: One Man, One Woman, One Vote 13. Scott Cook: Say Can You See
Episode 24 is the 1st part of our examination of the 2020 US Presidential Election, including music and testimonials from Emma's Revolution, Sandy Pliskin, Ants on a Log, Deb Karl, Chana Rothman, Ami Yares, and Mary Lou Fulton, and music from Demi Lovato, Roy Zimmerman, Bruce & Linda Pollack-Johnson, and The Chris Chandler Show, plus excerpts from The Specials, Sonic Youth, Radiohead, and Deee-Lite.
Playlist: 1. Demi Lovato: Commander In Chief 2. Emma's Revolution: Gonna Vote Your Asses Out 3. Sandy Pliskin: Those Mid-November Blues 4. Ants on a Log: The Man in Charge is Useless 5. Roy Zimmerman: The Liar Tweets Tonight 6. Bruce & Linda Pollack-Johnson: He'll Go Away (by Deb Karl) 7. Chana Rothman: Dear Theodosia 8. Ami Yares: Waiting on November 9. The Chris Chandler Show: Down is the New Up 10. Mary Lou Fulton: Not Going Back
Episode 24 is the 1st part of our examination of the 2020 US Presidential Election, including music and testimonials from Emma's Revolution, Sandy Pliskin, Ants on a Log, Deb Karl, Chana Rothman, Ami Yares, and Mary Lou Fulton, and music from Demi Lovato, Roy Zimmerman, Jonathan Mann, Bruce & Linda Pollack-Johnson, and The Chris Chandler Show, plus excerpts from The Specials, Sonic Youth, Radiohead, and Deee-Lite.
Playlist: 1. Demi Lovato: Commander In Chief 2. Emma's Revolution: Gonna Vote Your Asses Out 3. Sandy Pliskin: Those Mid-November Blues 4. Ants on a Log: The Man in Charge is Useless 5. Roy Zimmerman: The Liar Tweets Tonight 6. Jonathan Mann: I'll Fucking Vote for Joe Biden 7. Bruce & Linda Pollack-Johnson: He'll Go Away (by Deb Karl) 8. Chana Rothman: Dear Theodosia 9. Ami Yares: Waiting on November 10. The Chris Chandler Show: Down is the New Up 11. Mary Lou Fulton: Not Going Back
Episode 23 is the 2nd part of our exploration of social justice music for kids, including music and testimonials from Rodney Whittenberg, Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger, Peter Alsop, 123 Andrés, Jonathan Sprout, Marla Lewis, Evan Greer, Totally Knuts, Ants on a Log, Melanie DeMore, and Stuart Stotts; as well as a short history of children's music with musical excerpts from Woody Guthrie, Ella Jenkins, Sesame Street, Zoom, Fred Rogers, Schoolhouse Rock, Free to Be...You and Me, Raffi, Barry Louis Polisar, Tom Chapin, and Trout Fishing in America.
Playlist: 1. Rodney Whittenberg: Flowers 2. Keisha Hutchins Hirlinger: All I Really Need (by Raffi) 3. Peter Alsop: Spit Ball 4. Peter Alsop: Use It Again 5. 123 Andrés (feat. Rissi Palmer): Cooperation 6. Jonathan Sprout: Heads, Hearts, and Hands 7. Marla Lewis: Mighty Jackie, The Strikeout Queen 8. Evan Greer: Liberty is a Statue 9. Evan Greer: Children's Song 10. Totally Knuts: Trans Wizard 11. Ants on a Log: They're My Best Friend 12. Melanie DeMore: Everybody Here 13. Stuart Stotts: World Citizen
Episode 22 explores social justice music for kids, including music and testimonials from Alastair Moock, Uncle Devin (Walker), Wendy & DB, Baba Bomani, Aaron Nigel Smith, Two of a Kind, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Joanie Leeds, Ants On A Log, Alphabet Rockers, Marla Lewis, Sharon Katz & Peace Train, and Lea Morris. All of these musicians are involved in the 2020 Children's Music Network Virtual Conference happening Oct. 2-11 via Zoom. Info: http://childrensmusic.org/conference/schedule
Playlist: 1. Alastair Moock: Be A Pain 2. Uncle Devin (Walker): See Yourself in the Picture 3. Wendy & DB: People are People 4. Baba Bomani: Fit to be a Slave 5. Aaron Nigel Smith: March Together (demo) 6. Two of a Kind: That's Not Fair 7. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer: I Belong to a Family 8. Joanie Leeds: RBG 9. Ants On A Log: Air and Space (Radio Edit) 10. Alphabet Rockers: Someday 11. Marla Lewis: Leap of Faith 12. Sharon Katz & Peace Train: The Time is Right 13. Lea (Morris): A Dedication
Episode 21 celebrates more of Woody Guthrie's music, life and legacy in honor of Labor Day, with music from Sweet Honey in the Rock, Paul Kaplan, Wall of Voodoo, Tom Juravich, Billy Bragg & Wilco, The Klezmatics, Dropkick Murphys, Elise Witt, SONiA disappear fear, and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, plus recorded testimonials from Peter Alsop, Joe Jencks, Paul Kaplan, Christine Lavin, Tret Fure, Roy Zimmerman, Liam Maloy, Bill Harley, David Rovics, Elise Witt, Sonia Rutstein, Reggie Harris, Purly Gates, and Sally Rogers.
Songs include (all songs by Woody Guthrie): 1. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Deportees 2. Wall of Voodoo: Pretty Boy Floyd 3. Tom Juravich: Ludlow Massacre 4. Billy Bragg and Wilco: All You Fascists 5. The Klezmatics: Gonna Get Through This World 6. Dropkick Murphies: Gonna Be a Blackout Tonight 7. SONiA disappear fear: This Land is Your Land 8. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings: This Land is Your Land
Episode 20 celebrates Woody Guthrie's music, life and legacy in honor of Labor Day, with music from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Monika Ryan, Vicki Ryder, Stark Raving Chandler, Solomon Burke, Holly Near & Ronnie Gilbert, Mike Glick, Tom Chapin, Arlo Guthrie, & John McCutcheon (including interview), plus recorded testimonials from Ira Lax, Stuart Stotts, Will Parker, Monica Ryan, Vicki Ryder, The Rough & Tumble, Tom Smith, Mike Glick, and David Kleiner.
Songs include (all songs by Woody Guthrie unless indicated): 1. Bob Dylan: Song to Woody (by Bob Dylan) 2. Bruce Springsteen: I Ain't Got No Home 3. Bruce Springsteen: Vigilante Man 4. Stark Raving Chandler: Woody (We Ain't Got No Home)(by Woody Guthrie & Amanda Stark/Chris Chandler) 5. Solomon Burke: Hard, Ain't It Hard 6. Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert: Pastures of Plenty 7. John McCutcheon and Tom Chapin: Pastures of Plenty 8. Arlo Guthrie: 1913 Massacre
The 19th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about the current health crisis around the Corona Virus (Covid-19), with interview segments and music from David Rovics, Crys Matthews and John McCutcheon. Additional musical artists include Bev Grant, Heather Mae, Marion Halliday, Amanda Udis-Kessler, David Heitler-Klevans, Two of a Kind, and Gary King, as well as the Bee Gees, Eric Carmen, The Georgia Satellites, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Ben Lee, Peggy Lee, Tom Lehrer, John Lennon, Pavement, and The Police.
Songs include: 1. Bev Grant: Corona Virus Covid-19 Blues 2. David Rovics: Corona Virus Climate Catastrophe Fascist Empire 2020 Blues Massacre 3. David Rovics: Each Couch by the Street Has a Story 4. David Rovics: Our Imagination 5. David Rovics: The Pandemic of 1918 6. Crys Matthews and Heather Mae: Six Feet Apart 7. John McCutcheon: Sheltered in Place 8. John McCutcheon: When All of This Is Over 9. Marion Halliday: I Don't Know Them 10. David Heitler-Klevans: Jesus the Essential Worker (by Amanda Udis-Kessler) 11. Two of a Kind: Apart 12. Gary King: End of the World
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The 18th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features Part 2 of music and discussion about the USA, Patriotism and Nationalism, for July 4th weekend (and beyond). Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom. This episode includes music from Gary Clark Jr., A Tribe Called Quest, Paul Robeson, Earl Robinson, Chely Wright, Dan Bern, John Daversa Big Band, Keb' Mo', Lea Morris, Dave Kinnoin & Jimmy Hammer, Little Steven Van Zandt, and Jackson Browne, as well as Woody Guthrie, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Aztec Two-Step, Green Day, Billy Bragg, and David Massengill.
Songs include: 1. Gary Clark Jr: This Land 2. A Tribe Called Quest: We The People 3. Paul Robeson: Ballad for Americans 4. Chely Wright: Bumper of My SUV 5. Dan Bern: My Country II 6. John Daversa Big Band: Living in America (orig. by James Brown) 7. Keb' Mo': This is My Home 8. Lea Morris: Wake Up in America (by Dave Kinnoin/Jimmy Hammer) 9. Jackson Browne: I Am a Patriot
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The 17th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about the USA, Patriotism and Nationalism, released on July 4th. Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom. This episode includes music from Alastair Moock, Neil Young, Prince, Kurtis Blow, Dark Blonde, Two of a Kind, Jean Rohe (including an exclusive interview), Dan Wilson, Phil Ochs, and Gil Scott-Heron , as well as Leonard Bernstein, David Bowie, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, The Clash, and Simon & Garfunkel.
Songs include: 1. Alastair Moock: Make it Great 2. Neil Young: Rockin' in the Free World 3. Prince: America 4. Kurtis Blow: America 5. Dark Blonde: The American Part 2 (by Rodney Whittenberg) 6. Two of a Kind: Red, White & Blue 7. Jean Rohe: National Anthem: Arise! Arise! 8. Dan Wilson: Home 9. Phil Ochs: The Power and the Glory 10. Gil Scott-Heron: Winter in America
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The 16th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement, in honor of Juneteenth. Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom. This episode includes excerpts with music from 3 exclusive interviews with Crys Matthews, Tom Neilson and Devin Marie. Additional musical artists include Sounds of Blackness, YuLanda, Keedron Bryant, Rick Burkhardt, Two of a Kind, and Jon Fromer, as well as James Brown, Junior Murvin, The Clash, and Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Songs include: 1. Sounds of Blackness: Black Lives Matter: No Justice No Peace 2. Crys Matthews: How Many More 3. Tom Nielson: Mistaken Identity 4. Keedron Bryant: I Just Wanna Live 5. Two of a Kind: Michael Brown (by Rick Burkhardt) 6. Jon Fromer: Another Black Man Gone 7. Devin Marie: I Can't Breathe
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The 15th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about war and peace, in honor of Memorial Day. Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom. Musical artists include Suzanne Vega, John McCutcheon (including excerpts from a recent interview), disappear fear, Phil Ochs, New Order, Sun Ra and His Arkestra, Big Daddy Kinsey & the Kinsey Report, and Steve Earle, as well as Edwin Starr, Bob Dylan, Casselberry-Duprée, Johnny Horton, Country Joe MacDonald, and John Lennon.
Songs include: 1. Suzanne Vega: The Queen and the Soldier 2. John McCutcheon: Christmas in the Trenches 3. Disappear Fear: Is There Anybody Here? 4. New Order: Love Vigilantes 5. Sun Ra Arkestra: Nuclear War 6. Big Daddy Kinsey and the Kinsey Report: The Nuclear War Blues 7. Steve Earle: Rich Man's War 8. John McCutcheon: Not in My Name
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The 14th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about economic justice, socialism, capitalism, and class consciousness. Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom! Musical artists include James McMurtry, Paddy Mills, Windborne, Anne Feeney, Lead Belly, Taj Mahal, The O'Jays, and Richard Thompson, as well as John McCutcheon, The Kinks, Pink Floyd, Johnny Paycheck, Utah Phillips, Jackson Browne, and Billy Bragg, plus an excerpt from a recent interview & live performance with Charlie King & Martin Swinger.
Songs include: 1. James McMurtry: We Can't Make It Here 2. Paddy Mills: Race to the Bottom 3. Windborne: Song of the Lower Classes 4. Anne Feeney: The Rich Man's House 5. Taj Mahal: The Bourgeois Blues 6. The O'Jays: For the Love of Money 7. Charlie King and Martin Swinger: Trickle Up 8. Richard Thompson: Time To Ring Some Changes
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The 13th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about the environment and the climate crisis. Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom! Musical artists include Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott, Tom Pease, Susan Werner, Amy Soucy, Bill Shontz, Tower of Power, Marvin Gaye, Ellect, and Neil Young & Crazy Horse, as well as Magpie, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, and Earth Mama.
Songs include: 1. Tim O'Brian and Darrell Scott: Keep Your Dirty Lights On 2. Tom Pease: Gettin' Our Energy From the Sun 3. Susan Werner: Snowmobiles 4. Amy Soucy: Last Days 5. Bill Shontz: Package Man 6. Tower of Power: Only So Much Oil in the Ground 7. Marvin Gaye: Mercy Mercy Me 8. Ellect: Mother Earth 9. Neil Young and Crazy Horse: Mother Earth
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The 12th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast features music and discussion about the current health crisis around the Corona Virus (Covid-19). Don't worry: we followed social distancing rules - David & Rodney recorded this podcast from their respective locations via Zoom! Musical artists include Peter Alsop, Kim & Reggie Harris, Mister Cumbia, Grace Morrison, Monika Ryan, Tommy Sands & Pete Seeger, Stuart Stotts, and John Toso, as well as the Bee Gees, Eric Carmen, The Georgia Satellites, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Ben Lee, Peggy Lee, Tom Lehrer, John Lennon, Pavement, and The Police.
Songs include: 1. Mister Cumbia: La Cumbia del Coronavirus 2. John Toso: Corona Virus (Downbeat) 3. Stuart Stotts: Contagious 4. Peter Alsop: Gotta Lotta Livin' To Do 5. Grace Morrison: Oh Alma 6. Monika Ryan: Oh My My 7. Kim & Reggie Harris and Magpie: In the Shelter of Each Other 8. Tommy Sands/Vedran Smailovic/Pete Seeger: The Music of Healing
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The 11th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcastfeatures music about women's issues and the #metoo movement. Musical artists include Scott Cook, Queen Latifah, Karyn Oliver, Grace Morrison, Rodney Whittenberg, Ana Tijoux, Tracy Chapman, The Story, Radio Mirchi Tamil, Amanda Marshall, Sweet Honey in the Rock, New York City Labor Chorus, Schoolhouse Rock, Helen Reddy, Holly Near, Aretha Franklin, Eurythmics, and Bev Grant.
Songs include: 1. Scott Cook: Fellas, Get Out The Way 2. Queen Latifah: Evil That Men Do 3. Karyn Oliver: About Enough 4. Grace Morrison: The Beast 5. Rodney Whittenberg: Rate Her X 6. Ana Tijoux: Antipatriarca 7. Tracy Chapman: Behind The Wall 8. The Story: Just One Word 9. Mirchi Marconi: Why This Kolaveri Da 10. Amanda Marshall: Birmingham
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The 10th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to guns, mass shootings and gun control, with an emphasis on music from student activists. Musical artists include Judy Collins, Gang Starr, Sawyer Garrity, Tyler Jenkins, John Kander, Kicking Down Doors, Tom Lopez, Andrea Pena, Carolann Solebello, Stephen Sondheim, Cathy Winter, Stevie Wonder, Madison Yearsley, and an interview with activists Pete and Kathleen Higgins.
Songs include: 1. Judy Collins: Shoot First 2. Kicking Down Doors: Bang Bang 3. Carolann Solebello: Matches 4. Madison Yearsley: Raise Your Voice 5. Tyler Jenkins: Save Me 6. Tom Lopez: America Will Shoot Itself 7. Gang Starr: Tonz 'O' Gunz 8. Cathy Winter: Strong Hearts 9. Sawyer Garrity and Andrea Peña: Shine
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Exclusive, full interview with George Pete & Kathleen Higgins about their powerful, effective, bipartisan work on gun control in the state of Delaware.
The 9th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music and discussion related to the topics of immigration and the border. Music includes K'naan, Show The Product, Riz MC & Residente, Flaco Jiménez, Elena & Los Fulanos, Ted Warmbrand, Word of Mouth, Sade and an interview (with music) from Joe Jencks.
Songs include: 1. K'NAAN, Snow Tha Product, Riz Ahmed, Residente: Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) 2. Joe Jencks: Lady of the Harbor 3. Flaco Jiménez with John Hiatt: Across the Borderline 4. Elena & Los Fulanos: Amor Migrante 5. Ted Warmbrand: Who's the Criminal Here? 6. Word of Mouth: Deportees/Pastures of Plenty/The Times They Are A-Changing 7. Sade: Immigrant
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The 8th 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 Dar Williams, Schoenberg, Sondheim, Toby Mac, Morrissey, Hüsker Dü, R.E.M., Brenda Lee, David Gray, Elton John, Don Henley, Bobby Womack 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. Dar Williams: The Christians and the Pagans 2. Schoenberg: Verklarte Nacht, Op. 4: V. Adagio, molto tranquilo 3. Sondheim: Epiphany (from "Sweeney Todd") 4. Sondheim: Epilogue (The Ballad of Sweeney Todd) 5. John Flynn: Mercy 6. TobyMac: Forgiveness 7. Morrissey: I Have Forgiven Jesus
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The 7th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, with guest hosts Anya Rose & Julie Beth of "Ants on a Log" and Jenny Heitler-Klevans of "Two of a Kind", features music about women's issues and the #metoo movement. Musical artists include Aretha Franklin, MILCK, Peggy Seeger, Two of a Kind, Emma's Revolution, Lynzy Lab, Eli Conley, Ants on a Log and Julie Beth. Produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, edited by Samuel Alexander.
Songs include: 1. Aretha Franklin: Respect 2. MILCK: Quiet 3. Two of a Kind: B Side (by Peggy Seeger) 4. Emma's Revolution: I Believe Her 5. Lynzy Lab: A Scary Time (For Boys) 6. Eli Conley: Strong and Tender 7. Two of a Kind: Girls Who Rock the World 8. Ants on a Log: They're My Best Friend 9. Ants on a Log: Air and Space 10. Ants on a Log: Some Girls Have Short Hair
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The 6th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to guns, mass shootings and gun control. Musical artists include Cheryl Wheeler, Tom Paxton, Foster the People, Roy Zimmerman, Rodney Whittenberg, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Christine Lavin, Ani DiFranco, Junior Walker, Bob Dylan, Kirsty MacColl, Gang of Four, Loretta Lynn, Guster, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Jerry Harrison, Elton John, Johnny Cash, and The Beatles.
Songs include: 1. Cheryl Wheeler: If It Were Up To Me 2. Tom Paxton: Johnny Got a Gun 3. Foster the People: Pumped Up Kicks 4. Roy Zimmerman: To The Victims of This Tragedy We Send Our Thoughts and Prayers 5. Dark Blonde: Gun In Your Hand (by Rodney Whittenberg) 6. Lynyrd Skynyrd: Saturday Night Special 7. Christine Lavin: Don't Take Anyone With You When You Go 8. Ani DiFranco: To The Teeth
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The 5th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to guns, school shootings and gun control. Musical artists include Stuart Stotts, Dispatch, Randy Rainbow, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students, Tyler Jenkins, Bill Harley, Jimmy Hammer, Dave Kinnoin, Okee Dokee Brothers, Two of a Kind and Kokolo, plus an in-depth interview with Bill Harley, founder of ASK: Artists for Safe Kids.
Songs include: 1. Stuart Stotts: The New Normal 2. Dispatch: Dear Congress, (17) 3. Randy Rainbow: Kids! 4. Sawyer Garrity/Andrea Peña, Marjory Stoneman Dougles High School Students: Shine 5. Tyler Jenkins: Save Me 6. Bill Harley: Keep Them Safe 7. Bill Harley: All Over This Land 8. The Okee Dokee Brothers: Shootin' Star 9. Two of a Kind: Leave it There (by Stuart Stotts) 10. Kokolo: Mama Don't Want No Gun
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The 4th episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to the topic of forgiveness. Musical artists include Small Potatoes, Cry Cry Cry, The Decemberists, Sharon Katz & Peace Train and The Story, plus an in-depth interview with Sharon Katz including a live performance.
Songs include: 1. Small Potatoes: 1000 Candles, 1000 Cranes 2. Cry Cry Cry: Cold Missouri Waters 3. The Decemberists: The Mariner's Revenge Song 4. Sharon Katz & The Peace Train: Mandela 5. Sharon Katz & The Peace Train: We Thank You (?) 6. The Story: Grace in Gravity
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The 3rd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to summer heat and its effects on escalating tensions, sometimes leading to riots, as well as other "heat" related topics such as activism, police, the heating up of the "Cold War", etc. Musical artists include Public Enemy, Charles Bradley, Phil Ochs, Kim & Reggie Harris, Bernice Diskin, The Clash, The Ruts, The Wailers, MC5, Air Force 1, Midnight Oil and Michael Franti & Spearhead, and interviews with Reggie Harris and Sonny Ochs.
Songs include: 1. Public Enemy: Fight the Power 2. Charles Bradley: The World (Is Going Up In Flames) 3. Kim & Reggie Harris: In the Heat of the Summer (by Phil Ochs) 4. Bernice Diskin: Street Heat 5. The Clash: London's Burning 6. The Ruts: Babylon's Burning 7. The Wailers: Burnin' and Lootin' 8. MC5: Motor City is Burning 9. Air Force 1: See the Light/Feel the Heat 10. Midnight Oil: Beds are Burning 11. Michael Franti & Spearhead: Yell Fire
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The 2nd episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to the 2016 US Presidential Election (particularly related to the period of November 2016 to January 2017), including music/performances by Frank Turner (w/interview), Aileen Vance, Two of a Kind, Neo Magazin Royale w/ Jan Böhmermann, Pussy Riot, Lead Belly, Gil Scott-Heron, Christine Lavin (w/interview), Billy Jonas, Bernice Diskin and Melanie DeMore.
Songs include: 1. Frank Turner: Sand in the Gears 2. Two of a Kind: Super Callous Fragile Sexist Racist Braggadocious 3. POL1Z1STENS0HN: Be Deutsch 4. Pussy Riot: Make America Great Again 5. Lead Belly: The Bourgeois Blues 6. Gil Scott-Heron: Winter in America 7. Christine Lavin: When it All Goes Wrong We'll Turn This Ship Around 8. Billy Jonas: More Love 9. Two of a Kind/Rodney Whittenberg: Catch a Second Breath (by Bernice Diskin) 10. Melanie DeMore: One Foot/Lead With Love
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The very first episode of the "Music For The New Revolution" podcast, produced by David Heitler-Klevans and Rodney Whittenberg, features music related to the 2016 US Presidential Election, including music/performances by Sara Bareilles, Leslie Odum, Jr., Roy Zimmerman (w/interview), USA Freedom Kids, Dana Kaiden, Randy Rainbow, Green Day, Jill Sobule and Eric Schwartz (plus some Gil Scott-Heron and Pete Seeger for good measure).
Songs included: 1. Leslie Odom Jr.: Seriously (by Sara Bareilles) 2. Roy Zimmerman: Burn Goody Clinton! 3. USA Freedom Kids: Freedom's Call 4. Dana Kamide: God Bless Trump 5. Randy Rainbow: The Nasty Woman 6. Green Day: Troubled Times 7. Jill Sobule: America Back
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