The inspiration for my song, Diana (Live), which is on KIVA’s first album, The Healing Art, was from being a fan of the Robin of Sherwood series and their idea of a hunter god of the forest (Hearn) and there being a song about him by Clannad. So, I thought there should be a song …
Pagans use musical instruments for sacred purposes–in meditation, ritual, or community gatherings. Instruments connect us to the divine, build relationships between people, are used for healing, and to manipulate the energy that affects our reality. Many instruments have been put to sacred use throughout history. Some instruments themselves are considered sacred and have their own …
The Dark Season is sweeping down upon us, so here’s a spot of dark work I will be recording soon. “Life’s the parade of the dyingIt’s the dance of the already dead.We’re dancing away every momentTo the music that plays in our heads…” As many of you know, I grew up on a working farm. …
Greetings, astrology fans and music lovers. The wheel turns, as it always does, now to the 2nd Equinox at Mabon on September 22, (6:43:37 AM MDT, Albuquerque, NM). A fascinating chart, certainly for a holiday. Sun conjuncts Mercury and the South Node (there will be an annular eclipse on Oct. 2); trine Moon which is …
I have been asked to write about and share songs and stories about changes, marriage, death, divorce, becoming a sage or crone, giving birth….All inevitable changes that happen in our lives. This 1st song I’m sharing with you is called “At the Crossroads” and from my new album “There Beneath the Stars”. Sometimes in life …
“Home is where the Heart is”, this is the common saying. But without knowing the truth of your heart, how do you know where you live? My own heart took a while to find. From my first day of life to my 24th year, I lived with my parents. When you live with others, you …
As I sat trying to make a final decision on what to write about for this blog, I came back again and again to changes. It feels like the world is spinning at an incredibly fast pace. Changes come at us from a million different directions. About the best we can do is hold on …
I’m working on my first solo album. It’s so exciting to be able to say that! I hope to have it completed this winter. It’ll be titled Out of the Nest. I’ve spent 30 years singing with the band Crow Women, and that has been (and still is) a comfy nest. But now I’m flying …
How I am preparing for my winter artist residency as a songwriter After years of dreaming of and researching artist residencies around the US, I have found a great fit, and am excited to announce that I have been awarded a five month artist residency with Osage Arts Community in Belle, MO. This winter I …
