Gather ‘Round the Virtual Bonfire
Pagan music is communal. It is meant to be sung in circles, chanted around fires, drummed beneath the stars, whispered as prayer, offered as spellwork, and shared from one heart to another.
The Pagan Music Genre
Posts on www.pagansong.com about what pagan music is, who creates it, and how it fits into modern pagan spirituality and ritual
The Springtime Wild Maiden
Springtime has revealed itself in all its glory here in Wisconsin. The robin, our state bird, has returned. Magnolias are now in bloom and their soft, sweet cream fragrance fills the air. Early morning sunshine pours in through our yards to spark life within the greening grass, as well as through our kitchen windows to …
AI Music: Baneful or Magical?
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become commonplace. So much so that we see it creeping into our creative worlds. Not just in memes and so-called works of art. It has crept into our viewing, listening, and reading pleasures, and our artistic ventures. As you all know, I do radio because I cannot sing …
Reflections in the Snow
” … sometimes reflecting on the past is like trying to see reflections in the snow.” Brian Henke Here I am at the beginning of my 7th decade and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not yet time to go towards that particular white light though. I think I …
A Thanksgiving Story – Musical Connections
I am truly grateful for my friends and the people I have met along my magical, musical path in this life. One of my many awesome friends is Kathleen Hannan who I met at the Gulfport Women’s Music and Spirituality Festival. The timing was around Fall of 1991 or ’92 (we can’t quite remember). I …
Separate the Art from the Artist
Hey, friends! It has been some time since I have contributed to this wonderful resource on Pagan music. I am so glad to be back and share with you! As a non-musician on this platform, I tend to go in different directions with my contributions. This article might make you angry. That’s kind of the …
The Heart Of Festival Season
Having just arrived home after 2 weeks away playing at both Starwood Festival and then Sirius Rising after having been on the road for nearly 3 weeks in May and June, I discovered that I had this blog due…yesterday… I have a total of 4 private shows this week and guitar lessons to teach as …
Pagan Artist in Residency
An Update In my blog post last summer, I shared my experience applying to and preparing for an artist residency at Osage Arts Community (OAC) in Belle, Missouri. Best Laid Plans I arrived October 1, 2024, and settled quickly into the River House on the Gasconade River. Eager to begin, I set up my studio …
Be a Pagan Music Insider on Patreon
It’s a cluttered world out there online. You love pagan music, but staying in contact with your favorite artists is difficult in this era when the major social media platforms choke out musicians’ attempts to reach out to you. Many creators are combatting this by switching to the platform “Patreon”. In this post, you’ll hear …
The Sun in Pagan Beliefs and Practices
The sun has been a central figure in Pagan beliefs and practices for millennia. As the source of light, warmth, and life, it holds profound significance in many Pagan traditions. During the Summer Solstice, or “Midsummer”, Pagans celebrate the peak of the sun’s power and its vital role in the cycle of life. The Sun …