Music For The New Revolution

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 i...

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 Whit...

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...

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-H...

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 G...

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/FamilyMusicForwa...

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:...

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...

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 D...

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-Lit...

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, Radiohea...

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,...

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 Con...

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...

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...

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, a...

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...

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, Je...

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 Ma...

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...

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...

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,...

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 S...