We begin today with Mariam’s wonderful “Showing Sharing Words, a prayer to the power of language …

“Salayana” is a hypnotic, jazzy water prayer with fine percussion from Sondra and Craig …

Gaea Star Band spins a series of magical improvisations and songs by Mariam Massaro

“Summertime Stories”, a steady climb of a song built on mesmeric piano passages from Bob …

“Big Black Bear” is a swirling, dramatic piece centered around Mariam’s lyric about a meeting with a bear…

Special guests bassist Gustavo Altiplano and Bill Sherman on shakers

“Shamiyaya” is a Hawaiian prayer by Mariam with steady, conscious ensemble playing

“Restore” brings in the vocals of Sondra Lewis as we present an extended, evocative take of this song by Mariam…

“Just A Lovely Flow” which flows from mystical native grooves to lush piano-led jazz…

“Taking The Time” continues the unhurried pace of “Ruby Red” …