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Today we discuss a new and provocatively titled book written by Southwestern Law School professor Andrea Freeman, an expert on issues of race, food policy, and health from both legal and policy perspectives. The book's title, Ruin Their Crops on the Ground, the Politics of Food in the United States from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch, has been called the first and definitive history of the use of food in the United States law and politics as a weapon of conquest and control. Freeman argues that the U. S. food law and policy process has both created and maintained racial and social inequity. She documents governmental policies from colonization to slavery; to the commodities supplied to Native American reservations. She argues that the long-standing alliance between government and the food industry has produced racial health disparities to this day. Interview Summary Let's talk about the title of your book. What are you trying to communicate? So 'ruin their crops on the ground' is a paraphrase of what George Washington ordered his troops to do, to try to displace Indigenous people and take over their land. That's a pretty powerful image to think about that. So, in your book, you use the term food oppression. Can you explain what you mean? Yes. So I originally started writing about food oppression as the alliance between corporations, the food and agricultural industries, and the government that [00:02:00] create stark health disparities on a racial basis, sometimes gender and class. And as I've come through thinking about this over the years, I'm also using it to describe the way that food has always been used as a tool of subordination by the U.S. Government in history. An interaction between the industry and government isn't inherently oppressive. How does it come to be that way? I mean, it could be good, good for the public, it could be bad, but why does it, how does it become oppressive?​ Yeah, I agree that the problem with the food industry is that the desire to make profits is in conflict with the nutritional needs of people that the U.S., Government programs focus on nutrition are supposed to be serving. Let's go back to some of the earlier times. You've written about the role that food played in slavery. Could you explain? Absolutely. So, enslavers were very careful about the portions and the type of food that they gave to people. the people that they enslaved. And they would write pamphlets and advise each other. Hoping to find a balance to give enslaved people enough food to be able to work and be alive, but not enough to give them the energy to revolt or perform acts of resistance that they inevitably did. And then food was used to create hierarchies within enslaved peoples. It was used to, I don't know, take away pleasure, really, from life to oppress people in so many ways. And so, not just from the content of the food, but even the way that food was delivered. So, instead of eating on plates, food might be poured into a pig trough or scattered on the ground, right? There are so many ways that enslavers used food to try to degrade and subordinate people through either the portions or the content or the delivery. Food is such a fundamental and kind of elementary form of reinforcement. You could imagine it being used to punish particular individuals and reward others. Absolutely. And the law backed up the way that enslavers used food. And even when enslaved people wanted to grow their own food, and perhaps sell it to gain some advantage, the law prevented that. Enslavers might just take over those gardens. Steal the food. Use it for their own purposes. That was all perfectly legal. And the law tried to protect other enslavers from having enslaved people come and steal their food by having some laws in place that said, you must give adequate provisions, which looked like something that might protect enslaved people, but in fact was only to protect other enslavers. Going back to the title of your book, it makes reference to the Trail of Tears. And people have highly varying levels of knowledge of what the Trail of Tears refers to. In North Carolina, it's a really important and tragic part of the state's history for the native individuals living in the western part of the state. But could you tell us more about how food figured into this, what it was and how food figured in? Of course. So the United States wanted the land that Indigenous people were living on. And they designated a part of the country that covers Oklahoma and some states around there and called it the Indian Country or Indian Territory. And to try to force indigenous people to move to that land and to make a journey across the country that was so dangerous, and ended up killing maybe half of the people who made that journey, they destroyed the food sources of people. They had no choice at all. They were starving. They either had to go or die there with no food. And food played into the promises that were made by the United States government of rations that would be given along the way and when people arrived. However, in reality, the rations were gone by the time many people arrived. Or they were bad meat or they were just inedible. And so, they caused not only people to move, but then once they arrived, caused many more deaths. Either along the way or once they were there. A lot of it was unfamiliar food that couldn't be cooked or digested. Food played a major role in the Trail of Tears and what happened both before and after that journey. And the quality of the land for agriculture that they were forced to settle on was part of the picture too, wasn't it?  Yes. Some of it was good and some of it was absolutely terrible. And people were given no choice about where they were going to end up. Let's fast forward to more current times. The U. S. Department of Agriculture has created several very important nutrition programs with the stated aim of improving nutrition. But you've raised some concerns. Please tell us why? Yes. If we just think about that journey that began with the Trail of Tears and with George Washington's order. And then the role that food rations have played in the relationship between the United States and Indigenous people. The rations that were first introduced in trying to force that move, then played a role in many elements of this policy. For example, rations were taken away if parents would not give up their children to the federal Indian boarding schools. They were taken away as a punishment if Indigenous people engage in their own cultural and kinship practices under the Code of Indian Offences. And so, rations played a huge role, and they continue to do so. They have now transformed into what is the food distribution program for Indian reservations. Which is another system whereby the United States is providing food to Indigenous people who are living on reservations, do not have access to many food sources at all, and so, are in need of nutrition. But the contents of the food that are given out through this program don't reflect the needs of the people who are receiving it. They reflect the needs of the agricultural industries and the surpluses that the USDA is responsible for getting rid of because of federal subsidies through the Farm Bill. You've written as well about food marketing. Tell us what your thoughts are on that? Food marketing is so important because it really defines in our society who eats what. It tells us a story that is rife with racial stereotypes and kind of propaganda about food. And it also determines the food landscape in many ways. When I think about race and marketing, marketing first of food really just employed a lot of racist tropes. Because marketing was directed only to white people. And, you know, racism was something that sold. We've seen that change and become more subtle over the years to the present where we even see food marketing taking on anti-racism as a form of what's called woke washing, to try to gain consumer dollars by adopting a certain political position. The issue of who is targeted by marketing is enormously interesting, complex, and highly important. I'm glad to see you addressing that in your book. Let me ask one final question before we wrap up. How is the U. S. Constitution involved in this? I have a theory as a constitutional law professor that the way that the United States has dealt with food in a way that creates racially disparate outcomes violates both the 13th amendment and the 14th amendment. So, let me explain. The 13th Amendment says that anything that comes out of slavery as a vestige, or a badge or a marker of slavery is not allowed. And that means that policies that began back then, that continued today with discriminatory harm are prohibited under the13th Amendment. I talked a little bit about how during slavery food was used to oppress and subordinate. And that caused health problems. Very racially disparate health problems where enslaved people suffered from illnesses and conditions and deaths associated with food and malnutrition at much higher rates than white people. That was explained away by constitution and genetics, but that was all lies. In the present, we still have those disparities and they're still due to deliberate policies that create this oppression, the food oppression that I talked about in the beginning. The 13th amendment should not allow that kind of food discrimination in the same way that it doesn't allow housing discrimination. Now, under the 14th amendment, all people should be treated equally by the government. But what we have is food policy that treats people differently based on their race. In the case of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), that's quite clear. In some other cases, like public school lunches, you have to kind of take a step back to understand how there are racially disparate effects. But the same commodities that the USDA is responsible for getting rid of, that they do through the Indian reservation program are being sent to schools. And these are public schools where in many districts, there are many more Black, Latina, indigenous students than white students. For example, where I am in LA, that's 94 percent of the public-school population. And the government is using that program to get rid of very unhealthy food that is making kids who go to public schools sick. And that is unequal treatment under the law. It should violate the 14th Amendment. You know, I'm not an expert on constitutional law, but this is the first time I've heard this argument made and it's really an interesting one. Do you think there would be a day when we would see legal action based on this theory? I think it's possible. I don't think that legal action would be successful in our present moment of jurisprudence. But I think that framing is really important for people to think about and to understand what is happening. And I think that sometimes thinking about things as unconstitutional can provoke social action. Social movement. It can allow people to think about injustice in a certain way that creates resistance. So, I think it's important, even if we can't bring a case today, on that basis. BIO Andrea Freeman is a law professor at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. She is a national and international expert on the intersections between critical race theory and food policy, health, and consumer credit. She is the author of Ruin Their Crops on the Ground: The Politics of Food in the United States, from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch (Metropolitan 2024) and Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race, and Injustice (Stanford University Press 2019), in addition to book chapters, law review articles, and op-eds. Skimmed is currently in development for a documentary with Topic Pictures. Her work has been featured in publications including the Washington Post, New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Salon, Huffington Post, USA Today, The Root, Yahoo! News, The Atlantic, NPR Shots Blog, Pacific Standard, The Conversation, Medium, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and National Library of Medicine, and she has done interviews with news outlets and programs including CBS News, PBS News Hour, The Takeaway, Here & Now, Point of Origin, Newstalk Irish National Radio, Heritage Radio Network, The Electorette, Hawaii Public Radio. She studied food inequality in the UK as the 2020-21 Fulbright King's College London U.S. Scholar. 

Indulge in a serene journey of love and relaxation with this special Valentine's Day episode of "Relaxing Harp Music." In "My Valentine's Gift to You," the delicate strings of the harp weave a tapestry of enchanting melodies, evoking feelings of tenderness and affection. Whether you're spending this day with a loved one or embracing your own company, let the soothing sounds of the harp envelop you in a warm embrace.As you listen, allow your mind to wander freely, drifting away from the stresses of the day and immersing yourself in moments of tranquility. Each note resonates with the essence of love, carrying you to a place of inner peace and contentment.Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening at home or seeking a moment of solace amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, "My Valentine's Gift to You" promises to be a cherished companion, offering solace and serenity to all who seek it. Let the timeless beauty of the harp guide you to a state of blissful relaxation, and may its melodies fill your heart with love on this special day.Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 70,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Embark on a serene journey through the enchanting sounds of harp music with our latest podcast episode, "Mystical Winter Reverie." In this soul-soothing installment, immerse yourself in the delicate notes that weave a tapestry of tranquility, evoking the serene beauty of winter landscapes.As the harp strings gently dance, you'll find yourself transported to a world where snowflakes fall like delicate crystals, creating a serene symphony with each touch of the ground. Join us as we explore the ethereal melodies that capture the essence of winter's magic, offering a moment of respite and reflection amidst the cold embrace of the season.Whether you're curled up by the fireplace or taking a contemplative walk through a snow-covered forest, let the calming tunes of "Mystical Winter Reverie" guide you to a place of inner peace and contemplation. Tune in, unwind, and let the harmonious sounds of the harp create a haven of serenity in the midst of the winter chill.Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 70,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

In this enchanting episode, immerse yourself in the ethereal world of solo harp music with the mesmerizing composition titled "On a Bright, Freezing Winter's Day." The delicate yet powerful melodies of the harp transport you to a serene winter landscape, where each note resonates with the crisp air and the glistening beauty of snow-covered landscapes. Join us on a journey through the evocative sounds of the harp, as it captures the essence of a chilly winter's day, bringing warmth to your heart and a sense of wonder to your soul. Whether you're a connoisseur of classical music or simply seeking a moment of tranquility, this musical experience promises to envelop you in its enchanting embrace. Tune in and let the enchanting harp melodies paint a vivid sonic canvas, creating a musical tapestry that mirrors the serene beauty of a bright, freezing winter's day.Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 70,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Welcome to a special episode of Relaxing Harp Music, where we invite you to embark on a serene journey into the heart of the New Year with "Gentle Resolutions: Relaxing Harp Melodies for a Blissful New Year." In this enchanting episode, let the soothing sounds of the harp guide you towards a tranquil state of mind, providing the perfect backdrop for reflection, rejuvenation, and gentle resolutions.As the harp strings delicately weave a tapestry of calming melodies, allow yourself to release the stress of the past year and embrace the promise of a fresh start. Whether you're seeking a moment of solitude or creating a peaceful ambiance for a New Year's celebration, these harmonious tunes are designed to uplift your spirits and set a positive tone for the journey ahead.Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of each note, as the harp invites you to let go of the old and welcome the new with open arms. Join us in this musical sanctuary where tranquility and bliss converge, creating the perfect atmosphere for mindful reflection and gentle resolutions.Let the captivating melodies of the harp be your guide as you step into the New Year with a sense of peace, optimism, and a renewed commitment to self-care. Tune in, relax, and let the "Gentle Resolutions" episode be the soundtrack to your blissful journey into the possibilities that lie ahead.Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 70,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Escape to a winter wonderland with our latest podcast episode, "Peppermint King Winceslas." Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of solo harp, weaving festive melodies that evoke the holiday spirit.Experience classic tunes with a unique harp twist, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of glistening snowflakes and twinkling lights. Join us for a soul-soothing journey, perfect for relaxation or as a musical backdrop to your festive gatherings.Tune in to "Peppermint King Winceslas" and let the harp guide you through a magical celebration of the season's beauty and joy.Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 68,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

"Step into the enchanting world of 'Glimmering Lullaby: Tiny Holiday Lights.'  You're invited to immerse yourself in the delicate soundscape of a harp, weaving a musical tapestry that captures the essence of the holiday season, based on the ancient French carol, "Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella." Join us as we explore the magic of tiny twinkling lights through soothing melodies and whimsical harmonies, creating a serene atmosphere that will transport you to a place of warmth and wonder. Today's episode is a musical journey, a lullaby for the soul, where the ethereal notes of the harp illuminate the holiday spirit in a uniquely enchanting way. Embrace the festive glow with 'Glimmering Lullaby' and let the tiny holiday lights guide you into a world of tranquility and joy."Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 52,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Thanksgiving in Hawaii is always about food, food, more food and family, family and more family. Here's a little slack-key-harp improv to help you settle in to the festivities. Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 52,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

I had the great fortune to live in and around Hilo, Hawaii, for about 15 years. I just got back from a vacation, and now am loving playing slack key style music on the harp. Here's a little tune I made up just now... Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 52,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Autumn's Whispers: A Harp Serenade" is a hauntingly beautiful solo harp composition that captures the essence of the fall season in all its splendor. The delicate plucking of harp strings conjures images of crisp, golden leaves gently cascading from the trees, dancing in the cool, fragrant breeze.As the harpist's fingers glide effortlessly across the strings, the music evokes a sense of nostalgia, as if it were the soundtrack to cherished memories of autumn days gone by. The melody is imbued with a sense of melancholy, reflecting the bittersweet nature of the season's fleeting beauty."Autumn's Whispers" weaves a musical tapestry of warm, earthy tones and shimmering, ethereal notes, painting a vivid sonic portrait of the changing landscape. It's a serene and introspective piece that invites listeners to immerse themselves in the tranquil atmosphere of autumn, where every pluck of the harp string resonates with the soulful, introspective spirit of the season. This harp serenade is a heartfelt tribute to the magic of fall, a reminder to savor its fleeting moments, and an ode to the whispers of nature that fill the air during this enchanting time of year.Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 52,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

"Celestial Autumn Lullabies" is a musical journey that invites listeners to immerse themselves in the enchanting essence of the fall season. This evocative harp composition captures the serene beauty of autumn with its delicate and ethereal melodies. As the harp strings gently resonate, they conjure imagery of colorful leaves gracefully drifting from the trees, creating a tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of a crisp, sun-dappled afternoon. The celestial element of the composition adds a touch of magic to the experience, as if the music is a bridge between the earthly and celestial realms, where the stars themselves serenade the changing season.This harmonious composition is a soothing balm for the soul, offering solace and peace during the cool autumn evenings. "Celestial Autumn Lullabies" is the perfect soundtrack for moments of reflection, relaxation, and introspection, as it softly whispers the secrets of the season, allowing listeners to connect with the profound beauty and tranquility that autumn brings. Whether enjoyed by a crackling fireplace or under a blanket of stars, this musical masterpiece promises to transport listeners to a place of serenity and wonder, where the gentle notes of the harp mirror the gentle passage of time in the autumnal world outside.Always recorded live in one-take (flaws, perfection and all), Cymber's improvisations are composed on the fly. Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 52,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Officials are still sorting out the human and financial toll of the unprecedented fire on Maui. Many Native Hawaiians remain missing, hundreds more sustained serious damage to their homes and businesses. Meanwhile, Canada is dealing with a record-setting wildfire season with evacuations affecting many First Nations reserves. As the hottest summer on record winds down, we'll get an assessment of what Native emergency management officials view as the path ahead. GUESTS Jake Heflin (Osage/Cherokee), president and CEO of the Tribal Emergency Management Association (iTEMA) Leela Gilday (Dene Nation), award-winning singer-songwriter April Sells (member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians), Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Emergency Management Administrator (EMA) Director Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi (Native Hawaiian), reporter for Hawaii Public Radio Adam Weintraub, communication director for Hawaii Emergency Management Agency

I lived in Hawaii for 15 years and saw earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, lots and lots of rain and floods. But nothing like what happened on Maui.Today, I created a new improvisation based on Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. I was lucky enough to study a tiny bit with the great Cyril Pahinui. As usual, it was recorded live in one take (pardon my dust as I break out a new tune).And I created this tune to honor  and celebrate the Lahaina Banyan Tree, the symbol of hope and regrowth on Maui.  I ask that you give generously to the Maui Strong Campaign, which is a local non-profit, serving people immediately on the ground on Maui. Here's the link ...https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fundSupport the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 45,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Cliodna O'Flynn, Tenerife based journalist, has the latest on the wildfires on the Spanish island and Bill Dorman, Director of Hawaii Public Radio, discusses the visit of US President Joe Biden to Maui, following devastating wildfires which have left more than 100 people dead.

I lived in Hawaii for 15 years and saw earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, lots and lots of rain and floods. But nothing like what happened on Maui. Today, I recorded a medley of tunes and improvisations that I have written, combined with "Sanoe" - which is the second most famous song of the last queen of Hawai'i, Queen Lili'uokalani. As usual, it was recorded live in one take.  I ask that you give generously to the Maui Strong Campaign, which is a local non-profit, serving people immediately on the ground on Maui. Here's the link ... https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fundSupport the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 45,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

The cleanup of toxic materials in Maui may go on for months, and rebuilding could take years. Hawaii Public Radio has more. Most of the fentanyl flowing into the U.S. is brought by people legally authorized to cross from Mexico, not migrants seeking asylum. NPR reports. Bakeries are learning that the most delicious pastry is sometimes the one their customers can’t have. The Wall Street Journal explains “croissant theory.”

Bill Dorman, Director of Hawaii Public Radio, has the latest from the island of Maui in the aftermath of a deadly fire which razed the historic town of Lahaina.

Catastrophic wildfires across Maui have left at least 53 people dead, at least one thousand others are unaccounted for, hundreds of structures destroyed and thousands homeless. President Biden approved federal disaster relief for Hawaii yesterday, and Governor John Green said it's the largest natural disaster in the state's history. Plus, another trial date has been announced for former President Trump. And, what you can expect to pay at the gas pump this weekend. Guests: Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick and Sophia Cai; Hawaii Public Radio's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maui businessman Cole Millington and Bill Dorman, Hawaii Public Radio speak about the utter devastation on the Island

Let's face it...sometimes Summer is nerve-wracking. It's hot, dry, humid, uncomfortable in so many ways. So here's some music to cool your nerves and help you reset and enjoy the rest of summer. Recorded live in one take, Cymber's music is fresh and delightful! Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Relaxing Harp MusicEnjoy my soothing harp melodies? Support my artistic journey with a donation. With 45,000+ downloads, I craft serene tunes for all. A small donation on Venmo (@cymberquinn) or PayPal (paypal.me/cymber) fuels my music production for years. Grateful for your generosity.Meet Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning harpist and sound healer. My style blends world, classical, jazz, and nature sounds, offering inner peace. Featured on NPR and Hawaii Public Radio, my music captivates."Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, a Top 5 Harp Podcast on Player.fm, shares live authentic performances. 3 healing harp music CDs, 5 Big Island Music Awards. National League of American Pen Women Music Achiever.Connect with harpists in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theimprovisingharpistHone harp skills at Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netYour support amplifies my artistry and spreads harp's beauty worldwide. Thank you.

Introducing Dan Gillogly: Collaborating on a Musical JourneyI am thrilled to announce that I am joined by another incredibly talented artist, Dan Gillogly, on this musical endeavor. Dan has masterfully created the beautiful soundscapes that provide the perfect backdrop for my harp melodies.In this particular collaboration, we present a mesmerizing piece originally titled "Orion's Descent." What makes this recording truly special is that it was completely improvised and captured in a single take. As I listened to Dan's recorded piece during my own recording session, I responded in the moment, allowing the music to guide my harp's delicate notes.I invite you to explore Dan Gillogly's captivating music. You can find his work at the following links:Website: https://dancgillogly.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepianomandanDan's musical contributions have added a unique and enchanting dimension to this collaboration, blending harmoniously with the soothing melodies of the harp. Together, we aim to transport listeners to a realm of tranquility and inner reflection.Thank you for joining us on this musical journey. We hope that our collaborative effort resonates with your soul and brings you moments of profound serenity.Support the showSupport Cymber Lily Quinn's Beautiful Harp Music If you've been enjoying my beautiful and relaxing harp music, I kindly invite you to support my artistic journey by making a donation. With over 41,000 downloads, I have been dedicated to creating soothing melodies for everyone to enjoy. By buying me a cup of coffee or two, you can contribute to the continuation of my music production for years to come. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. To donate, you can use either Venmo or PayPal: Venmo: @cymberquinn PayPal: paypal.me/cymber Allow me to share a bit more about myself. I am Cymber Lily Quinn, an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer. My unique style incorporates elements of world music, classical, jazz, and nature, creating enchanting soundscapes that evoke inner peace. I have been featured on esteemed platforms such as National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio, gaining recognition for my musical talents. As the producer of the "Relaxing Harp Music" podcast, I take pride in the fact that it was recently ranked among the Top 5 Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm and ranked number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. Each track on the podcast is a live recording, capturing the authenticity and raw beauty of my performances. In addition to the podcast, I have recorded three CDs of healing harp music, which have garnered five Big Island Music Awards. Furthermore, I have been recognized ...

Keith Swayne, along with his wife, Judy, co-founded the Keith and Judy Swayne Family Foundation. Prior to retirement from his business career, he served as CEO of Case Swayne Co. a major developer and processor of specialty sauces and seasonings for the food service and industrial markets and the successor company, International Food Solutions, a subsidiary of BestFoods/Unilever. Since retirement he has remained active in the community, and business, serving on a number of private company boards and non-profit boards, including, most recently, as Chair of the Orange County Community Foundation Board of Governors.Keith, in 1997, was a regional winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and was recognized by the California Association of Human Rights Organizations for his work in the Human Rights field. He was named Philanthropist of the Year at National Philanthropy Day in 2019. He has received numerous other awards for his work in the non-profit field.He has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Oregon and an MBA from UC Berkeley. He served as an officer in the Navy with duty in Vietnam. He was married 50 years to Judith, who passed away in 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. They have two children and one lovely granddaughter.Anne Swayne-Keir graduated from the University of Oregon in 1997, received her teaching credential from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California in 2002 and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine in 1998.Anne has served as a trustee on the board of her family foundation, The Keith and Judy Swayne Family Fund, since 2007. Nationally, she has worked with Exponent Philanthropy Next Generation Committee and Resource Generation Family Philanthropy Planning branch for 2 years on the planning committee for the Creating Change for Family Philanthropy Retreat. She is a certified family foundation consultant trained at 21/64.Anne developed a local chapter of EPIP, (Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy). EPIP Hawaii was a chapter of a national organization that through a social justice lens, developed new leaders to enhance organized philanthropy and its impact on communities. She co-founded, Next Gen Hui. Next Gen Hui was an organization that focused on bringing together young donors and trustees in Hawaii to share ideas and learn and implement progressive and innovative methods of giving that contribute to systemic shifts in local philanthropy. Next Gen Hui organized and collaborated with other funders on several initiatives: Kukulu Switchboard and Funder Hui. Anne currently serves on the board of two funder initiatives: Hoi'wai Fund and  Funder Hui.When Anne is not focusing on philanthropy, she enjoys volunteering her time to local nonprofits. She has served and is currently serving on the board of KUA, The Hawaii Arts Alliance, Hawaii Public Radio, The Merwin Conservancy, and The Hawaii Contemporary. Anne has presented on panels and workshops for the Hawaii nonprofit community and helped organize educational sessions for the annual HANO nonprofit conference.Anne also enjoys her time with her 13-year-old daughter Linnaea, hiking in the Northwest and Hawaii, traveling, the arts, visiting the beach and reading.

Mother's Day Harp PoetryWith strings of gold and angelic sound,The harpist plucks a tune profound.Her fingers dance with gentle grace,A melody that fills the space.On Mother's Day, a special treat,The harpist plays a tune so sweet.For all the love that moms impart,The music moves the soul and heart.Each note a tribute to her care,A soothing balm to ease our despair.For every time she held us tight,And chased away the fears of night.The harpist's hands, they never tire,Her music sets our hearts on fire.With every chord and every pluck,We're reminded of our mother's love.So on this day, we honor her,The one who held us when we were unsure.The harpist plays a song of love,A tribute to the one above.Support the showDonate to Cymber Lily QuinnVenmo: @cymberquinnPayPal: paypal.me/cymberWith more than 35,000 downloads, I've been making beautiful, relaxing harp music for everyone to enjoy. I would love it if you would support my music by buying me a cup of coffee or two. You can donate to my podcast by Venmo or PayPal. Your contribution will help me continue to produce these soothing melodies for years to come. ~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women. Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net....

May Day arrives with warming sun,A time when spring is newly begun.The world is waking from its sleep,And promises of growth to keep.In celebration of this day,Harp music echoes far away.The strings sing out a joyful tune,And flowers bloom beneath the moon.The harpist plucks each string with care,Their melody fills the air.As dancers twirl in the soft grass,The harp's music does quickly pass.May Day brings a sense of cheer,A time to leave behind all fear.And in the sweet sound of the harp,We find a way to fill our hearts.So let us sing and dance and play,On this bright and joyous day.And may the harp's melody stay,With us as we go on our way.Support the showDonate to Cymber Lily QuinnVenmo: @cymberquinnPayPal: paypal.me/cymberWith more than 35,000 downloads, I've been making beautiful, relaxing harp music for everyone to enjoy. I would love it if you would support my music by buying me a cup of coffee or two. You can donate to my podcast by Venmo or PayPal. Your contribution will help me continue to produce these soothing melodies for years to come. ~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women. Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net....

A harp's gentle pluckingEchoes through the forestLike a song sung by nature herselfEach note a tributeTo the earth's beauty and graceA melody that resonates with every living thingThe harpist plays with passionTheir heartstrings intertwinedWith the earth's own beating heartOn this day of celebrationWe honor our planet's giftsAnd pledge to be her guardiansWith every strum and every chordWe sing the praises of the earthAnd vow to protect her for all timeSo let the harp's sweet musicRemind us of our dutyTo cherish and preserve this precious world~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Support the showCymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women. Support the show by clicking on this link. Subscribe and support her music : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1767594/supportJoin my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.

The Motivation: End my Migraines! The idea for the award-winning CD, Seasons of the Soul, came from my own healing experience. I had struggled for years with all sorts of mysterious illnesses. None of my symptoms added up to a specific diagnosis, and so none of the treatments I tried worked completely. When the mystery illness evolved into a migraine that wouldn't stop, I became a gentle warrior for my own health. I worked with a talented acupuncturist on Hawai'i Island, and when I became too sensitive for needles, she taught me how to adjust my energy, and reduce the headaches, by what foods I ate. Connecting Food to SeasonsI ate what she recommended, and then gradually wanted to know why she was recommending these foods to me. She pointed me to a wonderful book called, Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford. It is a tome and dominates the cookbook shelf in the kitchen. Moving into Alignment with the SeasonsSince I had already experienced good results treating the still mysterious headache with other aspects of Chinese medicine, I decided it would be an interesting experiment to try on the other seasons with a Chinese flavor to them. Spring is the new beginning, the time of year to rise early with the Sun. Plants push upwards after winter's slumber. Any residual dissatisfaction, impatience and anger disappear at the sight of the green shoots of newness.Support the showCymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She will be releasing a series of chakra balancing recordings with singing bowl sound healer Riya Wang later this year.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women. Support the show by clicking on this link. Subscribe and support her music : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1767594/supportJoin my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.

This time of year, we all get to be Irish. "St. Patty's Isle" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is inspired by my Irish heritage and several ancient Irish harp ballads. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Support the showCymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She will be releasing a series of chakra balancing recordings with singing bowl sound healer Riya Wang later this year.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women. Support the show by clicking on this link. Subscribe and support her music : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1767594/supportJoin my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.

New love is in the air and it's rich. "The Richness of My New Valentine" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is inspired by my recent experiences in the love department that are so incredibly rich.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She will be releasing a series of chakra balancing recordings with singing bowl sound healer Riya Wang later this year.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  This podcast has recently been named in the top 30 of relaxing podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/relaxing_music_podcasts/Support the showSubscribe and support her music : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1767594/supportJoin my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.

"Seasons of the Soul" is an award-winning five-part improvised piece. Each section addresses a specific season, which corresponds to specific organ systems in the body, according to the Chinese metaphor of health."Seasons of the Soul: Winter" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. Winter is the end and the beginning. To unify with winter, one emphasizes receptivity, introspection. One cools the surface of the body and warms the core. It is a time of rest, deep meditation. It is a time for strengthening one's listening skills. It is a time to enjoy the stillness. Nap in the afternoon and hear cheerful voices in the kitchen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showSupport the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net. Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709

Inspired by a pilot-friend, "New Year, New Flight" is an original arrangement, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is designed to take your spirit and soul on a flight out of the old year, and give you a higher perspective so you can see what your dreams for the new year are.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She will be releasing a series of chakra balancing recordings with singing bowl sound healer Riya Wang later this year.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  This podcast has recently been named in the top 30 of relaxing podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/relaxing_music_podcasts/Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net. Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709

The United States will either win the World Cup game against Iran or go home on Tuesday afternoon. The stakes are high and so are tensions. Iran state media has called for the U.S. to be kicked out of the World Cup, after the U.S. changed the Iranian flag on its social media platforms to show support for protesters there. And the Iranian soccer team may be facing its own repercussions back home for its support of protests. Plus, the world's largest active volcano is erupting. And, President Biden looks to Congress to avert a rail strike. Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy and Hawaii Public Radio's Jason Ubay. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: U.S. soccer coach apologizes for altered Iranian flag post Biden calls on Congress to act fast to avoid rail strike World's largest active volcano starts to erupt in Hawaii Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Silent Night, Sparkly Night" is an original arrangement, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is based on the Christmas Carol "Silent Night," composed in 1818 by Franz Gruber. I love it paired with white twinkly tree lights.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She will be releasing a series of chakra balancing recordings with singing bowl sound healer Riya Wang later this year. She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  This podcast has recently been named in the top 30 of relaxing podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/relaxing_music_podcasts/Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net. Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709

"Come Thou Pumpkin Spice" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is based on the hymn "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," first written in 1758 and music added in 1813. It is one of my favorite tunes, perfect for the pumpkin spice season of November. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and sound healer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She will be releasing a series of chakra balancing recordings with singing bowl sound healer Riya Wang later this year. She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm, and number 8 in the top 30 relaxing podcasts. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  This podcast has recently been named in the top 30 of relaxing podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/relaxing_music_podcasts/Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net.Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net. Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709

"Nurture Yourself: Second Chakra" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is the first of a series of seven upcoming recordings that will balance and heal the energy centers in your body. The Root Chakrah is located near your belly button and is the energetic center that connects you to your nurturing self. In March 2023, I will be hosting a sound healing retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii, where I will be offering sound healings for all seven chakrahs, chants for the chakrahs and a Full Moon ceremony. Stay tuned for more upcoming details. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  This podcast has recently been named in the top 30 of relaxing podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/relaxing_music_podcasts/Support the showCymber's teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.net. Join my private Facebook group for improvising harpists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/impactfulharpistsSupport her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709

Seasons of the Soul is an award-winning five-part improvised piece. Each section addresses a specific season, which corresponds to specific organ systems in the body, according to the Chinese metaphor of health. "Seasons of the Soul: Autumn" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. Autumn is the season of harvest, and time to pull inward and gather together on all levels. Store up food and fuel, and time to plan and study for the approaching stillness of winter. Everything contracts and moves inward. It is the time of  reflection or even grieving. It is the time when the lungs draw in energy and release all that is old. It is a time to organize for the next year, to smell baked goods and eat stews, squash and beans. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showSupport the show

"Finding Ground: First Root Chakrah" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is the first of a series of seven upcoming recordings that will balance and heal the energy centers in your body. The Root Chakrah is located near your tailbone and is the energetic center that connects you to the Earth. In March 2023, I will be hosting a sound healing retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii, where I will be offering sound healings for all seven chakrahs, chants for the chakrahs and a Full Moon ceremony. Stay tuned for more upcoming details. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showSupport the show

"My Little Pied-a-Terre" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It take you on a journey to your happy place, your little internal home where you feel love and warmth. I hope this music relaxes you and gives you space to just be.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showSupport the show

"Hope in the Darkness" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It take you on a journey of hope in what seems like incredibly dark times. I hope this music relaxes you and allows you to find the rays of hope and happiness that are still in our world. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showSupport the show

"Looking Deeply into the Sky " is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It celebrates the new Webb Telescope which will be showing us breathtaking photos of our Universe for years to come. I hope the music relaxes you and allows you imagine being one with the night sky.Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the showSupport the show

“Sit, be still, and listen.” - RumiThis original composition was improvised, and recorded in one take. I hope it relaxes you and allows you to sit, be still, and listen to your own soul.Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the show

"Good for Sleep: Counting Sheep & Stars" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. I hope it relaxes you and allows you to get to sleep quickly, and get a good night's rest.Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the show

In 1999, a man living in Honolulu was fighting his inner demons. When he could no longer fight his battles, however, he would do something so heinous, it would make headlines around the world.Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/90scrimetime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/90scrimetimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/90scrimetime/Podcast's Music- https://www.epidemicsound.com/News Sources1. Hawaii News Now - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/11/01/hawaii-looks-back-worst-mass-murder-its-history-xerox-shooting/2. Hawaii Public Radio - https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2019-10-31/massacres-20th-anniversary-lessons-from-the-xerox-murders3. PBS Hawaii - https://www.pbshawaii.org/wsyw111721-thexeroxmurders/4. Star Bulletin - https://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/11/02/news/story1.html5. New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/03/us/man-opens-fire-in-xerox-office-killing-7.html6. ABC News - https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96226&page=17. Star Advertiser - https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/11/02/hawaii-news/twenty-years-after-the-xerox-mass-murders-emotions-about-that-day-still-run-deep/

Sometimes we look for the thing to deal with our symptoms. The thing that is hard to get, access or is expensive. Or requires another person for delivery.   Not that kind of delivery, the whole structural system of good, services, materials and processing type of delivery. Not to mention that we all another person to do something.   Anyway,   We are looking for the thing that knocks some sense into our symptoms. We look but we don't always see the thing right in our homes or refrigerators.   Water. the TL:DR version is you need to water your brain.  If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned:    Sacramento Bee article on Kaiser Permanente and The California Department of Health.   Hawaii Public Radio post on the strike action of Kaiser behavioral health workers. From Mental Health UK, a short post on Diet and Mental Health.   U.S. Centers for Disease Control page on the amount of sugar in beverages. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health page on Energy Drinks Cleveland Clinic webpage on What The Color of Your Pee Says About You   Australian Health Direct page on Urine Colour Chart Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

"Breath, Balance and Love" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. It is based on the idea that the fundamental force in yourself is your breath. Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the show

"Be Gentle With Yourself!" is an original composition, improvised, and recorded in one take. I hope it inspires you to look in the mirror, see the miracle that you are and be gentle with yourself.Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the show

"Don't Just Look at the Stars - Be One!" is an original composition, improvised and recorded in one take. I hope it inspires you to look at the night sky and see yourself among the stars.Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take.Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the show

Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live.She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. All tracks on this podcast are recorded in one take. Cymber Lily has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the show

Follow your passion .....If you don't you will always wish you had! Cymber Quinn grew up in a deeply abusive family environment. There was no escaping what was happening. She turned to music and beauty as a way of coping - just as many children and adults are doing today - to gain purpose and hope.  Cymber is a transformational music coach, specializing in harp, piano, and voice. She weaves world, classical, jazz, and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. Fifteen years ago she left the corporate world when an illness prevented her to continue and then returned to her first love - music and the harp.  Cymber Lily Quinn is the creator of The Purpose Cafe Coaching masterclass, The Ultimate Life Purpose Roadmap, which provides a straightforward blueprint for women in their 40s and beyond.  Cymber hosts The Purpose Cafe podcast, where she interviews women who are already living their life purpose. Click HERE for a FREE 30-minute laser coaching session to help you start on your Three Steps to Reclaiming Your Life Purpose.  Cymber is an award-winning professional harpist and singer featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. The Music Place in California named her a master teacher of music and is a Level 111 practitioner of Somatic Voicework. She teaches in her online studio, Rosalani Music, and has recorded three CDs. She won five Big Island Hawaii Music Awards as well as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Connect with Cymber at Purpose Cafe Coaching and Podcast created to answer these questions:   How do I find my purpose? How do I make a present-day version of that purpose? How do I share it with others? During her interview, Cymber shares her story as well as tips on how to have a careful application of intentional practice until you do it without thinking about it!   Cymber's upcoming class The Ultimate Life Purpose Roadmap, is a three-week course with step-by-step instructions navigating feeling lost, and creating your own roadmap for your life purpose. Click here   The Purpose Cafe classes, workshops, and one-on-one coaching is for professional women in their 40s and up who are tired of feeling lost and overwhelmed when looking for their life purpose.    Do you want to feel free and excited about the prospect of reclaiming your life purpose after years of giving to your family or career?  

Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She weaves world music, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She produces this podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. She has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women.  Her teaching studio is Rosalani Harp & Music Academy: www.RosalaniMusic.netDownload free music at www.Cymber.com.Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709Support the show

The Motivation: End my Migraines! The idea for the award-winning CD, Seasons of the Soul, came from my own healing experience. I had struggled for years with all sorts of mysterious illnesses. None of my symptoms added up to a specific diagnosis, and so none of the treatments I tried worked completely. When the mystery illness evolved into a migraine that wouldn't stop, I became a gentle warrior for my own health. I worked with a talented acupuncturist on Hawai'i Island, and when I became too sensitive for needles, she taught me how to adjust my energy, and reduce the headaches, by what foods I ate. Connecting Food to SeasonsI ate what she recommended, and then gradually wanted to know why she was recommending these foods to me. She pointed me to a wonderful book called, Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford. It is a tome and dominates the cookbook shelf in the kitchen. As I began eating in order to stop the headaches, I began to notice that the foods that my acupuncturist was suggesting were following the seasons. My body actually wanted to eat what was in season. Eating foods that were out of season or shipped from somewhere else were contributing to my headaches.I continued to eat, following my body and following the seasons. I began to notice other patterns that followed the seasons, too. Different emotions or parts of myself seemed to step forward at certain times of year, and they seemed to be in a regular cycle. I began to regain my health when I allowed my body to follow the seasons. Enter the HarpI started improvising around the idea of creating musical seasons according to ancient traditional Chinese thinking. This idea excited me tremendously. And isn't this what composers are doing anyway? Translating their vision of the emotional and energetic world into sound and music? I felt right at home. Moving into Alignment with the SeasonsSince I had already experienced good results treating the still mysterious headache with other aspects of Chinese medicine, I decided it would be an interesting experiment to try on the other seasons with a Chinese flavor to them. Spring is the new beginning, the time of year to rise early with the Sun. Plants push upwards after winter's slumber. Any residual dissatisfaction, impatience and anger disappear at the sight of the green shoots of newness. Other Spring words: brisk walks eyes new beginnings youth subtle cleansing see in new ways. Element: Wood Color: Green Nature: Yang Organs: Liver, Gallbladder Emotion: Anger ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cymber is an award-winning professional harpist and singer, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio.She weaves world, classical, jazz and nature into soundscapes of inner peace. She performs on the internet on Clubhouse and Facebook Live. She produces a podcast, Relaxing Harp Music, which was recently listed in the Top 5 of Best Harp Podcasts by Player.fm. She has recorded 3 CDs of healing harp music, which won 5 Big Island Music Awards. Cymber is also noted as a Music Achiever by the National League of American Pen Women. Her music can be found at https://cymber.com/. Download free music at www.Cymber.com.Seasons of the Soul CD is here: https://cymber.com/product/seasons-of-the-soul/Support her music at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70054709~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Support the show

This week, I speak with Mikey Inouye and Aedyn-Rhys King -- two community organizers who have been fighting to shut down the Navy's massive Red Hill fuel storage facility next to Pearl Harbor. This facility leaked thousands of gallons of toxic fuel into O'ahu's sole source aquifer, poisoning Aedyn, his family, and thousands of others who have relied on the aquifer.  Recognizing the severity of the threat to all life on the island, Mikey and Aedyn joined a coalition of organizers from Sierra Club, Hawaii Peace and Justice, and other concerned community members to form the O'ahu Water Protectors. Through their sustained efforts, they've succeeded in pressuring the Navy to agree to shut down the Red Hill facility on March 7th -- two days before our recording. While we take a moment to celebrate this huge win, Mikey and Aedyn know that the fight is far from over. Mikey Inouye is an independent filmmaker, writer, producer, and community organizer who has been working tirelessly to raise public awareness about this crisis. He's collaborated with Abby Martin of the Empire Files to produce powerful documentary films about Red Hill. In addition to organizing with the O'ahu Water Protectors, Mikey has been deeply involved in the Shut Down Red Hill Mutual Aid Collective, along with his friend and fellow organizer Aedyn. Aedyn-Rhys King is a kanaka maoli trans veteran whose life has been upended by the Red Hill fuel leaks. While living in the Kapilina Beach Homes, he witnessed firsthand the poisoning of his family and other community members who followed the Navy's advice and continued to drink and bathe in the water in their homes. Like Mikey, Aedyn has thrown himself into community organizing and mutual aid efforts to help the victims of the Navy's dangerous negligence. You can support their efforts here. For a clear timeline of events, check out this great resource from Hawaii Public Radio.COCKTAIL:Cloud Forest 45 ml KōHana KEA Hawaiian Sugar Cane Spirit (or another rum)90mlCoconut Water15mlLime Juice 15    mlSugar Cane Syrup (or simple syrup)Small pinch of salt Lime leavesAdd the rum and a lime leaf into a cocktail shaker and muddle to incorporate. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake well with ice. Fine strain into your favorite glass filled with crushed or pebble ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and two lime leaves. Glassware:  Collins or rocks style glassGarnish: Lime LeavesABV: 11%KōHana Farm makes some of the best Hawaiian rum from 34 different varietals of heirloom sugar cane brought to the islands by the Polynesians. It is a spirit that is closely tied to the land.  You can also use similar rums like Cachaça, Clairin, Rhum Agricole, or Mexican Cane Rum. Support the show

Last November, residents of Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam military housing started to smell fuel coming out of their pipes. The US Navy said a leak from a fuel storage facility called Red Hill contaminated their well in O'ahu, leaving approximately 93,000 residents without drinking water. But this is something activists have been fearing for years. The fuel storage facility sits above the island's aquifer. If a significant leak happens, the consequences could change life as we know it in places like Honolulu and Waikiki. So, what is the Navy doing to clean the water, and what is at risk for the more than 900,000 people living on the island? In this episode:  Scott Kim, News Editor at Hawaii Public Radio (@wearehpr) Wayne Tanaka, Sierra Club Chapter Director (@sierraclubhi) Connect with The Take:  Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

Sen. Kalani Kaneko of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, himself a former health official, shares how military veterans from the freely associated states aligned with the U.S. cannot access their health benefits if they decide to live on the islands they call home; Dr. Lee Norman, Kansas Secretary of Health and a Colonel in the U.S. Army, tells us what he would do to improve health care for his fellow veterans; Mylynn Tufte, former state health official in North Dakota, gets set to inspire an audience on Nov. 18th; ASTHO announces new job openings; and ASTHO's Courtney Youngbar shares a “thankful note” in advance of Public Health Thank You Day on Nov. 22nd. Hawaii Public Radio webpage: Complicated U.S. relations Leave Veterans Without Full Health Benefits ASTHO webpage: Insight and Inspiration series ASTHO webpage: Job Opportunities in Public Health and at ASTHO APHA webpage: Public Health Thank You Day

This week, Cale and Josh welcome very special guest, José Fajardo, President of Hawaii Public Radio! They talk about how José befriended Cale and his wife over soccer, his journey through the world of radio, why he chose public radio over commercial, what it's like to live and work in paradise (including living through a nuclear missile scare), and more! We even get José's professional opinion on our claim to being a better than average podcast. José is @josefajardo12 on instagram and you can check out all of the great work he is doing at Hawaii Public Radio by visiting https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org. We're unofficially brought to you by Jocko Go, which isn't giving us a dime of ad money (yet), we just love it. So put down that crappy energy drink full of sugar and garbage, grab a Jocko Go, and get after it! Available at OriginUSA.com, Amazon, The Vitamin Shoppe, and Wawa. Like what you hear? Visit Ratethispodcast.com/solidseven and let us know! Instagram: @solid7podcast Twitter.com/solid7podcast Patreon.com/solid7podcast © Copyright 2021 Solid Seven Podcast. All Rights Reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a replay when Deena was a guest on Hawaii Public Radio Show, Bytemarkscafe, talking about a digital economy and investment in technology.

Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She has been named a Celebrity Artist by the National Association of Pen Women, and has been awarded five Big Island Music Awards for New Age Music. Cymber weaves world, classical, jazz & New Age music into pioneering interior journeys for the soul. and Nature into soundscapes of inner peace.In normal times, she is a sought-after Meditation Harpist and Storyteller, bringing peace, harmony, laughter and uplifting tales to audiences small and large, young and old. Steeped in choral music throughout her childhood, her harp ensemble arrangements show those influences. Melodies and harmonies are tossed back and forth among the harp sections, creating movement in the sound itself. She is currently working on arrangements of “Down in the River” and “Take 5” for the Harp Ensemble.She has produced 3 full-length musically-guided meditation CDs, many singles, many spoken-word guided meditations, and a Chi-Gung exercise DVD.  In COVID-times, she provides slow expansive music that allows the healing vibrations and frequencies of the harp to deeply cradle and cushion listeners. And throughout the year, Cymber composes and produces new music to honor each season in all its beauty. www.Cymber.com. Support the show

Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She has been named a Celebrity Artist by the National Association of Pen Women, and has been awarded five Big Island Music Awards for New Age Music. Cymber weaves world, classical, jazz & New Age music into pioneering interior journeys for the soul. and Nature into soundscapes of inner peace.In normal times, she is a sought-after Meditation Harpist and Storyteller, bringing peace, harmony, laughter and uplifting tales to audiences small and large, young and old. Steeped in choral music throughout her childhood, her harp ensemble arrangements show those influences. Melodies and harmonies are tossed back and forth among the harp sections, creating movement in the sound itself. She is currently working on arrangements of “Down in the River” and “Take 5” for the Harp Ensemble.She has produced 3 full-length musically-guided meditation CDs, many singles, many spoken-word guided meditations, and a Chi-Gung exercise DVD.  In COVID-times, she provides slow expansive music that allows the healing vibrations and frequencies of the harp to deeply cradle and cushion listeners. And throughout the year, Cymber composes and produces new music to honor each season in all its beauty. www.Cymber.com. Support the show

Cymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She has been named a Celebrity Artist by the National Association of Pen Women, and has been awarded five Big Island Music Awards for New Age Music. Cymber weaves world, classical, jazz & New Age music into pioneering interior journeys for the soul. and Nature into soundscapes of inner peace.In normal times, she is a sought-after Meditation Harpist and Storyteller, bringing peace, harmony, laughter and uplifting tales to audiences small and large, young and old. Steeped in choral music throughout her childhood, her harp ensemble arrangements show those influences. Melodies and harmonies are tossed back and forth among the harp sections, creating movement in the sound itself. She is currently working on arrangements of “Down in the River” and “Take 5” for the Harp Ensemble.She has produced 3 full-length musically-guided meditation CDs, many singles, many spoken-word guided meditations, and a Chi-Gung exercise DVD.  In COVID-times, she provides slow expansive music that allows the healing vibrations and frequencies of the harp to deeply cradle and cushion listeners. And throughout the year, Cymber composes and produces new music to honor each season in all its beauty. www.Cymber.com. Support the show

Cymber Lily Quinn, Harpist, Founder of Peaceful Harp NotesCymber Lily Quinn is an award-winning professional harpist, who has been featured on National Public Radio and Hawaii Public Radio. She has been named a Celebrity Artist by the National Association of Pen Women, and has been awarded five Big Island Music Awards for New Age Music. Cymber weaves world, classical, jazz & New Age music into pioneering interior journeys for the soul. and Nature into soundscapes of inner peace.In normal times, she is a sought-after Meditation Harpist and Storyteller, bringing peace, harmony, laughter and uplifting tales to audiences small and large, young and old. Steeped in choral music throughout her childhood, her harp ensemble arrangements show those influences. Melodies and harmonies are tossed back and forth among the harp sections, creating movement in the sound itself. She is currently working on arrangements of “Down in the River” and “Take 5” for the Harp Ensemble.She has produced 3 full-length musically-guided meditation CDs, many singles, many spoken-word guided meditations, and a Chi-Gung exercise DVD.  In COVID-times, she provides slow expansive music that allows the healing vibrations and frequencies of the harp to deeply cradle and cushion listeners. And throughout the year, Cymber composes and produces new music to honor each season in all its beauty. Visit her website at www.Cymber.com. Support the show

Today HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence concludes two days with the band America, and co-founder Gerry Beckley. Browse and listen to the entire Off the Road series here . Subscribe to the latest episodes on Apple , Google and Spotify podcasts. Gerry Beckley is no stranger to Hawaii, or Hawaii Public Radio, our guest many times over the last ten years, and a guest of Dave’s since 2007. Gerry just released Keeping the Light On , a solo best of. Gerry and the group America have been performing in Hawaii for decades, and have even recorded albums here, like 1977’s Harbor , recorded on Kauai with legendary Beatles producer George Martin at the helm. Following their 1971 debut album, America first played in Hawaii in 1973, with a sold out show at the Blaisdell Arena. At the time, Gerry was just 20 years old! They went on to play Hawaii many times, including inside the Diamond Head Crater, at Aloha Stadium and last performing here in 2017 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Our Off the

This week HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back the band America , and co-founder Gerry Beckley . Browse and listen to the entire Off the Road series here . Subscribe to the latest episodes on Apple , Google and Spotify podcasts. Gerry Beckley is no stranger to Hawaii, or Hawaii Public Radio, our guest many times over the last ten years, and a guest of Dave’s since 2007. Gerry's latest is Keeping the Light On , a new solo best of. Gerry and the group America have been performing in Hawaii for decades, and have even recorded albums here, like 1977’s Harbor , recorded on Kauai with legendary Beatles producer George Martin at the helm. Following their 1971 debut album, America first played in Hawaii in 1973, with a sold out show at the Blaisdell Arena. At the time, Gerry was just 20 years old! They went on to play Hawaii many times, including inside the Diamond Head Crater, at Aloha Stadium and last performing here in 2017 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Our Off the

First off, there are changes here at Hawaii Public Radio to maintain some personal separation. Most of the time our guests are live in the studio but during this period of social distancing and being respectful of each others well being, our guests are now remote and calling in. Hopefully you won’t notice much of … Continue reading "Episode 604: COVID-19 Resources & Working Remotely – March 25, 2020"

First off, there are changes here at Hawaii Public Radio to maintain some personal separation. Most of the time our guests are live in the studio but during this period of social distancing and being respectful of each others well being, our guests are now remote and calling in. Hopefully you won’t notice much of … Continue reading "Episode 604: COVID-19 Resources & Working Remotely – March 25, 2020"

Welcome to Yoga Unplugged ConversationsA podcast dedicated to helping you grow, thrive and gracefully make tough life decisions, so you can lead a happier, healthier life.Yoga Unplugged Team member Sarah Burchard is your host. She invites special guests on the show to deep dive into real life issues, providing tools and philosophies to help you navigate them with greater ease.Sarah is a freelance writer, natural foods chef and certified health coach who is passionate about promoting local businesses and food through her writing, farmers market tours and farm-to-table events under the name, The Healthy Locavore. When she is not talking food she's marketing events for Yoga Unplugged and supporting the yoga community on Oʻahu.-In todayʻs episode Sarah is talking to Stephanie Kong.Stephanie is a former vocalist who performed in theatre before shifting her gift from entertaining others to helping others. You might recognize her performance work on Hawaii Public Radio and with the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival.As a Mindful Voice coach she helps clients “Sing with confidence.” “Speak with purpose.” and “Think and write with clarity” using the power of their own voice. She is also an educator of yoga who specializes in Sanskrit mantra, nāda yoga (the yoga of sound) and fascia-focused yogāsana sequencing. She teaches privately and publicly in Honolulu and all over the world through classes, teacher trainings, workshops.Today Stephanie and Sarah discuss voice and vulnerability and how the two build confidence and make you a better communicator. They also talk about…How she became so comfortable with her voice from a young age.Why she eventually had to have surgery to get it back.The theory behind Nada Yoga.The ways using your voice can sometimes be depleting. What she does with her clients during Mindful Voice sessions. Stephanie even gets Sarah to sing on the show. Yup. Sheʻs hiding her face in her hands as you read this. - Follow Stephanie Kong:WebsiteInstagramFacebookBlog15 Minute Free Mindful Voice ExperienceEmailLinks discussed on the show:Secrets of Meditation by DavidjiVijnana Bhairava The Practice of Centering Awareness by Swami Lakshman Joo See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bem-vindo to another "podcast maravilhoso!" Ryan and Josh went to Hawaii Public Radio's Atherton Studio and sat down with the wonderful and inimitable Sandy Tsukiyama, host of Brazilian Experience on HPR-1.  We talk about her travels in Brazil, what it's like to host a radio show, the passing of Joao Gilberto, the legacy of bossa nova, the tragedy of the #Amazon fires, President Jair Bolsonaro's malfeasance, and so much more. If you like jazz and Latin music -- or if you just like learning new things and having a wonderful time -- be sure to listen, share, and check out her show, Sunday nights from 6-8pm! https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/programs/brazilian-experience-0

Today we're bringing you the highlights from a recent town hall gathering. The forum was brought to you by Zocalo Public Square, the Daniel K. Inouye Institute and Hawaii Public Radio. The starting point for our discussion was the question: “Will Pidgin Survive the 21st Century?”

Why are Josh and Ryan so worked up? Well, The Atlantic published a pearl-clutching #boomer screed about the so-called "radicalization" of the Democratic Party (by a #NeverTrump Republican who worked for Reagan, both Bushes, and now for a Koch-funded thinktank, so you know he really cares!), and we had to digest it line-by-line. From the #GreenNewDeal to #Medicare4All to #AbolishIce to #FreeCollege to #Taxes to #Israel to abolishing the electoral college and packing the Supreme Court, we discuss why you don't have to be "radical" to know that huge changes to the status quo are needed for young people in the US and around the world to have a real shot at a better future. At 31:15, our guest is author, wordsmith, and visionary Michael Poore. His latest novel, Reincarnation Blues, was named one of National Public Radio's Great Reads of 2017 (https://www.npr.org/2017/08/26/543933403/take-a-walk-on-the-wilder-side-of-death-with-reincarnation-blues). You can visit him at michaelpoore.live and follow him on Twitter at @mikepoore227. PS: Shoutout to our dear friend Delilah Asterales (a.k.a. @HawaiiDelilah on twitter) for coming down to Honolulu to hang with us, shoutouts to Bar Leather Apron and Bethel Union for showing the three of us a good time, and shoutout to the fine folks at Hawaii Public Radio for letting us join them and answer phones at their pledge drive! What a fun week. Listen, discover, enjoy, subscribe, share, get in touch, and stay tuned for more!

The Bay Area bubble is real. Sometimes living in the bubble means have tunnel vision on how the rest of the country lives. So today, we thought we'd leave this bay and visit some others. Travel with us as we hop around and show you other "Bay Areas." Guests: Gail Delaughter, Houston Public Media transportation reporter, Catherine Cruz, Hawaii Public Radio reporter, and Don Rush, Public Radio Delmarva news director. Special thanks to Krista Alamanzan, KAZU news director, Dalia Colon, WUSF podcast producer, Jennifer Rooks, host at Maine Public Radio.

2018 was the seventh straight year of record tourist arrivals to Hawai‘i. Visitor spending has grown rapidly too, generating historically high tax receipts and new jobs. But as more tourists crowd the islands and slow traffic, it’s time to ask: How much tourism can Hawai‘i really handle? Should more priority be placed on diversifying the local economy? What effect has catering to tourists had on Hawai‘i’s culture and environment? And what can Hawai‘i learn from other popular destinations about how to preserve infrastructure, culture, and identity in the face of mass tourism? Executive director of the Center for Responsible Travel Martha Honey, public policy researcher and former president of the Hawai‘i Economic Association John Knox, cultural tourism specialist and former Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee Peter Apo, and Frank Haas, marketing consultant and former vice president of tourism marketing at the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, visited Zócalo to consider the perils of overtourism for the Aloha State and the world. The Zocalo/Daniel K. Inouye Institute “Pau Hana” event, moderated by Hawaii Public Radio’s Catherine Cruz, took place at Artistry Honolulu.

Ku'uwehi Hiraishi is a general assignment reporter for Hawaii Public Radio. She is also an alum of 'olelo Hawai'i immersion school, and uses this perspective to inform not only her reporting but also inspire the direction of HPR and beyond. (She is also the most efficient interviewee I've ever had!)

The third episode of Public Media Daily for you to listen to get your day started. Highlights for Tuesday, April 17th include...1) NPR wins three Gracie awards for coverage of the #MeToo movement.2) 102.3 KHNS in Haines, Alaska has become the first station to add "The Daily" from NYT and APM since the program's public radio debut.3) Hawaii Public Radio unexpectedly expanded their Spring Fund Drive by a day. It reached its goal and then some.4) Technical problems involving one TV/FM combo from NET Nebraska and an HPR-2 translator in Kailua-Kona.5) A tribute to Carl Kasell, the longtime "Morning Edition" newscaster and "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" scorekeeper, who passed away at the age of 84 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.Subscribe to this podcast on Messy Bun, Apple Podcasts, Player FM or wherever you prefer to listen. We're on your podcast feeds every weekday morning.Follow us on @PubMediaFans for more news and content.R.I.P. Carl Kasell (April 2nd, 1934 - April 17th, 2018)

In our debut episode, Josh Michaels and Ryan Little share their experiences during last weekend's ballistic missile false alarm, dissect Hawaii Public Radio's profile of a fun little group called the “Hawaii Proud Boys,” and relive the day that Tua Tagovailoa became a household name (with a little help from Nick Saban's blood magic). Get in on the ground floor – it can literally only get better from here!

In his one-man show "Cry Havoc!" actor Stephan Wolfert, a US Army veteran, draws together lines in Shakespeare’s plays spoken by soldiers and former soldiers—including Macbeth, Othello, and Richard III. He puts those words to the task of explaining the toll that soldiering and war can take on the psyches of the men and women who volunteer for military duty. He is interviewed by Barbara Bogaev. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series. Published September 5, 2017. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode, “To the Battle Came He,” was produced by Richard Paul. Garland Scott is the associate producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster and Esther Ferington. Esther French is the web producer. We had help from Beth Emelson, Associate Artistic Producer of Folger Theatre; Eric Tucker, Artistic Director of Bedlam; Melissa Kuypers at NPR-West in Culver City, California; and from Ray Cruz at Hawaii Public Radio.

Joining Matt at the creative table is Michael Titterton, a recent Preis Honoree and former President/GM of Hawaii Public Radio. Michael’s 17 years at the helm of HPR has made him a fixture of our creative landscape and a true leader in our business community. http://hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org/michael-titterton-new-hso-president

Dr. Mulrooney is an Assistant Anthropologist at the Bishop Museum. In an interview with Hawaii Public Radio’s Chris Vandercook, Dr. Mulrooney talks about her archaeological work on Rapa Nui that uncovers evidence about what Rapanui society was like before the first Europeans visited the island on Easter Sunday in 1722.Mahalo to Hawai'i Public Radio for sharing this audio content with us.

Dr. Mulrooney is an Assistant Anthropologist at the Bishop Museum. In an interview with Hawaii Public Radio’s Chris Vandercook, Dr. Mulrooney talks about her archaeological work on Rapa Nui that uncovers evidence about what Rapanui society was like before the first Europeans visited the island on Easter Sunday in 1722.Mahalo to Hawai'i Public Radio for sharing this audio content with us.

Bishop Museum’s Pacific Hall renovation is the topic of Hawaii Public Radio’s Business of the Arts show with Host Judy Neal. Listen to exhibit team members Historian DeSoto Brown, Project Manager Elizabeth Tatar and Exhibit Designer Dave Kemble talk about how they will present a new perspective on the story of Pacific migration through a multiple of avenues that show how cultures of the Pacific are still alive and functioning today. Pacific Hall will re-open on September 21, 2013.

Bishop Museum’s Pacific Hall renovation is the topic of Hawaii Public Radio’s Business of the Arts show with Host Judy Neal. Listen to exhibit team members Historian DeSoto Brown, Project Manager Elizabeth Tatar and Exhibit Designer Dave Kemble talk about how they will present a new perspective on the story of Pacific migration through a multiple of avenues that show how cultures of the Pacific are still alive and functioning today. Pacific Hall will re-open on September 21, 2013.

In this episode, Bishop Museum zoologist Dr. Ken Longenecker was interviewed on Hawai‘i Public Radio. He describes his work on the island of Papua New Guinea.

In this episode, Bishop Museum zoologist Dr. Ken Longenecker was interviewed on Hawai‘i Public Radio. He describes his work on the island of Papua New Guinea.

We’re featuring double bassist, composer, and conductor Peter Askim on today’s episode of Contrabass Conversations. A former member of the Honolulu Symphony and an internationally acclaimed composer, Peter currently serves as music director and composer-in-residence for the Idyllwild Arts Academy. His Eight Solitudes for Double Bass won the 2002 International Society of Bassists Composition Competition. Learn more about Peter at his website peteraskim.com. There are some excellent opportunities for high school bassists at the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Bassists study with Chris Hanulik (Los Angeles Philharmonic Principal Bass) and Jeremy Kurtz (San Doego Symphony Principal Bass) and recieve a great deal of attention from Peter as well. Learn more about this program atidyllwildarts.org. Enjoy!   About Peter: Active as a composer, conductor and bassist, Peter Askim is the Music Director and Composer-in-Residence of the Idyllwild Arts Academy. He has been a member of the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and served on the faculty of the University of Hawaii-Manoa, where he directed the Contemporary Music Ensemble and taught theory and composition. As a composer, he has had commissions and performances from such groups as the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, the Honolulu Symphony, the International Society of Bassists, the Yale Symphony Orchestra, the Idyllwild Arts Orchestra, the Portland Chamber Music Festival, and Serenata Santa Fe, as well as by performers such as flutist/ conductor Ransom Wilson, Metropolitan Opera soprano Lauren Flanigan, Grammy-nominated soprano Judith Kellock and violinist Timothy Fain. His compositions are published by Liben Music Publishers and the International Society of Bassists, and his music is recorded on the Gasparo and Albany labels. His compositions have been performed at the Aspen, Bowdoin, Music At the Anthology, June in Buffalo and Bang On A Can festivals, among others, and have frequently been broadcast on WNYC and Hawaii Public Radio. Mr. Askim won the 2002 International Society of Bassists Composition Competition for Eight Solitudes and is a frequent recitalist for the International Society of Bassists, the Hawaii Contrabass Festival and the World Bass Festival in Wroclaw, Poland. He performed and recorded his bass concerto Islands at the International Society of Bassists convention under the direction of flutist/ conductor Ransom Wilson. As a conductor, Mr. Askim has served as Music Director of the Branford Chamber Orchestra and makes frequent guest conducting appearances, including the Sewanee Philharmonia, the Oregon Festival of American Music, the Wroclaw (Poland) Chamber Orchestra Sotto Voce and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. He has premiered numerous works, including by composers Richard Danielpour and Christopher Theofanidis and has collaborated with such artists as the Miró String Quartet, ‘cellist Matt Haimovitz, violinists Ian Swensen and Todor Pelev and ‘cellist John Walz. He has also received critical praise as a jazz artist in such publications as Jazztimes, the New York Post and New York Newsday. He studied at the Hochschule für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna and holds bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees from Yale University, where he graduated with Distinction in Music. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Composition from the University of Texas at Austin. He studied composition with Dan Welcher, Donald Grantham, Anthony Davis, Jan Radzynski, Syd Hodkinson and David Finko, and double bass with George Rubino, Diana Gannett, Donald Palma, Wolfgang Harrer and Ludwig Streicher. Music Performed: Islands (double bass concerto) from “Moving, Still” About Moving, Still: Moving, Still – CD New CD features compositions of Peter Askim and such artists as Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center flutist/conductor Ransom Wilson, conductor Naoto Otomo and the Tokyo Symphony, members of Orchestra Asia-Japan, pianist Douglas Aschcraft and Peter Askim as conductor and bassist. Links: http://www.idyllwildarts.org/ http://peteraskim.com

Featured TopicAudio of MAKENA interview that aired on Hawaii Public Radio on June 24, 2007, plus a few other media happenings in MAKENA-landCongratulations lizspirit!winner of the www.MtSeleya.org  "Mount Seleya Music Festival" T-shirt designed by and courtesy of listener Christopher.  You can see the design here.New ContestThe prize: Stella and Chewy's freeze-dried pet foodEnter by: sending a picture of the pet - dogs and/or cats - who want to enter to mail [at] girlmeetsgirlpodcast [dot] comFeatured Songsas performed live by MAKENA for Hawaii Public Radio"Ulupalakua," "Wahine Ilikea," "Good Enough," "House At Pooh Corner"Links In This Epwww.hawaiipublicradio.org www.podcastusermagazine.comReview of Girl Meets Girl at www.podcastfanatic.com  www.lotl.comwww.badcatmedia.netwww.mtseleya.orgwww.stellaandchewys.comJapanese American National Museum - www.janm.orghttp://mondaymorningnews.blogspot.comVote at PodcastAlleyThanks for listening!

Links in this episode:808Talk.com video clips from MAKENA performance on June 2, 2007, at Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach WalkOur pictures of the view from our hotel room on the 19th floor, the bird on our balcony, Hawaii Public Radio, Radio Tiny, and in a limo.Thanks for listening and if you like the show, please vote for us at Podcast Alley.  thanks!!!