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Something More Beautiful and Human Than the Dominant Madness

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The Mindful Bard: The Signal by Wanda Waterman The Voice Magazine, Volume 22 Issue 40 2014-10-10 Album: The Signal Artist: Elizabeth Shepherd “I believe in God, as mother. She’s good to me and keeps me going. I’m aware of how dysfunctional and unjust our world is, and I feel the need to use my musical platform to try to bring some joy—something more beautiful and human than the dominant madness.” – Elizabeth Shepherd in an interview with Wanda Waterman, June 2013 I first heard of singer, pianist, and composer, Elizabeth Shepherd from her publicist just before her appearance at the … Continue reading Something More Beautiful and Human Than the Dominant Madness

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Our Joni: Still Lighting the Path to Creative Freedom

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by Wanda Waterman The Voice Magazine,  Volume 22 Issue 39 2014-10-03 Book: Joni Mitchell: In her Own Words (link) Author: Malka Marom “If you just try to remember to keep your heart open, it produces a warmer tone than if you really think you’re hot shit, because the tone is going to get cold then. ” – Joni Mitchell, Joni Mitchell: In Her Own Words Interviews in which interviewers assert their own personalities into the conversation can be a little grating, and so it’s usually best for the interviewer to remain as anonymous and invisible as possible. One exception to … Continue reading Our Joni: Still Lighting the Path to Creative Freedom