Music
Pete Seeger
When Pete Seeger was blacklisted in the 50s, after being accused of being a communist by the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC), the Weavers’ career dried up. Pop radio’s…
posted January 30, 2014
Music
Nields
Interview with Nerissa Nields by Robyn Day from WBUR
Below is a Q &A with Robyn Day from WBUR’s The Artery. Her piece is here. But we thought you’d like to see Nerissa’s answers to her questions. Robyn: You…
posted November 23, 2013
Music
My Music Project
There is something queerly liberating about starting over. Last week, I followed Elle around her Suzuki Institute, taking notes, practicing iPhone resistance, commiserating with other parents, and mostly being in…
posted July 20, 2013
Music
Too Many Pots on the Stove
The last thing I should be doing right now is posting a blog. So maybe that’s why I need to do it. I am navigating the world of ebooks, to…
posted July 9, 2013
Music
The Day the Music Thrived and Why Music Education
It was one of the great pleasures of my life to see our dream of creating a pan-Northampton Public School concert/celebrations/fundraiser for YesNorthampton.org become a reality last Sunday. On June…
posted June 12, 2013
Music
Wild Mountain Thyme
Now that summer really is coming, here’s how to play the guitar part for Wild Mountain Thyme.
posted June 11, 2013
Music
Rehearsing for The Day the Music Thrived
Beautiful banner created by Alison Wood. Tonight we met in Conway to rehearse for Sunday’s concert. Here is a portion of a video of us practicing “Georgia O.” Once again,…
posted June 6, 2013
Music
The Day the Music Thrived
Nerissa, Emma and Sophie on Bill Newman’s radio show WHMP to promote The Day the Music Thrived This concert is happening. THE DAY THE MUSIC THRIVED TO SHOWCASE ART, MUSIC,…
posted June 5, 2013
Music
What Do You Remember About Music?
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of holding a baby just 10 days old. It was mid afternoon, and I was guessing her poor mama hadn’t really slept…
posted March 28, 2013
