10-01-26 Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #687 is an hour of inspired visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, acoustic guitar, 4- and 8-string ukulele, crystal bowl, shruti box, mandolin, Native flute and double flute, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in late September of 2026, today’s show begins with the easeful, bucolic folk of “I Am Guided By Love And Truth” before shifting into the lush, shaded minor of “Let’s All Seek Bliss”. “After the Rain” is another fine, melodic folk number with a lovely vocal from Mariam that shifts into a Native-flute decorated coda featuring throbbing Native drum and shifting, imaginative piano. “Just Hold Me” is a complete re-imagining of the track from Mariam’s “Smooth Sailin’ Love Songs” LP that floats into a compelling, lengthy Native flute solo over sophisticated piano harmonies and heartbeat drum. “Nurture Every Moment Of Your Own Divinity” is a mysterious, evocative piece with a rich harmonic setup that supports a fine, wide-ranging vocal from Mariam and “Let It Take You Home” is a rich, fascinating song built on a foundation of modern classical music and Mariam’s crystal bowl drone and soaring vocal. “For We Know” is a lilting, gorgeous song with tender acoustic guitar and dancing piano forming a compelling harmonic foundation for Mariam’s beautiful, touching melody. “May You Feel Good As You Treasure Love” is a compelling piece filled with poetry and imaginative musical moments and we conclude today’s show with a rhythmically tight, rich reading of Mariam’s classic island song “Pele” from her “Gaea Star Goddesses” LP.
Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com
