01-05-22 Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #516 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvisational music by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, ukulele and dulcimer, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drums and congas. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, today’s show begins with the driving yet meditative “We All Want The Same”, a prayer from Mariam and a fine conversation between voice and Native flute. “As We Gather Around” grows from the same roots as the first piece before easing into an elegiac, gospel ballad and “Melody Of The Night” is an evocative, minor folk ballad led by Mariam’s plaintive vocal and crisp acoustic guitar. “Hear Me Now” is a beautiful waltz ballad with a gorgeous melody from Mariam and fine shuffling congas from Craig and “Blessed By Life” is a sweet, poignant reading of one of Mariam’s most affecting songs, a piece built around Mariam’s propulsive dulcimer. “Alohahey” takes us far from the New England winter to the islands and is a most welcome reminder of sunshine led by Mariam’s Hawaiian ukulele and vocal vibe. “Celebrate Diversity” is a celebratory acoustic rock song with an inspired lyric from Mariam. Mariam’s classic ritual song “We Call In The Elements” is given a rich, stately reading today and we close the show with the beautiful, skipping “La Luna”, an ode to the new moon featuring fine playing from the whole band.
Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com
