01-11-24 Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #558 is an hour of improvised, visionary acoustic music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, ukulele and Celtic harp, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Today’s show was recorded live in December of 2024 and begins with the fundamental, meditative “I Am A Radiant Soul Of Light” featuring a lovely, unhurried conversation between Mariam’s inspiring vocals and soaring flute. “Are We Ready To Motivate Beyond” is a dancing, mysterious Gypsy folk song with fine work from the whole ensemble and “Bring In The Beauty” holds the vibe with an evocative harmonic scheme that plays skillfully with suspension and release. “Inspirations For The New Year” brings in 2024 with a positive, fundamental groove built on Craig’s heartbeat Native drum and “May I Be Guided Every Moment” is lush, sparse, a hushed celebration as the ensemble supports Mariam’s questing vocal and bittersweet acoustic guitar. “I Am Love Unfolding” is a gorgeous, sparse gospel song with beautiful vocals from Mariam over Bob’s distinctive, classic piano frame. “Yemanja, Goddess Of The Sea” is a ballad for the Yoruban Ocean Goddess with a Latin ballad feel and today’s show concludes with “Source Of Love”, a driving, upbeat blues rock with powerful piano improvisations and Mariam’s wild, breathless vocal that veers into psychedelic space for a powerful climactic closer.
Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com
