07-31-25 Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #630 is an hour of dynamic, visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, harmonica, acoustic guitar, 4- and 8-string ukulele, dulcimer and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-July of 2025, today’s show begins with the laid-back, calming raga “All Our Dreams”, a spacious piece with fine vocals, chiming dulcimer and imaginative, energized piano that gives way to the mystical, darkly beautiful “Agapanthus In The Time Of Great Change”, a powerful flower prayer carried by Mariam’s tight, busy ukulele, throbbing congas and Bob’s evocative ostinato piano, that opens up into a lush, extended Native flute and vocal showpiece. “Let’s Care For One Another Deep Down” is a pretty, relaxed acoustic guitar ballad with a delicate, emotional vocal and “Standing Strong Holding To The Vision Of The Peace Train” is an energized folk song with steady congas and driving ukulele. “All Is Well” is a peaceful, relaxed island song featuring Mariam’s expressive ukulele and a fine, languid vocal and “Thank You For Life On A Summer Day” is a clever, gently driving blues workout with fine piano from Bob and harmonica from Mariam. A signature Native flute fanfare from Mariam ushers in the emotional “Filling Each Others’ Hearts”, a lovely, rich, unhurried ballad that ranges through various moods before settling into the “Romance” theme from Prokofiev’s “Lieutenant Kije” suite to close today’s session.
Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com
