Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #244

01-05-17   Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #244 was recorded at Singing Brook Studios in Worthington Mass and features songs and imaginative improvisations from the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, native flute, acoustic guitar, baritone ukulele and dulcimer, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and balaphone.  Today’s first piece is the swirling, mystical “It’s A May Nayo”, replete with Craig’s tribal balaphone and visionary vocals from Mariam.  “Emerald Forest Sanctuary” mines a rich Arabic tonality as Mariam tells a compelling tale of the animals of the jungle.  “Oh May Jayko” is the story of a wise man who lives in gratitude and harmony set to a gorgeous psychedelic rhythm and “Rays Of Light” is a pretty waltz by Mariam featuring her folky vocals and acoustic guitar.  We return to a minor, trance-like vibe with “Rivers Running Pure”, a bluesy diatribe against corporate exploitation with some driving piano work from Bob.  “Winter Snow” drifts on a cloud of acoustic guitar from Mariam and icy, brittle winter scales from Bob and Craig on piano and balaphone and “Sharing In The Beauty” is a psychedelic folk tune led by Mariam’s dulcimer and harmonica.