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Another day, another (several) shootings, another person of color being killed by police during a routine (if not questionable traffic stop). We are on the brink of getting the pandemic under control here, but stubbornness and ignorance look like they could derail that. We seem to be as divided politically as we ever have AND everything is potentially political - which means we aren't just divided politically but potentially divided over every aspect of life.
And, I did not mean to gloss over the police killings. For this to happen in the same city as the trial from another killing is taking place (I killing everyone witnessed and yet one which still is requiring a multi-day trial....
But, yeah words fail... it is so easy to lose hope and to surrender to despair... But, I don't feel like I can or at least that I should because for me to give up seems like a benefit of my privilege.
And, the mass shootings continue unbated...
And, we, as a nation, cannot even seem to agree that cops killing black people is bad or that mass shootings are bad. Or, at least, we cannot even try to work toward a solution.
Our Featured Friday Recap rolls on: Today songs 17-21:
17. "Sun & Moon" by Ben Schenberg
First up today, we have a single from Kansas City singer-songwriter Ben Schenberg that was released on April 1. I dig it.
18. "It's Time" by The Licata Brothers
The Licata Brothers are an inspirational rock duo from L.A. Their recent single reflects on how materialism distracts us from fighting for justice. A valuable and important message for our times or any times.
19. "Pray Like You Mean It" by Nilsen's Southern Harmony
Next up, another timely new single from songwriters Bjoern Nilsen and Austin Church. Nilsen has worked with Joe Sun, had songs used in movies and television, and had songs recorded by Linda Gail Lewis, Dallas Moore (yes the time Dallas Moore we featured yesterday) and more. Austin Church's credits include work with Jimmy Buffet, Lyle Lovett and more).
20. "Blackbird's Refrain" by Swift Silver
Anna Kline and John Looney are Swift Silver from Kentucky and they play a new breed of Southern soul music. Check this song out.
21. "Back Then" by Cole Scheifele
We close this segment of music with a new single from this Colorado based folk singer-songwriter. A lovely song.
Featured Friday Playlist
